According to the luxury brand's new Zen sneaker, all signs point to yes
It might be time to retire the chunky dad shoe. On Friday, Balenciaga announced the release of its Zen sneaker, a leather-free, slimmed-down departure from its signature Triple S, a platform-style sneaker that skyrocketed into"It"-item status and whose bulky silhouette dominated footwear trends for the past few years.
The new launch is a bold choice coming from the brand that helped herald in the era of the"ugly" oversized sneaker, and Zen's style is a strong pivot away from Balenciaga's old standard. According to the luxury brand's press release notes, Zen is inspired by the footwear of martial arts, soccer players, and casual sports fans. The shoe is tapping more into innovative athletic tech, rather than meme-worthy, Instagram-friendly designs.
Balenciaga may be accurately predicting a shift in the trend, though. The Triple S, which originally retailed for $950 , is now marked down within the $600 range on sites like Net-a-Porter, SSENSE, and its own online shop. The Zen sneaker is currently available for purchase on Balenciaga's site in two colorways for $550, and will make its in-store debut on Jan. 20th.
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