Balenciaga launched its
new Paris sneaker this week and images of the shoes have people
talking.
The high
top sneakers look old, tattered and dirty.
And the
price tag for the roughed-up sneakers may surprise you...nearly
$2,000!
The fashion
house has clarified that these photos are the limited-edition versions, shot by
photographer Leopold Duchemin.
In a press
release, Balenciaga said the still-life portraits "suggest that Paris
sneakers are meant to be worn for a lifetime."
Only 100
pairs of these "extra destroyed" shoes will be available to buy.
Meanwhile,
the non-limited edition, and less rough versions are being sold on the
Balenciaga website for between $500 and $700.