Balenciaga Drop a New Rubberized Hiking Shoe Dubbed the HD Lace-Up
are back to their old ways.
In 2017, under the helm of Demna Gvasalia, Balenciaga introduced the Triple S to the world. The overstated design took chunky aesthetics to a whole new level, straddling the line between seriousness and satire.
Now, Balenciaga have introduced a new rubberised design that bears some resemblance to the Triple S, as well as another Balenciaga silhouette, the Track Hike.
Rubberised footwear has been everywhere recently, from Crocs to YEEZY, and now Balenciaga have weighed in on the trend. Named the HD Lace-Up Sneaker, the shoe’s technical look has been reimagined with a moulded sole and upper, plus Balenciaga branding on the heel and toe. The forefoot denotes the shoe’s size, just like the Triple S.
Originally previewed during the brand’s Winter 2022 show, the shoe is currently for a price of $785.