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Balenciaga Speed

For men 35+: fit, comfort, weather and wear.

BalenciagaChunky shape

Reviews

2 of 4 reviews recommend it.

2 do not recommend it.

Will it fit your foot?

  • Length: Small to large: mixed

Where can you wear it?

  • Warm days: feels cool
  • Feels light on foot
  • Worn for casual, walking

$995Luxuryprice on the maker's site

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  • Uppertextile
  • SoleChunky-looking
  • Coloursblack

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Do Balenciaga Speed run big?

Length

  • True to size.

Speed

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

How heavy do they feel?

Weight on foot

  • Feels light.

Speed

  • Feels light.

Do they feel hot in warm weather?

In warm weather

  • Feels cool.

How do they hold up over time?

Will they keep their looks?

  • Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.

Speed

  • Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

Speed

  • Some pairs are still in use.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

Materials & everyday details

Upper material

textile

Sole shape

Chunky-looking

Materials & details
Colour contrast
Sole stands out from the upper
Sole colours
black / white
Upper colours
black

From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.

See them on video

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Ultimate Guide to Balenciaga Speed Trainers – Before You Buy

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Red Balenciaga Speed Trainers review and on foot

Balenciaga Speed Sneaker Black White Sole: A Timeless Luxury Essential

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About our research

Based on 14 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

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Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

Balenciaga Speed vs Nike Air Monarch IV

Also used for walking. Compare weight on the foot.
Balenciaga Speed vs Nike Air Monarch IV
What mattersBalenciaga SpeedNike Air Monarch IV
Length
  • True to size.

Speed

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Speed

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking
Maker price$995 (price on the maker's site)$85 (price on the maker's site)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Balenciaga Speed vs Nike Shox TL

Also used for casual and walking. Compare length.
Balenciaga Speed vs Nike Shox TL
What mattersBalenciaga SpeedNike Shox TL
Length
  • True to size.

Speed

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Speed

  • Feels light.
  • Feels heavy.
Uppertextilemesh
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Balenciaga Speed vs Puma RS-X

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Balenciaga Speed
Balenciaga Speed
Puma RS-X
Puma RS-XSee this model
Balenciaga Speed vs Puma RS-X
What mattersBalenciaga SpeedPuma RS-X
Length
  • True to size.

Speed

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Runs small.

RS-X

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Speed

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Uppertextilenubuck / suede
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.

Balenciaga Speed vs Converse Run Star Hike

Also used for casual. Compare weight on the foot.
Balenciaga Speed vs Converse Run Star Hike
What mattersBalenciaga SpeedConverse Run Star Hike
Length
  • True to size.

Speed

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Platform Canvas

  • Runs large.
  • True to size.

Run Star Hike

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Speed

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

Run Star Hike

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.

Balenciaga Speed vs Converse Run Star Legacy CX

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Balenciaga Speed vs Converse Run Star Legacy CX
What mattersBalenciaga SpeedConverse Run Star Legacy CX
Length
  • True to size.

Speed

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Run star legacy cx high top

  • True to size.

Run Star Legacy CX

  • Runs large.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Speed

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

Run star legacy cx high top

  • Feels light.

Run Star Legacy CX

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-23.

Balenciaga Speed vs Nike Air Max Dn8

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Balenciaga Speed vs Nike Air Max Dn8
What mattersBalenciaga SpeedNike Air Max Dn8
Length
  • True to size.

Speed

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Speed

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.

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Updated Sep 2026 · How we research