Cutting $995 Balenciaga socks with a sole - Balenciaga Speed 2.0
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0:00 Intro
2:46 History of Balenciaga
4:26 Upper Info
4:57 Breathability Test
6:21 Midsole Info
6:58 Plastic Shank?
7:14 Foam Density
7:33 Ball Drop Test
8:50 More on Foam
9:11 Burning the Midsole
9:39 How Hard is the Outsole
9:52 Construction Info
10:21 Cut in Half
11:14 Analysis
12:09 Burning the Liner
12:53 Are Balenciagas BS?
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Hey I just found out that you haven't reviewed any pair of sketchers. I really like them please look at them!
It's just the price paid by the poors of the riches to differentiate themselves from the general poors, nothing related to materials or craftsmanship was invested in this pair
Basically. The richest people usually don't anything like this
Wow, I loved this definition.
You should say newbie riches instead of poor's of the riches.
@@bastadimasta depends, it's prbably both
I'd say it's new money* vs old money....
*Influencers, athletes, performers (not really talking about someone who is first-generation wealthy from a nonflashy job... you won't see a Doctor wearing this or the founder of a successful startup wearing Balenciaga).
This makes me wonder how decent the quality of Chinese replicas would be.
A few videos on replica Yeezy, Jordan, and Balenciaga would be cool. I want to see the foam, rubber, and knit qualities from some of the high quality Chinese fakes.
Love the content. 💯
The best Nike reps are better than factory in most cases. The high grade/LW Yeezy slide reps are 95-100%/identical multiple people I know are pissed they paid retail lmao. OG batch 700 v3 yeezys are as good or better than the originals. You'll find this with other reps too. Not always though!
Thing is most idiots buy from resellers and dont even get good rep batches then show them off as 'good' when often they aren't. You gotta learn bit about reps and sourcing to get the good stuff, use an agent, even for 1 shoe you'll have better control over batch and similar or less price. For 2 you can land top batch reps 100-120usd, don't overpay.
@@N4CR5 That’s what would be cool to see
Can't be worse.
That would be a cool April fools video
Its actually really pretty much exactly the same the only problem reps has is just how they place the Balenciaga name or it might also start peeling other then that its pretty much exactly the same
The shoe companies must fear this man
Nah man they love him, it's free advertising. People don't buy shoes for the quality, if they did Nike wouldn't be in business. They buy for the brand and all these do is advertise these shoes to a prime audience of shoe interested people.
@@soso-zz9qf I agree nobody needs someone dissecting up shoes to know how poorly made some shoes are, they buy it for the psychological fulfilment and won't mind paying a premium. I don't care if they love Rose or not, we all do.
Nah he still pays money to them, like they care what he does with it after.
Destroying Balenciaga shoes before it was a thing.
Knew they were overpriced crap but very interesting to see your breakdown of the sole and midsole.
paying for the style and name brand. They literally are the reason for chunky shoes and you see copy cat shoes like those from champion, nike, puma and etc. just get the copy cats. the copies are probably are more comfy too. you just have to wait a little.
Overpriced? Maybe, price is relative. I could see someone with a McJob having a jaw drop moment with the price, someone with an adult job probably not.
@@robotjeans I'd like to think someone with an 'adult job' would have more sense than to spend just under $1000 on this trash
@@robotjeans cringe
@@robotjeans lol. Wow.
It's actually a cool looking shoe, I'd be a buyer at about $30
Probably doesn't even cost them $30 to make it in the first place
Buys reps for similar quality. I buy reps for some hype shoes because no way I'm paying those insane resale prices for a pair of shoes.
@@conyo985 Designer shoes are not resold lol. You can walk into the store and purchase them for retail.
@@xExTrAcToR69x Still too expensive.
r/FashionReps my friend. Where all your wildest dreams can come true
Visible moving toe outlines are like something out of Alien ready to burst out lol.
Yep, I've had other expensive tennis shoes that did not have much foam or padding on the inside of the shoe. I simply went and got a Dr Scholl's insert and that made it cushioning and comfortable. Than I was back to living my life, happy as a clam.
