Balenciaga Speed Trainer

Balenciaga Speed Trainer

Demna Gvasalia’s 2016 Sock-Knit Revolution

Demna Gvasalia debuted the Speed Trainer in November 2016 alongside the Vetements sock-boot, and the silhouette became one of the most copied sneaker shapes of 2017. The Balenciaga Speed Trainer sits at $545 retail, style code 483502W05G01000, Italian-made. One-piece knitted-sock upper with no laces, embossed Balenciaga wordmark on the lateral side, second wordmark stamped on the heel sole, original triple-arch white midsole, slight platform lift. Weighs only 240g per shoe.

Vogue called it “Shoe of the Year 2017” and Highsnobiety credits the silhouette with starting the entire chunky sneaker trend. Retailers couldn’t keep them in stock through the height of the hype cycle. Knit holds shape after wear, embossed logo stays crisp without fading. The Balenciaga Speed Trainer is a heritage pick among designer reps in our catalog for collectors tracking the silhouette that started the modern designer sneaker era. Find more on the Balenciaga reps page, the wider catalog at rep sneakers. Sock fit runs snug, half up if wide-footed.