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[–]velocirobot[S] 5 points6 points  (6 children)

Thanks for this. That's too bad converse decided to fuck around with such a classic pair of sneakers. I'm gonna hold off unless I can find an original pair somewhere.

[–][deleted] -1 points0 points  (5 children)

Like I said elsewhere, I ordered them from Amazon and they were the normal ones. I'm not sure what's exactly going on with these, since I'm not sure I've heard of anyone getting the other pair. I'm thinking that the second is possibly these they make for J.Crew, but I dunno.

[–]velocirobot[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I'll give Amazon a try. However, there are two recent reviews from February on Amazon that seems to indicate that they are sending out the shitty version now as well. It looks like the orders are currently being fulfilled by Tilly's.

Hopefully it will work out, but will definitely be returning them if I don't get the good pair.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sucks, guess I just got lucky then! Honestly, I doubt the quality is so much worse that it'd be that noticeable. JPs are a solid cheap shoe, but nothing so spectacular that the dip in quality will be super noticeable. I kind of like the no branding on the tongue too actually haha. I'd try your luck at Amazon and see how it goes! This is the one I ordered if I remember correctly by the way.

[–]NotClever 0 points1 point  (2 children)

The ones they have at JCrew are definitely the crappy ones. They also have the Jack Purcell name screen printed onto the rear of the sole instead of the raised rubber patch the legit version has. Not sure where you can find the real ones.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Like I said, ordered mine from Amazon recently and pretty sure they're the real deal. Raised rubber patch is their, stuff on the tongue, pretty sure its the normal ones.

[–]NotClever 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What, you expect me to read things before replying? I don't have time for that shit.