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Under Pierpaolo Piccioli, Balenciaga continues doing what it does best with the all-new Jet Sneaker. Introduced as part of the fall 2026 collection, the silhouette immediately commands attention. Raw edges, exposed stitching tracing the upper and visible construction details create an intentionally inside-out finish.
The shoe tongue pushes this inversion even further. Most sneakers tuck their information labels discreetly inside, but this one wears its label proudly on the exterior. Meanwhile, layered branding appears throughout, including the new Balenciaga Bodies logo exclusively created for these kicks. Debossed alongside the shoe size, the markings feel industrial yet strangely refined.
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More importantly, the Jet Sneaker is built entirely for everyday wear. A multi-layered sole referencing athletic archetypes delivers comfort throughout the day, while the substantial silhouette recalls earlier Balenciaga sneaker designs. This time, however, the proportions feel more elevated than overtly sporty.
Another detail worth noticing arrives through the new lacing system. Constructed with an elastic weave, the feature allows effortless slip-on wear. Overlapping mesh and smooth textures shape the upper, while gradient graphic prints and deliberately distressed finishes give the impression the sneakers already lived a little before reaching you.
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Balenciaga always understands the importance of colour and choice. Available in both men’s and women’s sizing, the Jet Sneaker retails at SGD1450. Monochrome black, eggshell and brown gradations form the collection’s foundation. Additional versions introduce blue accents, while others feature contrasting flashes of lime brightening the otherwise muted palette.
Women’s sizing further expands the offerings with strawberry-pink accents. Also look forward to a pastel trio of light blue, lilac and lime arriving in future drops. Through every variation, Balenciaga's Jet Sneaker continues reinforcing the house’s ability to turn everyday footwear into something unmistakably directional.
