First off, let’s address the elephant in the room: Yupoo. If you’re asking about *original* Balenciaga sneakers and Yupoo in the same breath, you gotta be a little… skeptical, right? Yupoo, for those not in the know, is kinda like a visual catalog for sellers, often dealing in, ahem, *inspired* goods. Let’s just leave it at that.
So, finding *truly* authentic, straight-from-Balenciaga kicks on Yupoo? Highly improbable, bordering on “are you kidding me?” territory. BUT, and this is a big but, that doesn’t mean you can’t find some pretty darn good replicas. I mean, some of these factories (like the “NO.1 FACTORY” mentioned, supposedly making super light Speed Trainers at 240 grams) are getting *really* good at mimicking the look and feel.
And then there’s the whole “original” thing. What does “original” even *mean* in this context? Are we talking about the *first* Triple S that ever came out? Are we talking about a model that’s still being produced? Or are we just talking about something that looks like it *should* be Balenciaga? ‘Cause let’s be honest, some of their designs are… out there. Like, the Triple S? Love it or hate it, it’s a statement piece, a chunky, multi-colored beast.
I saw something about Balenciaga being founded in 1936 by Cristóbal Balenciaga. That’s a long time ago. I wonder what he would think about these crazy sneakers that are being made now?
And about that “OK batch Balenciaga Triple S Sneaker ‘White Black Red’——533882W09E19000” thing… that looks like a product code. Makes you wonder how many variations they actually make?
Honestly, navigating the world of Yupoo and trying to score “original” Balenciaga sneakers is a bit of a wild goose chase. You’re more likely to end up with a high-quality dupe, which, depending on your budget and expectations, might be perfectly acceptable. Just don’t go in expecting the real deal and you won’t be too disappointed.