Balenciaga has a notable track record of turning out influential sneakers, specifically the ‘Arena’ series. This new iteration from Balenciaga utilizes their classic monochrome silhouette with an added velcro ankle strap. Furthermore, it combines suede, a luxury shoe staple, and neoprene, a sportswear fabric – often seen in sportswear jackets, to produce a shoe that feels in line with the current athleisure trend. What do you think, are these Balenciaga Monochrome Nubuck High Sneakers ($795) heat, or nah?

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