CDG Converse — The Most Iconic Fashion Sneaker Collaboration Ever Made

Some sneakers are popular. Some sneakers are cultural moments. The CDG x Converse Chuck Taylor is both, and it has been for nearly two decades. Since Comme des Garçons Play first applied its red heart emblem to Converse's classic Chuck Taylor silhouette, the result has been one of the most consistently loved, consistently sold-out, and consistently imitated sneakers in fashion history.

The CDG Converse is not a trend. It is a permanent fixture in the wardrobes of people who care about fashion from Tokyo to New York, from London to Paris. And at Comme Des Garcons, we carry the complete range: High Tops, Low Tops, and every heart variant in between.

Why the CDG Converse Is Different

The Chuck Taylor All Star has been in production since 1917. It is arguably the most recognizable shoe silhouette in human history. Converse tried multiple collaborations to elevate the Chuck before working with CDG, but the CDG Play heart was the one that stuck. The reason is simple: the heart did not try to redesign the shoe. It simply added meaning to it.

A plain Converse is a classic. A CDG Converse is a statement about fashion culture, about Japan's influence on global style, about the intersection of art and everyday life. The heart on the ankle changes everything about how the shoe is perceived — while changing nothing about its iconic form.

CDG Converse — The Full Range

High Top Converse

The CDG High Top is the bolder, more statement-making silhouette. The ankle-height canvas upper features the CDG Play heart on the outer ankle, with Converse's classic rubber cup sole and vulcanized construction. Available in black and white base colorways with multiple heart treatment variants including Big Heart, Black Heart, Multi Heart (red and black), Polka Dot, and the Red Sole edition.

Low Top Converse

The CDG Low Top brings the heart emblem down to a cleaner, more versatile silhouette that pairs with a wider range of outfits. The low cut makes the shoe more wearable across more occasions — with tailored trousers, with shorts, with jeans or dresses. Available in black and white with Big Heart, Black Heart, Multi Heart, and One Star variants.

CDG Converse Sizing

CDG Converse fit true to Converse sizing, which typically runs half a size large. If you are between sizes, we recommend sizing down half. The canvas upper has no break-in period — these shoes are comfortable from the first wear. The rubber cup sole provides genuine durability and the iconic CDG heart on the ankle maintains its color and definition through years of wear.

How to Style CDG Converse

•       Full CDG Look: CDG Converse Low Top + CDG Play tee + dark denim. The heart on the ankle echoes the heart on the chest.
•       Tailored Contrast: CDG Converse with tailored trousers and a crisp shirt. The Chuck Taylor silhouette creates a deliberate high-low tension.
•       Street Casual: CDG High Top + wide-leg jeans or cargo trousers + a plain tee. The High Top adds height and statement energy.
•       Minimal Edit: CDG Converse Low Top + clean shorts + a CDG tee in summer. Effortless, brand-consistent, perfect.

  The CDG Converse is not a fashion piece that dates. It is the kind of shoe you buy, wear for years, and still reach for instinctively.

Shop the complete CDG Converse collection — High Tops, Low Tops, and all heart variants — at commeedesgarcons.us. US shipping, authentic pieces, and the full range in stock now.