The Ultimate Community Powered Balenciaga Shoe and Clothing Sizing Guide

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The purpose of this guide is to ensure that articles fit comfortably and not overly large. For a runway look, TTS is often a suitable option. However, it's important to note that excessive movement due to the extra room inside the shoe may damage them and be detrimental to both your feet and the shoe itself. After all it's a preference of style - if you want the runway styling, you might want to consider TTS or even sizing up.

Note: Balenciaga uses unisex sizing across all their footwear.

Size guide:

SNEAKERS:

Note: the size downs are referring to your standard shoe size from a different brand, like Adidas or Nike. For instance, if you have a 45 in Nike sneakers, a 44 in 3xls will fit you.

  • 3XL Sneakers (32 mentions)
    • Size down once, TTS for wide feet. Comfortable with room in toe box.
  • Track Sneakers (25 mentions)
    • TTS or size down 0.5. Wider fit than other models.
  • 10XL Sneakers (23 mentions)
    • Size down 1-2 sizes from TTS. 2 sizes down is for very snug fit
    • For preorder version (Available in Black & green and white + black and pink for women) size down 2 sizes
    • Extremely oversized by design.
  • Cargo Sneakers (20 mentions)
    • Size down 1-2 sizes. Similar sizing to 10XL.
    • Runway version (gray on yellow pair) can be sized down by 2-3 sizes.
  • Triple S (18 mentions)
    • TTS or size down 0.5. Chunky but true to length.
  • Defender/Bouncer (15 mentions)
    • TTS for wide feet, size down once for narrow feet. Snug fit around ankle.
  • Runner Sneakers (14 mentions)
    • Size down 1 or TTS if you have wide feet.
    • Comfortable fit with some room.
  • Speed Trainers (8 mentions)
    • Size down once.
    • Stretchy material allows for snug fit.
  • Arena Sneakers (5 mentions)
    • Size down one size, 2 if between sizes.
    • Older model, runs large.
  • Circuit Sneakers (4 mentions)
    • Size down once. Similar to Runner sizing.
  • X-Pander Sneakers (4 mentions)
    • TTS. Platform style needs proper fit.
  • 6XL Sneakers (3 mentions)
    • Size down 1 size from TTS.
    • Basically 10xl but with less exaggerated proportions
  • Paris Sneakers (3 mentions)
    • TTS. Standard fit.
  • Monday Sneakers (3 mentions)
    • Size down once. Similar to 3xl sizing.
  • Stapler Sneakers (2 mentions)
    • TTS or 1 size down if between sizes. More snug compared to 3xl.
  • HD Sneakers (1 mention)
    • Size down one full size.
  • Adidas X Balenciaga Stan Smith (1 mention)
    • Size down one size if you have very narrow feet
    • TTS if you have medium or wide feet
    • Very narrow model, might not fit comfortably if you have wide feet despite TTS or sizing up.
  • Platform Sneakers (runway) (1 mention)
    • TTS or one size down if between sizes.

BOOTS:

  • Strike Boots (28 mentions)
    • Size down 1 size, 2 sizes if between sizes (as in 11.5 -> 10). Some people recommend TTS for comfort but it might be a bit too roomy.
    • Canvas version fits a bit smaller - size down one size or TTS for roomier fit.
  • Stomper Boots (17 mentions)
    • Size down 1 size for a comfortable fit, 2 sizes for snug fit.
  • Alaska Boots (12 mentions)
    • Size down 1-2 sizes. 1 size for comfortable fit, 2 sizes for snug fit.
    • Fur lining can be removed for a more relaxed look.
    • Fits very large. Note that boots will get warm very quickly with a more snug fit.
  • Steroid Boots (10 mentions)
    • TTS for comfort. Tight instep if sized down.
    • Might be uncomfortable regardless of the size.
  • Trooper Boots (7 mentions)
    • TTS for comfort. Heavy boot needs proper fit.
    • Might be uncomfortable regardless of the size.
  • Bulldozer Boots (6 mentions)
    • TTS or size down once. Depends on foot width.
  • Croc Boots (4 mentions)
    • Size down once. Roomy toe box.
  • Rhino Chelsea Boots (1 mention)
    • Size down once. Very roomy in toe box. TTS can work for comfort.
  • Santiago Boots (1 mention)
    • Size down once. Roomy toe box.
  • Hummer Boots (1 mention)
    • Size down 1-2 sizes.
    • Very oversized. Some people have reported wearing size 41 with TTS of 43.
  • Biker Boots (1 mention)
    • Sizing varies significantly - trying on recommended.
    • Reports of sizes 41, 42, and 43 fitting similarly for TTS 42.

OTHER FOOTWEAR:

  • Rhino Derby (6 mentions)
    • Size down 1-2 sizes. Very roomy fit.
  • Tractor Loafer (2 mentions)
    • Size down 1-2 sizes. Very roomy fit, TTS will make the heel slip.
  • Sunday Mules (1 mention)
    • Size down 1 size. Roomy fit.
  • Leather Mules (Napoli, Romeo, Pasadena) (1 mention)
    • TTS or size down once based on preference.

CLOTHING:

Note: For clothing sizes, a size 3 is approximately equivalent to a men's large.

  • Hoodies (25 mentions)
    • Size down 1-2 sizes from your normal size for hoodies categorized with "oversized fit".Check specific fit type (medium/large/oversized).
    • Sizing down too much might get uncomfortable on the neck opening.
  • T-Shirts (15 mentions)
    • Size down from your normal size for t-shirts categorized with "oversized fit".Pay attention to fit designation (medium/large/oversized).
    • Sizing down too much might get uncomfortable on the neck opening.
  • Pants/Jeans (12 mentions)
    • Size down one from your normal size for pants categorized with "baggy fit".Usually very oversized by design.
    • Double check the waist measurements from Balenciaga's site.
  • Jackets (10 mentions)
    • Size down from your normal size for jackets categorized with "oversized fit".Check specific model's fit type.
  • Caps/Hats (8 mentions)
    • Size up as they run small. Shallow fit by design. Newer models fit larger.