If these were at Walmart then no one would even look at them, but since they have that “Balenciaga” logo, people would pay $1k for them 😂
That's the whole point.
It's the same as putting "Japanese" at the beginning of everything.
This goes for any brand. You’re laughing at this, because it’s way out of your budget, but you should look in the mirror.
@@xExTrAcToR69x not the case at all. 10x difference between pay for a standard shoe and these shits. Don’t pretend like it’s the same thing
@@OGSauceDaddy You’re right. The difference is design and ingenuity. Whether you believe it or not, when these first came out they changed the game - many shoes came out that tried to imitate.
Regardless, you completely missed the point in my statement. Most people have brand preference. Even if other brands may offer the same or more functional for less, one will tend to stick with the brand they prefer.
This video was hilarious. I live in Atlanta and find it hilarious that so many people drop thousands on these products and the products are just a money grab preying on people who think a high price means high quality.
Keep doing what you’re doing, these videos help consumers immensely.
how is living in atlanta relevant to anything you said? also a lot of times people that spend the money on it just do it because they are rich and they can. And sometimes it's not about the quality but about having a unique piece of clothing. What's really hilarious is that there are still people outraged at how brands make money, like get over it we've been knowing this forever. Money is to spend it anyways, and you might as well spend it on a beautiful clothing item from Balenciaga to make you happy :) if you want "quality" whatever that means to you, you can still find it in other brands. Balenci-hater 🤣
@@_narcissist who pooped in your Balenciagas coffee mug ? What a loser 😂
@@_narcissist he made a good initial point, he’s just being real. People in big cities usually go after these kinds of brands, so yes Atlanta is relevant. The materials and craftsmanship are lacking for a shoe this expensive and a brand this prestigious. I’ll wear my 350’s and call it a day.
@@_narcissist Well, if you wanna flush your money down the toilet buying overpriced, ridiculous garbage while fashion executives laugh their butts off, that's your call. You do you, I guess.
@@Jbarack98 Balenciaga is not a shoe maker, they’re a fashion brand that also designed some shoes. Some of them have a “sports” look but they’re not necessarily marketed to athletes. I don’t think you would expect them to make the best quality sports shoes compared to brands like Adidas or Nike that have been in the sports business for like 100 years
I missed the videos for like 6 months, and now my boy is even testing the bounce of the foam, keep it up man, great vids
Love how these tests evolved in time, very nice!
"and you can't tell if it is from the thrift store or if it is Balenciaga" - I tore my belly while laughing on this line))))
Hey Weston appreciate you cutting these things apart to show the true quality of these designer brands that most working people can’t afford, nice knowing I’m not missing out on anything
Did you really need this review to know that high fashion is purely about design and not functionality?
@@xExTrAcToR69x Good design=form follows function, Hype fashion sneaker=ugly low quality shoe, still has high price.
@@insomb You’re trolling. The #1 designer for leather goods, LV, is known for not being functional. If you actually bought designer, you’d know this.
@@xExTrAcToR69x design/art, dummy
@@xExTrAcToR69x Ralph Lauren's Purple Label/RL Collection is an exceptional high fashion brand, you could still get a little more bang for your buck at the price point by going full bespoke but you'd be hard pressed to get ready to wear at their price point in that quality level anywhere else.
this man could single handedly create the most functional shoe or boot with how he has noticed each best component/feature of each shoe hes cut up
This video brought me back to 2009--2012 when I was studying textile industry at a vocational college (graduated in 2012) Nice job
These things make Crocs look timeless and classic
Crocs are what I would consider to be a timeless and classic design, if ugly and simple
both are horrible imo
Crocs are actually one of the very few footwear out there that's made out of legitimate materials
@@barackputin built with 2 pieces of foam and plastic rivets, the best in comfort and durability
Crocs are for peasants
The tear resistance variables could be due to balenciaga threads being double ply vs single ply or higher gsm for density. Also if it was blended with cotton there are short staple cotton (1mm) and extra long staplr cotton (2mm) with ELS being more durable
Man teach me textile science please in two weeks I have exam
@@risefromthedark me too
oh my gosh, his sarcasm is amazing. I've been enjoying all of his videos but his comedy is getting me to subscribe!
