Balenciaga sells ruined sneakers for €1,750

Fashion house Balenciaga has presented its "latest" collection of sneakers. Or yes ... as far as you can call them new. The sneakers seem to have lasted a well-filled festival season. For the special pair of Paris sneakers you have to fork out €1, 750 (!).Text: Patrick Stoffer
Image: BalenciagaWith tears, holes and mud stains, the so-called Paris sneaker seems to have seen its best days. This limited edition collection descends from the original Paris sneaker, where only a few tears and frayed edges can be seen. Only 100 pieces of the "frayed" line will be sold to ensure exclusivity. In a press release, Balenciaga announces that these are sneakers that can be worn for a lifetime. With this, the brand would respond to criticism of the fashion industry and mass consumption today.

Balenciaga is not exactly a brand that rides on current trends in fashion and raises many an eyebrow. The brand previously sold a plastic bag for €990 and dressed world star Kim Kardashian at the 2021 Met Gala in a black outfit that covered her from head to toe.Photo: Balenciaga