For the avant-garde fashion brand Balenciaga, you thought its designs were only seen on the runway or worn by Hollywood stars? You are wrong! The latest launched "Biker 90MM Over-The-Knee Boots" merges fashion and motorcycle gear, and is priced at $8,700. But the question is, is it suitable for real motorcycle riders to wear on their trips?
"Biker 90MM Over-The-Knee Boots" is a boot whose design is inspired from the protective gear of bikers. There is a 90mm high heel and a pointy front, with a "battle-worn" or scuffed look. Most notable is the Balenciaga branding on the bottom of the shoe, which appears to have been copied from the font of the famous motorcycle gear brand Alpinestars. Is this a coincidence or a favor done to Alpinestars? It's also hard to tell if Balenciaga consulted Alpinestars before doing this...
True, the Balenciaga Biker Boots are a fun experiment for fashion enthusiasts, but for serious bikers or riders, $8,700 will certainly buy more practical gear from top-tier brands like Dainese or Alpinestars, or the money can be used for track days or riding courses to improve riding skills.
Maaari nating sabihing, ang eksperimento ng Balenciaga sa cross-over na ito ay kakaiba, ngunit sa mga aspeto ng kalidad at coordination, tila hindi ito kasing ganda ng mga nakaraang collaborations ng iba pang streetwear brands, tulad ng Supreme na nag-collaborate sa Honda at Fox Racing, na may mas mataas na kalidad at mas magandang cohesion kumpara sa mga boots na ito.
