Converse’s New Slip-On Is Quite Vans-ish
Converse and Tokyo-based label Graphpaper just released a slip-on shoe that is very Vans-coded. Meet the easy-on Jack Purcell.
Graphpaper's Converse slip-on sneaker is a fine-grained suede iteration of the classic sneaker, a true elevated basic.
The collaborative Converse shoe arrives in a cloudy heather gray, playing on Graphpaper's Autumn/Winter 2024 color palette. Stylishly mute, the Jack Purcell slip-on sneaker is a versatile addition to any wardrobe.
The Converse collab ties in well with Graphpaper's dedication to sublime subtleties. That is to say, Graphpaper isn't necessarily reinventing the wheel here, just giving it a sooty twist.
In the world of skate wear and beyond, the Converse slip-on sneaker silhouette has heavy and downright cultural ties to Vans' enduring skate shoes.
The white sole and elastic accents follow the stylistic foundation of Vans' lace-free skate shoe iterations. However, the Jack Purcell slip-on offers some simplistic brown accents etched across the tip of the outsole, providing some toned-down but unmissable distinction.
Many brands have released a version of this thrash-approved classic, and the drops reach all ends of the style spectrum.
From Gucci's Tennis 1977 slip-on sneakers to Birkenstock's Oswego shoe, the skate-y slip-on has expanded beyond the bounds of bonafide skate wear to far-reaching fashion genres.
This isn't even the first time Converse has played around with a slip-on, skate-like model. Converse's One Star CC Pro Suede Slip, Jack Purcell's predecessor, features a similar suede upper and all the low-profile fixings of a scrumptious slip-on.
Graphpaper's Converse Jack Purcell slip-on sneaker is currently up for grabs on Graphpaper's website. The release is particularly well-timed with the footwear industry's gnarly skate shoe renaissance.
From Air Jordan chunksters to jeweled-out Vans, things are getting undeniably luxe and stylish in the skate shoe space.
Graphpaper's Converse Jack Purcell slip-on is just the latest skate-happy sneaker to enter the ollie-tastic universe. A sartorial shred, if you will.