I like the pace of your content. Always going forward, lots of info and very little waffle.
Hated these, couldn’t weld in them.
Lmao
Of course you can.
yes you can-just once mind you..
No ankle support while I was felling timber, 0/10
I can imagine a sock-like shoe similar to this being an alternative to those socks with the the grippy dots on the sole but not as something to wear outside the house and sure as shit not for that price.
Wow you just brought back a bunch of memories of my childhood friends mom making us wear those socks with the dots in their house 🤣 haven't thought of them for years
Merrell makes a mesh knit version of their "vapor glove", pretty much a sock with a rubber outsole (and at a normal shoe price point), weirdly good at being an everyday shoe if you're used to the whole "barefoot" minimalist shoe thing.
I guess the balenciagas are cheaper than a psych ward stay in the US at least
Psyche ward socks are undefeated. I'm gonna marry a chick with a few pairs
You guys can get these socks from a trampoline park or a mental hospital stay lol
Dude I love the information you provide on these videos thank you so much 🤘😎
Love this channel!
Your shoe reviews are like action movies: always pleasure and fun to watch, even if some of these shoes are totally rubbish. Cheers!
Speaking of fun action movies...
Have you seen Shoot Em' Up ?
It's balls to the wall hilarious. I keep hoping it'll be on a streaming service soon.
And they are f-ugly
I was laying in bed remembering seeing a quick clip of these in a previous episode wondering when this would get uploaded. And here we are lol
Excellent review! Keep up the great work!
Would be interesting to see how the New Balace foam compares to the others. I have some Ultraboost, but that shoe is different. The sole is pretty wide and compared to a lot of Adidas with soft fabric, you don?t tent to slib of the sole inside the shoe. And the feeling of cushion is almost strangely soft whilst still giving more support then the Ultraboost. Feels like walking on moss. Maybe because the foot is more encapsuled because of the wider sole. It also has a very stiff toe rim, which most of the Adidas are lacking. Anyways. I think itˋs pretty sophisticated and well thought construction.
I usually skip the ads but i have to recognise that yours are very cool.
Thank you for your reviews. I saw a comment about reviewing replicas of popular shoes like Jordan’s, Yeezys, etc and I second that. They seem to be making them just as good as retail these days and I wouldn’t blame anyone who chooses them over retail considering resale prices. Would be great to see you confirm the quality on them vs authentic shoes and think a series on rep’s would get a lot of attention. Cheers
I need more burn tests, how it melts is so satisfying to watch
This channel is a gem
I'm so glad you made this video, I bought a fake pair of Balenciagas as I desperately needed a shoe with a soft, light weight, thick sole that was easy to get on and off as I have a herniated disc and have been having trouble walking for months. I had been considering buying a genuine pair thinking they would have the same properties I needed in a shoe but would make me feel a little extra when I've really been feeling down. You have saved me an absolute world of pain and misery with this review.
Get yeezy 450s. They helped with my herniated disc
Yeezy foam runners are crazy good for stuff like that
@@bentubepyro Yeezy lmao
Why would you waste your money on fake Balenciaga's instead of getting shoes that would properly support your injury? are you an idiot? what the hell is wrong with this low IQ generation goddam son get a grip.
@@bobmarley2140 because I couldn't find "shoes that support my injury", except the fake balenciagas that have all the qualities I require and are actually very effective at providing me relief, as I stated in my original comment. 🙄
What's up with boomers who can't read, believing they know everything?
I would like to know what Mr. Balenciaga would think, seeing what they've done with his company after he passed.
Great video as always, keep it up !
I guess he would be very confused 😹. I think there wasn't even a continuous company of Balenciaga if I'm not mistaken, the brand name got bought and started again...
i was skimming a book of 60s photography today in the library cafe and had this exact thought seeing what the Balenciaga style used to be.
@@geronimo8159 there's actually an upcoming Balenciaga expo in the city near me (The Hague, NL) focussed on his work in the colour black. Now I'm actually excited to go see that!
