{"product_id":"balenciaga-stage-100mm-black-stretch-knit-booties-size-38","title":"Balenciaga Stage 100MM Stretch-Knit Booties - 8","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural illusion heel. Second-skin knit. Balenciaga's Stage statement.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalenciaga Stage 100mm Stretch-Knit Booties\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStatement footwear collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalenciaga collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchitectural and avant-garde dressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvening and editorial styling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing with cropped trousers, skirts or dresses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors of Demna-era Balenciaga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalenciaga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStage 100mm Bootie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e722563-W2LQ0-1000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilhouette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStretch-knit ankle boot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound toe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSculptural hollowed-out heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeel Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 100–110mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStretch knit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eEU 38 | UK 5 | US 8 | AU 8\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInclusions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal box and tags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRRP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA$2,550 approx.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition — Luxury Kulture Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew with Tags:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded by \u003cstrong\u003eCristóbal Balenciaga\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalenciaga'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStage\u003c\/strong\u003e silhouette exemplifies this approach, transforming the traditional boot into an optical illusion through its unusual hollowed-out sole and sculptural construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stretch-knit upper creates a second-skin effect around the foot and ankle, contrasting with the exaggerated architectural form beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondstyle.us\/prod\/balenciaga-stage-110mm-knit-ankle-boots?id=saksoff5th_0400022467695\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" title=\"Balenciaga Stage 110mm Knit Ankle Boots - Shoes - Free Shipping - BeyondStyle\"\u003eBeyondStyle\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular pair is especially compelling for collectors as it is \u003cstrong\u003enew with tags and presented with its original Balenciaga box\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the original style code confirming the \u003cstrong\u003eStage 100mm Bootie, 722563-W2LQ0-1000\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tatiane Baumjohann","offers":[{"title":"8","offer_id":52091751727425,"sku":"0001.0137.0408","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/2766\/8033\/files\/0001.0137.0408-07_31f56890-f10f-43f7-b7f7-bd6d669c0d84.jpg?v=1788507187","url":"https:\/\/luxurykulture.com.au\/products\/balenciaga-stage-100mm-black-stretch-knit-booties-size-38","provider":"Luxury Kulture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}