Men's Balenciaga Slip-On Sneakers

Balenciaga is an undisputed leader when it comes to whipping up fashion-forward, cult-status shoes and accessories. Its latest offering? Our selection of men's Balenciaga slip-on sneakers: sleek, sock-like designs with moulded rubber soles.

Cristóbal Balenciaga founded his namesake brand over a century ago, with a focus on avant-garde silhouettes. Today, its ultra-cool collections distil the traditional codes of the house through a thoroughly modern lens. Case in point: its lightweight, stretch-knit sneakers with bouncy footbeds. The extra-chunky style is coveted by collectors and sartorialists alike, for its distinct futuristic shape and versatility.

Men’s Balenciaga sock sneakers are consciously made in Italy from recycled fibres, which are woven using an innovative 3D technique for a snug and supremely comfortable fit. The shoe sits on a rubber sole, which cushions every step for flexibility of movement. Choose between all-black iterations and contrasting monochrome (another signature of the label), as well as tonal nude, navy and khaki shades. Look out for bolder branding, including eye-catching graffiti scrawls.

The design has inspired many other sock/sneaker hybrids, but you can spot a pair of Balenciaga men's sneakers by the typeface logo stamped on the side of the shoe. As the saying goes, "oft-imitated but never bettered".