We live in the golden age of sneakers, where we have access to almost any brand we desire, from Jordans to luxury brands such as Balenciaga. In the last few years, sneakers and streetwear have come a long way from mere apparel on the streets to being seen on the catwalks of luxury high-fashion.
While the iconic Nike and adidas silhouettes will never go out of fashion, every now and then it’s okay to splurge and step up your sneaker game with some premium footwear. To make sure you have access to some of the hottest shoes out there at an affordable price, we have compiled our top picks of the best luxury sneakers under retail price.
Balenciaga Triple S Navy
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Balenciaga’s most popular sneaker silhouette, the Triple S, dons a striking navy colourway. With a navy blue upper that has different shades of blue all across, the midsole and the outsole have a unique contrasting shift of red, beige and white, adding to the luxurious look of the shoe. The upper of the shoe has to detail in blue in a slightly lighter colour. You can see the Balenciaga branding in white, just below the ankle, along the lateral side.
Retail Price: SG$1,330 | Novelship Price: SG$1,077
Balenciaga Track Trainer White
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With a wide array of crisscrossing patterns on the upper to give it a more modern and futuristic look, this Balenciaga Track Trainer comes entirely in a white colourway. The white upper features a breathable mesh, covered with white detailing. The midsole and outsole of the shoe, which are also white in colour, protrude out from the back of the shoe. At the front of the shoe near the toe box, the Balenciaga logo is visible and right along the heel, you can read the word ‘Track,’ adding to the minimalistic look of the sneaker.
Retail Price: SG$1,390 | Novelship Price: SG$964
Gucci Ace ‘Fake/ Not Print’
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The Gucci Ace Fake/Not Print is a beautiful sneaker that is constructed in a beautiful, eco-friendly material. The sole of the shoe is completely white and has visible external stitching. The words ‘NOT’ and ‘FAKE’ can be seen on each of the lateral sides, right over the signature Gucci colourway lines. The upper is made out of a patterned beige with multiple Double G logos throughout. Premium brown leather lines the tongue, crisscrossed by a unique lace structure.
Retail Price: SG$902 | Novelship Price: SG$755
Balenciaga Speed Sneaker Graffiti ‘Black Fluo Green’
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The Balenciaga Speed Graffiti ‘Black Fluo Green’ is a futuristic-looking shoe that comes in a black, white, and green colourway. With a polyamide and elastane construction, the shoe comes in a sock-like design where the black top is completely knit in one piece. The word Balenciaga is stretched out in a graffiti-style text, written in green throughout the white midsole, while a black outsole finishes off the look. Besides these designs, the shoe is completely plain and has no designs on the sock construction upper, adding to the simplicity of the design.
Retail Price: SG$1,225 | Novelship Price: SG$928
Balenciaga Speed Trainer ‘Black Green’
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With a high top silhouette that comes in a completely black sock design, the Balenciaga Black Green Speed Trainer comes in a black and green colourway. The upper is completely plain and simple, fitting around your foot comfortably. On the lateral side of the shoe, you can see the Balenciaga logo printed in white, just behind the toe box and above the midsole. Near the heel of the shoe, hints of opaque green give the shoe a modern, futuristic aesthetic.
Retail Price: SG$1,130 | Novelship Price: SG$852
Disney x Gucci Ace Low ‘Mickey Mouse Ivory’
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Gucci has come up with an intentionally unclean, outdoorsy-looking sneaker for their Disney collaboration. Coming in an off-white colourway, the Disney x Gucci Ace Low is a simple sneaker that has the beloved Mickey Mouse on the lateral side of the shoe. Adding to the simple aesthetic, you can see some red highlights at the heel counter, with a clean Gucci logo printed in gold.
Retail Price: SG$1,374 | Novelship Price: SG$996
Alexander McQueen Oversized Sneaker 2019 WMNS
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The 2019 oversized women’s exclusive sneaker from Alexander McQueen was one of the most sought after and popular shoes of that year. Designed in a chunky, oversized silhouette, the shoes are quite disproportionately large. The entire upper is made out of leather with just a splash of silver at the back, where you can see the Alexander Mcqueen text printed at the heel counter.
Retail Price: SG$760 | Novelship Price: SG$611