Balenciaga Women's Ankle Boots

The Balenciaga ankle boot lives in two opposed registers: the graphic pointed toe of the Knife and the utilitarian heft of the Tractor. JoliCloset lists 60 pre-owned Balenciaga women's ankle boots, all authenticated — from BB-logo chelsea to lambskin biker.

The styles to know

The Knife, launched by Demna, lengthens the silhouette with a very elongated point in stretch leather (Knife) or smooth leather (Knife Boot). The Tractor works the opposite note: a thick lug sole, utilitarian feel, mounted on lambskin or nubuck. Biker boots in distressed lambskin extend the house Motorcycle DNA; Chelsea with BB elastics add a more all-round read. Also worth tracking second-hand: Strike platform boots and rarer models (Spike, Wedge).

Sizing and care

Balenciaga sizes in EU (35-41 women's). The Knife runs short at the toe — go up half a size if you're between sizes. The Tractor runs true but a thicker sock fits the utilitarian last. When buying, check sole wear (resoling possible via Balenciaga client services), stitching and inner lining.

Buying pre-owned

At retail, a Knife clears €1,100 and a Tractor €1,200. Second hand on JoliCloset these models become accessible, with the bonus of seasonal colourways (glossy black, taupe, glossy red) no longer at retail. To explore the rest of the house, browse our Balenciaga women's shoes.