He retired because he didn't like the direction the fashion industry was taking, he didn't like pret a porter, he didn't like not designing unique pieces. So yeah, probably rolling over in his grave.
@@AntoniS23 all of you especially antonio don't know what you're talking about. The quality may have gone down and this is ok from a business perspective since they do need to make money so that they can do other cool shit but what bothers me especially is your point about Balenciaga rolling over his grave and not designing "unique pieces". The truth is that what Demna does very much aligns with what Balenciaga used to do, just in a modern context. They break rules. Did you see the recent Balenciaga Couture show? No you didn't but in 20 years you might hear how influential it was for the future of Couture fashion. People that don't get it, like you, just criticize but when asked what should the course of fashion be, your answer is that it should be bland and boring and conservative. That's really what yall are asking for when you criticize Balenciaga and Demna today. Him and a lot of people being criticized by the normies today are the ones pushing fashion into an interesting and fresh space. real art. the purpose of art is to make you feel something and make you attracted to it and a lot of times designers like Demna are great at this. and if you know about history it's always the people pushing boundaries getting criticized by the normies. they're called normies for a reason
this video is
Three months ahead of its time
Great review
Thank you for your work
That would be awesome to see your Golden Goose Deluxe Brand cut in half video
🎉
Interesting would be to cut apart some boots of premium brands
Like the trooper leather boot by balenciaga
Which looks like it could have a lot of leather in the midsole
I have to confess, the woman in the blue dress on the thumbnail drew me in on this one! Still, fantastic analysis, (as always). I appreciated the history review, as I never heard of Balenciaga. The steel ball drop test which analyzes coefficient of restitution and comparison to other models, durometer hardness test on the outsole and midsole, flame test to identify materials, material thickness measurement, eyelet pull force to rupture test, the smoke breath ability test, and of course the dissections combined with the knowledge of all things shoes really set these videos apart. Again, lots and lots of analysis and fantastic job! I love watching every week to see whats going to be next.
cutting up balenciagas is the greatest service anybody could do to the sneaker and fashion world
great vid 🙌
OMG YOU DIDNT!! I’ve been waiting for this for so long! Can’t say that I’m surprised by your conclusion or disagree with you, but it was sooo entertaining ( and slightly painful 🥲) to watch!
Yo he was cutting up Balenciaga before it was the thing to do!
Thanks for the history lesson. The quality reminds me of a the Air Force 1's and the Air Max 97's.
curious about their more serious shoe designs, like the triple S and the track shoes. especially the track shoes, the construction on those looks nuts
You need to do a full luxury sneaker series! Rick Owens, Golden Goose, Louboutin, etc (Get the Farfetch sponsorship to afford it)
They have one with StockX, no need for Farfetch.
I’ve been asking for this forever
People have different styles, but I would have literally thrown those away or given them to a thrift store if I ended up with them before seeing this video and seeing how much they cost.
Rose 🌹 you are amazing! Love your channel maam.
amazing man
Damn it feels good to see the “luxury products” being torn apart. Truth comes to light at some point and u do this job VERY WELL 🎩
@@TheFrenchmanCooks Ha, good question you ask here! In this case MY TRUTH is, that from a certain price point (at least in the fashion business, where I happen to work in…) you just pay for the Name. Prestige that is. For instance, I sell shoes at a 350-400 Euro price point that are made put of buffalo leather with lambskin on the inside, hand made in Italy. If that would be labeled with “Balenciaga”, “Ermenegildo Zegna” and so on, the price tag would be around 3-4k. And that’s not a wild guess, I know what I’m talking about here. Now, is it legit to sell anything overpriced? Hell yeah, if people come and buy it, fair play 👌🏼
Cheers man 🙋🏼♂️
Loved the reoccurring bit with 995 scrolling over the screen every time he says the wrong price 💀
AMAZING VIDEO
I really appreciate the historical segment of your videos.
I'm pretty sure Mr Balenciaga is rolling in his grave at the junk they are producing and slapping his good name onto.
They make so many high quality pieces. Stuff like that is the money maker for the main public that needs logos :D
I actually saw one of these yesterday "in the wild" so to speak.
The articulation does look really cool.
I hope it was a knock-off. That would look just as cool.
I bet these would be amazing for calf raises!!!!
The profit margin of these shoes has to be amazing.
ye they probably spend like 10 bucks to make one of these pieces of sht.
Since they're made in Italy and not Chinese slave labour there would be a slight cost to the workforce, though I'm guessing the cost of the materials wouldn't be as much as its polyester.
I have a pair, and the silhouette is perfect for almost any outfit; truthfully, they're comfortable for me. One of the more comfortable pairs of shows I own. I'm thrilled with it and the money spent on it.
@@taylorg8509 I get it. I am incredibly picky in this price range because I'm not someone spending all my hard-earned money frivolously. I tried these on several times before buying and I'm happy with them. Different strokes for different folks ya know.
@@LGtheTrainer no I'm sorry Louie I was in a really bad mood earlier
Have a gr8 day bro
@@taylorg8509 My guy, it happens. I hope your day gets better. Smile bro!
I went to go buy these shoes and you did a great job on pointing out how hard they are. They are not as comfortable as one would think! I really wanted an excuse to buy these buy they just would not do
could you do the Yeezy 500 High, really wild looking shoes, very comfortable and seem to have high quality materials.
love the content and have learned a lot about leather and over construction of footwear!
Cheers!
There would need to be a $1k gold nugget hidden in the sole for me to say they're worth it.
Honestly I really like the silhouette and I think the design itself is worth some amount but I think 1k for that shoddy craftsmanship is pushing it a bit.
With better materials and care and at half the price, I could see them being worth it.
They're not shoddy, they're just nit high end like the price suggests. They're not $995 shoes in quality, more like $45.
Can you please do one from onrunning please. Keeps popping up on my feed. thank you, keep up the good work
I did a review on some On Cloudmonsters, check it out here:
ruclips.net/video/JrDTga6BWKQ/видео.html
The low bounce height suggests whats called a low restitution coefficient in collisions
Basically how much energy is imparted back into the collsion and how much is lost as heat, sound, etc
A harder plastic having a lower coefficient of restitution makes sense, if you measure the volume and mass of a piece of it to find the density too, it’d likely be enough to identify what the material is
Also the reason for the unwinding is likely different material, the tighter wind in the balenciaga after a shear failure suggests its more plastic than elastic (as strain hardening doesn’t happen in purely elastic materials, hence why it retains a shape after being cut) - it’s likely for that reason a polymer; couldn’t tell you which one
Measuring tensile strength and melting point might work though
You deserved to be called shoe scientist.
thanks a lot for making this video. Your way of looking at these expensive sneakers is amazing. yes i do like these things and i'm "guilty" of supporting these brands with my money but it's genuinely nice to see this type of videos. Other suggestions to more sneaker head type shoes that are still interesting unlike a sock glued on a 5$ outsole:
-Balenciaga Track or Tripple S (idk cuz i didnt cut them apart but i would think they are similar when it comes to construction)
-Any Adidas 4d shoe (they have a really interesting futuristic look and the tech behind it is really cool too)
-any Nike shoe with full air units (vapormax for eg.)
- any Space Hippie shoe (the whole recycling thing behind them is probably 90% marketing but the high top one has an interesting lacing system, and the whole line looks super interesting)
-Balenciaga Oversized Sneaker (i'm genuinely interested how high the leather quality on those)
-any Adidas Blade shoe just for the memes
-any Yeezy slide type shoe with the full foam upper (im curious whether they are any good or just a Crocs for the price of two Crocs)
-any "cheaper" self lacing shoes (i belive the Nike Adapt's current iteration is the cheapest rn but don't quote me on that one)
-any WeAreUnderdog sneaker (bonus points, you could make a collab with the designer of said shoes a lot easier cuz they are sometimes youtubers too)
i hope any of these catches your eye i would be really pleased to see any of these on this channel (tbh i'm already happy with the lot of sneakerhead content on the channel lately so keep it up man )
Triple S would be amazing. Can't speak to the materials but clearly the construction is at least more complicated (if not innovative) than yr average sneaker; you're paying for a genuinely unique silhouette. The Sock Runners are just a priced-up Nike Free RN without having to do the R&D themselves
@@caleblatreille8224 They are just fashion shoes. It's not a sportswear and they are designed with keeping in mind look is more important than useability.
@@Erhogz I didn't mention sports or usability at all? My point is that even within luxury fashion houses (where everything is just for looks), some shoes have far more elaborate construction or design elements than others.
Awesome video! Any chance of a Ballenciaga co creation coming out soon?
These remind me a bit of one shoes that I had, North Face Oscilate, I paid 40 for them in big sale :D
Cutting open a few cheap pairs of athletic shoes from Amazon and comparing the quality, price, tech, etc to other name brand shoes would likely be interesting to a lot of people.
Is a $20-$30 pair of athletic shoes on Amazon equal to the $150 pair of Nikes? It would be cool to see.
If the sole quality is equivalent assume the overall quality would be equal.
As a high end fashion consumer, I appreciate this video tremendously. Hope you can bring on more high end brands to show which ones actually use their crafts or are only about the name.
Most high end brands are cheap just like everything else, alot of the "made in Italy" brands use the same materials as every other brand. Versace is the perfect example because they're actually costume jewelry that uses gold plating like middle of the mall kiosks.
@@AndrewB23 I have worked in high end fashion all my life, you're not telling me anything I don't know, but thanks for trying to explain for others. Like I stated in my comment earlier " to show which ones actually use their crafts or are only about the name".
Self proclaimed high end fashion consumer LOL😭😭😭😭
@@John_Smith_Smith_John Sorry my comment hurt your feelings, I was just expressing the enjoyment of the video. Don't cry too hard now.
“Hurt my feelings” best you could come up with? Sheesh. You’re embarrassing and I’m pointing that out.
my favorite knit shoes are the Nike Free Rn from 2017, I own them in three colorways,
Awesome video.
Well, huge margins mean they don‘t have to sell a lot of them to make a profit.
@@TobiasRieperGood fashion houses dont make their money from selling clothing ironically, they make their money primarily from fragrances, makeup, and accessories
It would be interesting comparing other Balenciaga sneakers to this one like the triple s or the track
Yeah. I would love to see his review of the Triple S.
I've got two pairs, and the vegan leather on them is poooooor. Very uncomfortable. But the sole seems very well constructed, very interested to see what's in it
They're all trash. It's for poor people to think they're rich. No one knew who Balenciaga was until some stupid rapper was paid to mentioned it. For poors and new money.
@@nicolasmarkham9656 I got some replica Triple S made with genuine nubuck leather. They are definitely on the pricier side at $160 but I think that's well worth the price.
@@notgray88 I’m actually vegan lol so that wouldn’t work for me. That’s cool that you could get that though
@@nicolasmarkham9656 Oh that makes sense then. Hope you find some good shoes that work for you 👍
You should definitely do the defenders or the runners and compare them to the asics
Do a round-up of the 50 sole-sock sneakers on ali-express please
I would be curious to see sketchers "rip-offs" vs the original shoes they imitate, given how much they're praised for their comfort
Man! I’ve been asking for a triple S review forever!!!
the last few skechers i got only lasted me a number of weeks to a couple of months each. theyre ok but if you have any kind of foot problems whatsoever then theyre trash
@@davidpatterson6589 my dad used to be a cobbler and my grandfather was a cobbler too. I used to see them repair all kinds of shoes, but they also sold comfy regular shoes. My dad told me they would've never sold sketcher's-like shoes mainly because of the soles and the sole construction. The material used is far from durable or grippy and they did not approve of how the upper and the sole were put together with one another. However, they seem to be confortable and many people use them, so I'd like to know why people use these shoes instead of equally priced adidas/nikes, whose EVA midsole and sole are far better, despite still being of modest quality.
@@arturoone77 heavily depends on the model, Skechers hyperburst foam it's top tier
@@davidpatterson6589 what models did you use and did you run often with them?
Now we have a valid reason to destroy those shoes.
