Speed trainers, on-trend accessories by Balenciaga.
Balenciaga is a leading House of French haute couture founded in 1917 by the Spanish designer Cristobal Balenciaga. The brand distinguishes itself by presenting the public with streamlined designs and paring clothes down to the basics. In fact, the designer is a master of constant reinvention, playing on textures and using fabric to add volume in order to create unique pieces. The objective of the House is to make women look and feel superb with clothing that is timeless but has a revolutionary edge. Certain designs by Balenciaga are cult like the semi-fitted suits and the babydoll dresses, but for a few years now, a certain pair of trainers has found itself front and centre in the form of a design named Speed.
An already-cult collection of trainers.
Fashion house Balenciaga has, since it was founded, made a name for itself in haute couture, and also in perfumes and ready-to-wear. Speed trainers are a perfect example of the success Balenciaga has found with its ranges of footwear. Visually, the latter looks like a bobby sock to which the sole of a trainer has been added. It is actually a design that all fashion lovers would give their eye teeth to own, having literally everything going for it, from ultra-comfortable jersey to trendy and graphic vibes. You can actually spot these trainers time and time again featuring in photos on the most popular Instagram accounts. This new design remains loyal to the house codes: volume is added by being clever with fabric but a certain simplicity is nonetheless retained. With Demna Gvasalia as its creative director, there is more success to come for Balenciaga because the label is still bringing out new styles of sneakers, such as the Track trainers. It is an ideal way for the longstanding brand to change with the times and ride the current trends. The worlds of sport and luxury are now connected.
Vestiaire Collective offers a wide variety of designs of Speed trainers.
Today, these iconic trainers are presented in various colours and different materials. They may be highly desirable, but designs by a prestigious House like Balenciaga come at a certain price. Luckily, on Vestiaire Collective you can find versions of this sought-after trainer at more affordable prices.
Speed trainers have taken just two years to become one of Balenciaga's must-have pieces. Other pieces from the fashion house have also become iconic, including: