Balenciaga Bordeuax Smooth Calf Leather Braided Rope Combat Boots SS19
 
had to use the wayback machine to find the actual name of these boots
 
which was much shorter than I previously thought
 
these are absolutely the pinnacle of luxury with an added subtlety and delicacy
 
italian craftsmanship at it's finest, tip-top material choices, and top-tier construction
 
these boots are wonderful
 
they are essentially a much better Doc Martens in every way, shape, and form
 
longevity being a key factor here, which the Doc will not offer you
 
I know Balenciaga has strange and inconsistent sizing patterns
 
but I have you covered
 
these are a men's size 43 in european sizing
 
they run about a half size large
 
I am a true size 44 in all EU sneakers, and they fit well, but... the top of my foot was very snug and didn't feel so great where the tongue and stitch-line begins
 
leading me to believe that a size 43.5 is about where these stand on a regular size graph
 
it's unfortunate these don't come in half sizes, but that's Balenciaga for you
 
overall; very comfortable but I definitely need a size 44
 
they feature very large bottoms that aren't overly clunky on foot, a height boost of about two full inches, and a fabulous looking silhouette however you decide to lace them
 
I highly recommend these boots to ANYONE looking for a traditional looking pair of boots with an elevated style