The CDG Converse are the safe bet, available in black and white. They're effective because they don't require anything from the environment they're in. The black heart-and-eye emblem that belongs to neither of the two is complemented by the 12oz canvas upper on the lateral side, which is a sort of hallmark of the CDG Play line, to make any outfit it worn look as if someone really chose a different path, not just the obvious one.

What Blue Quartz does that black and white don't

The blue canvas is a quiet but welcome addition to the mix on the Comme des Garçons PLAY x Converse Chuck 70 High Blue Quartz, which has a traditional canvas construction with the commedesgarrcons.com heart and eyes logo printed in black and white on a royal blue background, as well as chrome eyelets, reinforced rubber toe cap and a circular All Star patch on the medial ankle. Blue Quartz is not the main blue in a paint tube, it's a more grey, more thought-out blue. Against pretty much any sort of basic outfit it is the most interesting part of the outfit without being overpowering. That is the exclusive feature that makes a clothing appear planned instead of put together.

The heart logo is different in blue

In this white canvas, the black heart stands out due to its high contrast and graphic directness. On the Blue Quartz canvas, the same black heart is set against a more complex, cooler background, and feels more placed, more intentional. The color is harmonious with the logo. It provides some context to the logo, a specific surface that speaks to the shoe before the logo even comes on screen. The CDG collaboration and the non-neutral color are two choices that have been made at once, in a manner that both choices contribute to the look, but don't overpower one another.

It makes neutral outfits do more work

One of the most common formulas for everyday wear is dark jeans and a dark T-shirt. With black Converse it reads as standard. With CDG blue Chuck 70s it reads as considered. The shoe is doing enough work that the neutrals around it feel like they are working with the shoe and not as if they were put there to fill space. That is the deliberate character that the blue has. It makes simple items around it look like it was part of the wardrobe editing, rather than as a default. Not many shoes can do that. The CDG blue chuck 70 does it always.

In blue, high-top or low-top?

The high-top version has more engagement – the blue canvas goes higher up the ankle and makes the colour more noticeable in a garment. A straight-leg trouser pants or cropped pants will be interpreted as more purposeful, as the shoe has more exposure of color. The low-top is more versatile, the blue less accentuated, so the outfit can be used in a wider variety of situations without them being the stars of the show. 

Where it sits in the CDG Converse lineup

The blue Chuck 70 is available in a way that's not so likely to keep it on shelf for long compared to the black or white models. When you see the size you want, you're likely not in the mood to reconsider and return it, but rather you're ready to purchase now.

How it changes from season to season.

Blue is a color that can be used in a wide range of climates throughout the year, but it can be a particularly strong color during certain seasons. Darker shades are more appropriate for the temperature in winter, while lighter in color are more appropriate in the spring and summer. It makes a great statement in fall against earthy colors and darker textiles. In winter it's a surprise, but a non-predictable dark outfit. Seasonal flexibility and the forever relevant Chuck 70 silhouette make this blue one a part of the rotation all year long, rather than just during the summer.

FAQs

Why are outfits made with the CDG Chuck 70 Blue so on purpose?

Recognized silhouettes are used to indicate a decision, as a non-neutral color will indicate a specific one rather than a default. The blue has to be a conscious choice, over black or white, by the wearer, and the choice is clearly apparent in the outfit. Simple pieces around it look like it has been purposefully edited, not the wardrobe default.

So, what is Blue Quartz, specifically?

Blue Quartz is not a primary blue or an electric blue, but instead falls in a specific middle blue color range with grey tints, on the canvas upper, grey canvas accents and laces as well as the cream colored canvas overlay and vulcanized rubber sole.

Is the CDG Heart Logo different on the "blue canvas" compared to the "black or white canvas"?

Yes. The black heart on blue canvas is more set and purposeful than on white or black. The logo is enhanced by the more complex ground which is cooler, it makes them both more interesting than they would be on a simpler ground and it provides more context for the logo.

Is the blue CDG Chuck 70 easier to find than the black or white?

Yes. It seems to be a seasonal variety instead of a regular item in the collection. If someone purchases his or her size from an authorized retailer, the retailer should regard it as a limited sale and not as a regular sale.