The house revisits one of its most recognizable bags, turning an early-2000s icon into a streamlined sneaker for everyday wear.
Summary
- Balenciaga introduces the City Sneaker, inspired by the original Le City Bag.
- Designed with the same arena lambskin and metal studs that made the bag a hit.
- Available in five tonal colors online and in select stores.
Balenciaga is taking one of its most recognizable symbols from the early 2000s and giving it a new life underfoot. The City Sneaker borrows from the same design language that made the Le City Bag a phenomenon, with metal studs, soft lambskin, and a sense of utility turned statement.
The shoe is slim and flexible, with a tone-on-tone sole that keeps its silhouette low-key. It’s designed to be worn easily, with enough edge to work with both denim and tailoring. The signature arena lambskin, known for its crackled texture and soft sheen, covers the entire upper. Each pair carries four zinc alloy studs, echoing the placement of hardware on the original bag’s front panel.
Balenciaga’s craftsmanship is clear in the small details: the flat-top studs, monochrome laces, and topstitching that outlines its curves. The sneaker is available in black, grey, petal pink, granny green, and metallized silver, with either brass or silver finishes.
The City Sneaker is now available on balenciaga.com and in select stores worldwide.
