# Skipper Sneakers Converse's Jack Purcell Boat Shoe Updates an Old Style By John Bean | Published 2010-03-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-purcell-boat-shoe References: [gearpatrol](http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2010/03/16/jack-purcell-boat-shoe-by-converse/) & [converse](http://www.converse.com/#/products/shoes/jackpurcell/113507) Shiver me timbers! From the badminton court to the yacht deck, [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-loafer) has you covered. The new [Jack Purcell Boat Shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-daniels-cowboy-boots) features a traditional boat shoe silhouette, but keeps the signature Jack Purcell smile. And who doesn't love shoes that smile? The Jack Purcell Boat Shoe features a traditional boat shoe silhouette, a twill upper, and a rubber outsole. The Jack Purcell Boat shoe comes in white, navy and mallard, so whether you're walking the plank or just hanging out in your pink polo, a pair of [Jack Purcell Boat Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-henry-deodorant) will make sure you're in style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Boat Shoe Revival:** There is an opportunity to revive the popularity of boat shoes through collaborations with popular brands and updates to traditional designs. - **Colorful Soles:** Incorporating bright, colorful soles into traditional shoe designs can provide a unique and attention-grabbing feature for consumers. - **Smiling Shoes:** The incorporation of playful and whimsical design elements, such as the signature Jack Purcell smile, can add a fun and memorable touch to footwear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from collaborating with classic brands to update traditional designs and incorporate playful design elements. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore new techniques and materials for incorporating colorful and attention-grabbing soles into their designs. - **Boating:** The boating industry can capitalize on the boat shoe revival trend by partnering with popular fashion brands to create stylish and functional footwear for boaters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Hybrid Sneaker Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-loafer.md) - [Sneaker Loafer Hybrid Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekwave-loafer.md) - [Clog-Like Boat Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-islander-pitcrew.md) - [Classic Summer-Ready Boatshoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bateau.md) - [Pre-Washed Leather Classic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-original-boat-show.md) - [Formal Skate Boat Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-2-eyelet.md) - [Classically Elegant Sleek Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allstar-coinloafer.md) - [Canvas Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kung-fu-slipon.md) - [Breathable Waterproof High Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-star-ox.md)