Id LOVE to see you do a cutting video of the Maison Margiela Replica sneakers- they have a huge cult following so it would be wonderful to see. Thank you :)
I even enjoyed the sponsor of your video..... great content !!
I'd love to see more barefoot shoes from you guys, like Vivobarefoot, Xero, Be Lenka, Ballop, etc
I’m curious. Maybe running shoes are different but I love all the bounce tests and all that but I’ve been selling skate shoes for 20+ years and have heard a million foam sales pitches. I do remember when adidas “boost” and “bounce” came out but it caught me off guard because up until that point I had always been taught that a foam should absorb shock and not bounce. Ive always been told that if the foam has a bounce that means that energy would be returning into your foot and joints. So a foam should absorb impact so that the energy is not returned to your joints. If you drop a steel bearing on a bed of poron it will literally thud and almost not bounce at all which means the energy is captured and your body is protected from impact. I think footprint insoles famously shows this in all their marketing for skateboarding insoles. I understand running is different than skateboarding but the science behind absorbing impact seems like it should be the same and in that case the balenciaga shoes performed the best for high level impact resistance. I’m just curious if anyone out there knows more about this.
It did seem like it was also just hard, though, so maybe the comparison would be more landing on concrete (Balenciaga) vs. a trampoline. I see what you mean though, I always wondered this too
In my understanding, there's a big difference in desired function. If you land on your board, you want your feet to stay on the board rock solid. The degree of control shoes give is your primary concern. For running, your primary concern is to conserve as much energy as possible. Unlike in skateboarding, the returned energy has a purpose in running by helping you push off for the next step.
@@LH_Vagrant that makes a lot of sense. I always ask my vendors for "more tech info" on their shoes but never really leave the conversation feeling like a got a solid answer. I always leave feeling like "its got electrolytes. its what plants crave" kinda vibe haha. like yeah... this is boost, this is lunarlon, this is abzorb foam... but what IS that?
Thats why I love this channel. getting down to the bottom of some things. Sometimes I think the manufacturer doesn't want to own the technology publicly because they may get slapped with a lawsuit like Shape Ups or Vibram got hit with for making false claims about their tech.
@@DavidBluetile I very much suspect you're right about their reasons for not sharing any useful info. It's a shame, but I can certainly understand their perspective. There's a fine line between good marketing and a painful lawsuit.
to be frank , as a shoe buyer , dont really care about all that boost , bounce crap , looks first , comfort second, easy peasy , lol
Hi, Loved the vid, had a question: About that ball bearing drop test, why is bouncier better? isn't shoe soles supposed to suppress and absorb shocks rather than spring them right back at your feet?
Video title spot on.
I agree.. My company, Texon Textile Division, made a much better version especially the upper is in strecthing jacquard textile. Would you like to have a look at the shoe?
Is your company buying plastics and materials made from slaves making pennies and then having slaves put it together? Or maybe just the first part is true and its "made in America" with slave crafted materials
I looked it up. Classic baiting investors with "eco friendly" "zero waste" but its plastic garbage that will always be bad for the environment
@@figsaregood balenciaga is far more likely to buy from those sources.
@@figsaregood I don't understand who you talking about
I'm convinced Balenciaga exists solely as a social experiment, they release the ugliest things imaginable for extortionate prices to see how many mugs will buy it purely for the name. These and Race Runners have to be the ugliest shoes on the market, yet they sell in droves, as do those ostentatious jumpers with the logo on them 30 times...
If I see anyone in Balenciaga I just think wazzock. Same price brands release lovely looking stuff, Givenchy and Balmain for instance. Wear that instead if you really want to spend a grand on a pair of trainers, not this absolute tat.
I agree and everyone I've met who's worn Balenciaga has the personality of a wet mop.
@@pjf2193 I find the same with Gucci. Usually guys with Turkey teeth, fake tans and fillers - and the Gucci likely came from Turkish 100% genuine-fake markets when they bought the teeth. I tend to find high class brands are usually worn by low class people, and I don't mean in a financial sense, I'm not a snob - I just mean idiots that have no charisma, intelligence or nuance about them, just fakery and Instagram worthy possessions to circle jerk with others like them.
