Undefeated for Converse Jack Purcell drops May 25
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The Undefeated for Converse collection that hits retail this Friday isn’t the first time the Los Angeles sneakerhead heaven has teamed up with the 104-year-old Nike-owned footwear brand, but it does mark the first time the classic Jack Purcell silhouette has been part of their collaboration.
The Undefeated for Converse Jack Purcell collection tweaks the rubber and canvas shoe -- which was originally designed in 1935 for the badminton court (it’s named after a world champion badminton player) by adding simple red and navy racing stripes to the rubber rands, a terrycloth lining and footbed, and a barely noticeable Undefeated logo pull-tab at the heel. (Don’t worry Jack Purcell fans, the signature ‘toe-smile’ detail remains untouched.)
The limited-edition kicks will be available in a white, black or red canvas upper through Undefeated stores (including the La Brea, Santa Monica and Silver Lake locations locally) as well as select retailers of Converse First String merchandise at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $55. (If you’re looking for a pair that’s slightly more unique, go for the red version, which is exclusive to Undefeated doors.)
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