Balenciaga's packaging for me has been actually pretty bad. I ordered 2 black highs in a 42 - one of them came repackaged in a brown paper box (rather than the white ones in the stores) with an older dust bag and no security tag...the other pair arrived in a beat up white box (at least it had...
Yeah, I already mentioned that earlier...but tbh, it's not that big of a deal...as long as they don't KEEP increasing the price...last year, they were only $545!
If you think $10 is bad, some of the women's bags increased by over $300!
Even the men's bags went up in price, but only by a max of $100! Good thing I copped my backpack last month from Mr. Porter!
Guys, heads up: Don't use Apple Garde Leather Rain & Stain Repellent on the WHITE Arenas...it makes them feel sticky and not smooth - I just sprayed all my other Arenas, Pleateds, and even my bags and they turned out perfect with the Apple Garde, but the White Arenas have the painted/crackly...
Ordered blacks and red Arenas - my impressions on quality:
Both the black and red I received that that ugly creasing on the tongue (but just on one shoe, so the left and right shoe in each pair looked like they didn't match...)...Returned the black, but kept the Rouge since I've been searching...
Does anyone have information on grey Arenas coming in anytime soon?
Also, for the new monochrome Gris Beton sneakers (which look amazing and plush in person - I saw them in Barneys BH), are the sizes the same as in the Pleateds? I wear 42 for Arenas and 43 in Pleated...but Mr. Porter shows...
Hmm...you did a really nice job with the cleanup considering the before pictures! I see the difference, but is it that noticeable when you wear the shoes? You could try some tire cleaner or some rubber cleaner?
Nice pickup!
I'm curious to see how they turned out after you cleaned them! I'm so scared to wear my white Arenas because I'm afraid the dirt won't come out...
Usually, I use a damp microfiber with hot water and some antibacterial soap.
Hey Guys! I'm new here and I wanted to purchase some Balenciaga pleated high-tops. I am a size 42 with my Arenas; do the pleats fit the same? I'm usually a 43 for regular shoes
Thanks!