Wet wipes is a great description as well 👍
Demna (creative director of Balenciaga) has been using Balenciaga as a way to make fun of modern fashion and show that anyone will truly buy designer as long as it has a logo.
yeah its all the tavistock institute don't let them psy-op you brah
Kerring destroyed Balenciaga, what it has become is not what the founder intended. He made & designed beautiful elegant clothes.
Thanks for that
Those are nice shoes
Balenciaga as a brand is pretty genius in its new iteration. They really increased their margins to the furthest extent they could by masquerading cheap products as status symbols and luxury items.
You dont understand their business model
Yes, they feed off haters like mschf. The best outcome for them is for you to talk about how bad they are to all your friends.
Brands like balenciaga make their money from perfumes, makeup, accessories, bags, etc. not from clothing, which it how they can afford to sell such abstract clothing (like the recent set of armour made by english historical blacksmiths) with such little margins
@@tsu08761e Seems like you're the one that doesn't understand their business model. The manufacturing cost of their clothing is extremely low and thus when they charge close to 1000 or more for their clothes, they have insane margins. The balenciaga socks probably cost $5 in actual materials or less. The armor collections that might cost more are just to drum up discussion and maintain brand awareness, thus they don't actually have to make that many of those pieces.
@@six7264 i know people who work in the fashion industry, this is how it works.
I got a pair of these without the brand name for 20 bucks... and the quality is exactly like this.
that just sounds like lead poisoning to me 🤣don't risk it
@@_narcissist "dont risk it" bro would rather spend 49.75x the price for the EXACT if not better quality
Just buy some New Balance 990s. The sort of people impressed by shoes like these, are not the people you should want to impress.
@@_narcissist I'd say you're more at risk of getting "lead poisoning" from a mugger seeing you wear these to steal them from you, just saying.
@@fionathefox8945 the worst part is I wasn’t even kidding 😅 you should look into those issues fr there’s documentaries and stuff
Ao far you have meade the best comparison, thrift store clothing , im dead lmao
Rock collecting soles cool.
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Thanks for giving some history of the brand. Unfortunately besides the name, Balenciaga today has basically no relation to Mr. Balenciaga's fashion house, which was revolutionary in mid-century womenswear. (The brand's website does not even share its history--they are literally banking on the name alone.) At least with brands like Dior and Chanel, the founder's aesthetic continues in the brand's modern iteration (questions of quality aside), but Balenciaga's aesthetics today are an insult to its founder's legacy. When he closed his fashion house, it should have been left that way.
You should do a review on the hunter wellington rain boots
Great Video, i would really like see you review the new MKBHD x Atoms 251
Whenever I saw someone with these, I was thinking this person clearly lost their minds and now I'm gonna double down on that sentiment.
As always, great job demystifying overpriced shoes. If I could humbly request the following to be next to get the knife:
Balenciaga SSS
Reebok zigtech
Anything with APL "load and launch" tech
@Marc Carran yes, because the shoes I listed are either hiding behind a brand or potential buzzwords in order to generate a sale. I requested "humbly" because I acknowledged I'm not in a position to make an outright demand. If he does it, awesome if not, he still makes great content that I'm a fan of. What's the problem?
@Marc Carran cry
@Marc Carran I don't think you understand how his channel works. While he doesn't explicitly take requests, and I'm sure they have a long list of shoes already waiting to be cut, I'm also sure that they're looking and listening for potential suggestions. I've been collecting shoes for more than 20 years, and I know enough to have some in mind that might add a little more in terms of just shows with foam and leather.
But yeah, sure, people shouldn't interact with content creators. Just shut up and watch. I gotcha. I'm sure he appreciates you white knighting him.
@Marc Carran so then how would you suggest going about making a suggestion? Would, "can I make a suggestion" have been better than "can I humbly request"? Because I think it's less about semantics with you and more about you just having a problem with people asking in general.
@Marc Carran hey marc could you please buy me some balenciaga trple s sneakers thanks bro
I reccomend reading 'Deluxe, how luxury lost its lusture'
They are the most comfortable shoes I have tried so far