Crafted without compromise by and for the detail obsessed. Converse First String refines
classic designs–raising the standard of construction, materials, and comfort.
The Jack Purcell is the first signature racket shoe. Ever.
Designed with Canadian badminton champion John Edward "Jack" Purcell in 1933, it is known for its low-top
upper, smooth rubber outsole, and fortified toe cap with curved 'smile' inlay. Remastered from the outsole up,
the First String Jack Purcell takes the legacy of the original and pushes it beyond the baseline.
Crafted without compromise by and for the detail obsessed. Converse First String refines classic designs–raising the standard of construction, materials, and comfort.
The Jack Purcell is the first signature racket shoe. Ever.
Designed with Canadian badminton champion John Edward "Jack" Purcell in 1933, it is known for its low-top upper, smooth rubber outsole, and fortified toe cap with curved 'smile' inlay.
Remastered from the outsole up, the First String Jack Purcell takes the legacy of the original and pushes it beyond the baseline.
Built around a premium leather upper with a meticulously retooled toe cap and midsole foxing tape, plus beveled hardware, the First String Jack Purcell isn't just for the purists—but it is the Jack Purcell in its purest form.
Complete with a best-in-class Comfort Pack insole featuring CX foam + Nike Ambient Air cushioning atop a spacious last that puts comfort at the center of the experience.
Adds supple durability that gets
better with age.
With CX foam + Nike Ambient Air provides
superior cushioning.
A molded rubber toe cap with curved inlay
stays true to the original Jack Purcell.
First String is only available through our retail partners worldwide to help ensure a personalized shopping experience.
Contact your local retailer to confirm availability.
First String is only available through our retail partners worldwide to help ensure a personalized shopping experience. Contact your local retailer to confirm availability.
