Balenciaga Track: the story of the sneaker, which size to get and prices on Yupoo
The Balenciaga Track is the chunky, many-layered hiking-meets-running sneaker that followed the Triple S. Here's its story, the versions that matter, how to pick your size, its store price and how to look for it on Yupoo with Yupa.
The story of the Balenciaga Track
The Track was designed under Demna, Balenciaga's creative director from 2015. It came right after the Triple S, shown at the autumn-winter 2017 show, which kicked off the chunky sneaker trend. The Track was shown at the autumn-winter 2018 show and released in September 2018.
The idea: mix a running shoe with a hiking boot. It's made of 176 parts, with layers of overlays everywhere, a thick sole and deep lugs. At launch it was first sold at Selfridges in London, by appointment, for around €650 to €700.
It became a cult shoe because it pushed the 'too much' look of the Triple S even further, while being lighter on foot than it looks. In 2019 Balenciaga released the Track.2, a follow-up with a different shape.
The Track versions that matter
| Version | What changes | Good to know |
| Track (2018) | The original, 176 parts, lugged sole | The one people mean by the name |
| Track.2 (2019) | The follow-up, with a reworked shape and details | Don't confuse it with the original |
| Triple black | All black | The easiest to wear |
| Triple white | All white | Gets dirty fast, needs care |
| Multicolour | Mixes of grey, blue, red, neon yellow depending on the season | Closest to the Track's spirit |
| Faux fur versions | Faux fur lining or details | Seasonal drops, harder to find |
Which size to get in the Balenciaga Track
Balenciaga makes its sneakers in whole EU sizes, no half sizes. The Track looks huge, but it isn't necessarily roomy inside: all those overlays take up space around your foot.
To get it right:
- Start from your usual EU size.
- You're a half size (say 42.5): go to the whole size above (43) rather than below.
- You have wide feet: go one size up as well.
- Measure your foot in centimetres, heel against a wall, and compare with the insole length in the album's chart.
- Watch out for US or Chinese sizes in some albums: always convert to EU before you pick, see /guides/tailles-chinoises.
Balenciaga Track price in 2026
In 2018 the Track launched at around €650 to €700. In 2026, full prices at retailers sit around €700 to €900 depending on the colourway. They change often and sales are common, so check the official site before comparing.
On Yupoo every seller sets their own price, and it varies a lot from store to store. Yupa shows the price each seller lists, converted to euros, without changing it. Add shipping and, on arrival, VAT and sometimes customs duty: it's all in /guides/douane-colis-chine.
To compare two listings, look closely at photos of the sole and the layers, check the size chart in centimetres, and think about the box: a Track box is big, and volumetric weight can push shipping up.
| Where | Rough price |
| Launch price (2018) | around €650 to €700 |
| Full price at retailers (2026) | around €700 to €900 depending on colourway |
| Yupoo seller listings | varies, shown by Yupa in euros as the seller lists it |
Finding the Balenciaga Track on Yupoo with Yupa
Instead of opening albums one by one, type the model name on Yupa: you see public listings from several Yupoo stores at once, with prices in euros. Yupa doesn't sell anything: you always deal with the seller.
- Type 'Balenciaga Track'. For the follow-up, search 'Track 2' separately.
- Filter by type (shoes) and by size.
- Compare stores: photos, price in euros, size chart.
- Open the seller's album to see every photo and their contact details.
- To sharpen your searches, read /blog/chercher-sur-yupoo.
How to wear the Track
The Track is bulky, so it works best with trousers that have some volume too: joggers, cargos, straight or wide jeans. Let the hem sit on the tongue or just above it so the whole shoe shows.
If you've got a loud colourway, keep the rest simple with plain colours. In triple black it goes with pretty much anything, even a cleaner outfit.
Does the Balenciaga Track run true to size?
Start from your usual EU size. Balenciaga doesn't do half sizes: if you're a 42.5, take a 43. If you have wide feet, go one size up as well.
How much is a Balenciaga Track in 2026?
Full prices at retailers sit around €700 to €900 depending on the colourway. On Yupoo every seller sets their own price; Yupa shows it converted to euros, unchanged.
What's the difference between the Track and the Track.2?
The Track is the original 2018 model, made of 176 parts. The Track.2, released in 2019, is the follow-up with a reworked shape and details.
How do I clean a Balenciaga Track?
A soft brush and warm soapy water on the sole and the layers, no washing machine. Let it air dry, away from a radiator.
Where can I find the Balenciaga Track on Yupoo?
Type 'Balenciaga Track' on Yupa, filter by shoes and size, compare stores, then open the seller's album to get in touch.
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