Converse Chuck 70 QC: the canvas, the glossy midsole and the heel patch, what to look for in the photos?

Sneakers QC & Legit Check
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There’s no QC thread for the Chuck 70 and they look easy, but I suspect they’re not :sweat_smile: Starting plan:

  1. Compare with the official photos of the same colour and the same version (high or low).
  2. Look at the canvas, the midsole, the toe cap and the heel.
  3. Ask here which details really matter.
    What sets a Chuck 70 apart from a regular Chuck Taylor All Star in photos?

[[PHOTO: Converse Chuck 70 de caña alta, lateral completo a la altura de la suela, lona, mediasuela y talón visibles, luz natural]]

Related: Travis Scott AJ1 Lows, Golden Goose QC

Editorial summary, not independently verified.

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Myth number one: “they’re all the same”. No. According to the brand, the Chuck 70 is the vintage-inspired version: heavier canvas, a midsole with a glossy finish and a more cushioned insole than the regular All Star.
Pros for QC: the midsole gloss and the off-white tone of the rubber show well in photos.
Cons: the canvas thickness and the cushioning don’t show in any photo.
TL;DR: compare with a Chuck 70, not with the regular ones.

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Midsole: even gloss, no matte patches or glue stains. The coloured lines on the foxing band straight and the same thickness.
Toe cap: the rubber toe cap with its texture, centred, no bubbles.
Heel: the rubber patch at the back, the one many call the “licence plate”, straight and centred. Its design changes by version, so compare it with the exact version.
Analogy: it’s like a classic façade; if a moulding is crooked, you see it from the street.

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  • The “round patch” (the ankle logo on the highs): centred, clean edges, positioned as in the official photos.
  • The “little eyes”, the two ventilation eyelets on the inner side: aligned.
  • Canvas stitching: regular stitches, no loose threads.
  • Tongue: straight, label legible.

[[PHOTO: Primer plano del parche redondo del tobillo y los ojales de ventilación de una Chuck 70 alta]]

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OK: midsole, toe cap, heel and the round patch. And the off-white colour of the rubber? In some photos it looks white and in others yellowish.

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Another myth: “if the rubber isn’t white, it’s old”. On the Chuck 70 the off-white tone is part of the design in many colourways. What matters is that it matches the official photos in daylight. On real yellowing over time, the yellowed midsoles thread explains what can be done. TL;DR: daylight and the official photo.

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For reading QC photos in general, the beginners’ guide is easy to follow. And to see the same comparison method applied to another retro classic, there’s the Samba and Gazelle thread.

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Summary, everything compared with the official photos of the same colour and the same version:

  • Version: Chuck 70, not the regular All Star; high or low.
  • Midsole: even gloss, off-white tone as in the official photo, straight lines, no glue.
  • Toe cap: texture and centring, no bubbles.
  • Heel: rear patch straight and centred, with the design of the exact version.
  • Ankle patch and eyelets: centred and aligned.
  • Canvas and stitching: regular stitches, no loose threads.
  • What photos don’t show: actual canvas thickness, cushioning, comfort.

Editorial summary, not independently verified.

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Great, saved. Most useful bit: compare with a Chuck 70 and not with the regular ones, and check the off-white tone in daylight.