Balenciaga Shoes

Balenciaga Shoes is named after Cristóbal Balenciaga, who opened his first boutique in Spain in 1914. At one point the Spanish Royal Family wore the man's designs but the Civil War forced the closing of his stores and eventually his move to Paris, France. Within two years Balenciaga became well known as a revolutionary fashion designer and many high profile customers would risk their lives in the World War II era just to travel to Europe to see Balenciaga's creations. Now in the century, Balenciaga Shoes and all Balenciaga fashion is owned and operated by the Gucci Group, with the women and men's wear division led by Nicolas Ghesquiere.

Balenciaga Shoes

The fashion industry appreciates Balenciaga for their haute couture innovations in footwear. Balenciaga shoes are designed with aesthetics and comfort in mind and have different qualities that will appeal to consumers' sensibilities. There are shoes with cold colors, unique shapes and styles as well as excellent comfort. It is not surprising to find some Balenciaga shoes for over $500.00 a pair.

Balenciaga has a line of footwear for both men and women. In Balenciaga heels there is the Black Patent Leather D'Orsay Cut Stilettos, which are cut pumps and high heels and sell for easily over $300.00. In searching for Balenciaga pumps the Balenciaga patent leather knot pumps offer a leather upper, cable knot detail at the vamp, leather lining and sole and with a rounded toe. This exquisite beige creation sells for over $300.00 at a discount.

Balenciaga & Boots

Balenciaga boots are also part of the company's selection, including shoes like the Balenciaga Edition black patent square-toe tall boots which come in a black leather design with a zip closure, a 1 and ½ inch chunky heel and a square toe design. These patent leather, extra tall boots come in high gloss black and red colors and can make for one startlingly sexy look.

Brown calfskin buckle strap boots come with a square toe design, a wrap-around buckle strap on the calf and has a smooth calfskin upper along with leather lining and sole. The caramel kangaroo leather buckle strap boots are made from kangaroo leather and feature a decorative leather buckle strap around the top and with leather lining and sole. This unique item sells for over $1,000 in retail stores.

What do shoe lovers everywhere think of Balenciaga Shoes? While the company has some big name celebrities who have supported the line (including Mena Suvari and Nicole Kidman) many working-class Americans hold back praise for a pair of oddly shaped shoes selling at top dollar. If money isn't an issue then Balenciaga has some bold designs you have to see.