Balenciaga Stage 100MM Stretch-Knit Booties - 8

Sculptural illusion heel. Second-skin knit. Balenciaga's Stage statement.

Balenciaga Stage 100mm Stretch-Knit Booties are an unmistakable example of the house's experimental approach to footwear, combining a close-fitting stretch-knit upper with an extraordinary sculptural sole that creates the illusion of the foot floating above the ground.

The black stretch-knit upper hugs the foot and ankle like a second skin, while the distinctive hollowed-out heel creates the architectural effect that defines the Stage silhouette. A rounded toe and clean pull-on construction keep the design deceptively minimal, allowing the sculptural sole to take centre stage.

Why You'll Love It

This is not a conventional ankle boot. The Stage's entire appeal lies in its optical illusion, with the hollowed-out sculptural sole making the foot appear to hover above the ground.

The stretch-knit upper creates an exceptionally sleek silhouette around the ankle, while the architectural sole gives even the simplest outfit an unmistakably Balenciaga edge. It is an editorial piece that manages to be both futuristic and surprisingly wearable.

Perfect For

• Statement footwear collections

• Balenciaga collectors

• Architectural and avant-garde dressing

• Evening and editorial styling

• Pairing with cropped trousers, skirts or dresses

• Collectors of Demna-era Balenciaga

Product Details

Condition — Luxury Kulture Standard

New with Tags: Item has never been worn or used and remains in original condition. Comes with original tags and packaging where applicable. No signs of wear, marks or handling.

Provenance

• Founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga, the house was established in 1919 and later relocated to Paris, where Balenciaga became celebrated for his architectural approach to couture and radical manipulation of silhouette.

• Balenciaga's legacy is rooted in challenging conventional ideas of proportion, construction and movement, a design philosophy that continues to define the house's footwear and ready-to-wear.

• The Stage silhouette exemplifies this approach, transforming the traditional boot into an optical illusion through its unusual hollowed-out sole and sculptural construction.

• The stretch-knit upper creates a second-skin effect around the foot and ankle, contrasting with the exaggerated architectural form beneath it.

• The Stage Bootie appeared as part of Balenciaga's Spring 2023 collection and became one of the season's more distinctive expressions of the house's experimental footwear language. (BeyondStyle)

Collector's Note

The Balenciaga Stage is one of the more intriguing footwear designs from the house's Demna era, turning the conventional relationship between a shoe and its heel into an optical illusion. The sculptural, hollowed-out sole gives the boot its instantly recognisable profile, while the restrained black stretch-knit construction keeps the focus firmly on its unusual architecture.

This particular pair is especially compelling for collectors as it is new with tags and presented with its original Balenciaga box, with the original style code confirming the Stage 100mm Bootie, 722563-W2LQ0-1000. 

Many of our pieces have been gently worn or tailored, so please review the description for specific notes on alterations or fit. If you have any questions about sizing or proportions, our team is happy to provide personalised guidance before you purchase, simply get in touch.