Balenciaga Triple S Breds: Don't Believe The Hype

Complex's weekly series Don't Believe the Hype takes a look at what's hot and what's just hot air. Sneakers, clothes, tech, food-nothing is safe. One of the most hyped sneakers in the last few years is Balenciaga's Triple S sneaker. So what happens when they decide to drop a "bred" colorway very similar to the Jordan 1? The hype was so big, we decided to wait on line for several hours in the rain to get these...and Complex employees didn't hold back at all when they got their eyes on them, in this episode of Don't Believe The Hype.
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[@revinhoang93]

Boi said 5’13

[@revenge680]

Mans didn't disappoint

[@DoubleZippea]

Lol 😂

[@DoubleZippea]

Two big ass sketchers lol 😆

[@Laxhrix]

@@DoubleZippea if you can’t afford them just say that

[@Justwairpod]

When this vid dropped I didn’t believe the hype too, and now I’m literally about to buy a pair next week.

[@kingshadow_5129]

ahmed Wair sane here they started growing on me and got one for a good price on Grailed

[@ThecrazyJH96]

ahmed Wair You wasted one thousand dollars on chunky shoes you’ll wear for a year

[@imchronic5539]

@@ThecrazyJH96 you can wear them longer lol

[@erique_k]

ImChronic I have two pairs, my first pair was bought nearly two years ago

[@imchronic5539]

@@erique_k , i got two pairs as well. I agree

[@eep9391]

On foot it looks fine imo, not worth $850 though. And people are complaining about the price, obviously it’s marketed to people who have that amount of money to spend so what are you complaining for if you don’t even like it? And it’s pretty bold saying that “nobody” likes Balenciaga shoes and that people only like them for “the hype” because people have different tastes and they’re made by a designer brand. Tbh I don’t even know why I’m talking about this because at the end of the day people are people and shoes are just fuckin shoes...

[@gregorygjp8470]

Real talk👌

[@psychoyt4459]

i kinda wanna buy em off wonderkicks hahaha they 175$ in the cream colorway and they pretty dope i might actually cop those instead of wasting 1000$ on them

[@pauldela1051]

really the only people I see wear the balenciaga triple s are fashionistas that are not into "hypebeast" or "complex". they're usually into "vogue", "harpers bazaar", etc...

[@gottablast9279]

Paul Dela yeah thats true because they know much more about styling them and fashion in general but there are a few hypeasts with triple s out there too but these are ugly af

[@weirdreportt]

Go to Seoul, Korea we come in a bunch of groups, and some of them are rocking Triple S. It's funny how American fashion culture couldn't handle this shoe since they are stuck with their bogos, hoodies, and skinny distressed jeans. Pretty much what 12 American kids would wear. Lol

[@gottablast9279]

VITTXRIO yeah Koreans are much much more into fashion sometimes theyre rocking pretty crazy stuff but i love it

[@smokekush6835]

@@weirdreportt garbage triple s is wack 😭😭😭😭😭😭😆

[@jacoblargosit4041]

VITTXRIO you really just *DRAGGED* The U.S.A

[@doggyninja]

Sure the look is polarizing, but in/on person they are actually quite nice. the shoes are actually the comfiest pair of sneakers I have ever worn. yes they are way overpriced especially now that it is made in china. but if they were maybe 250$ they would be the best sneakers ever.

[@arnoldoturcios5317]

badum dadum i agree i know late to your comment I really like the pair but all of my friends hate the sneaker

[@WVG103]

I like the Balenciaga's as well...the shoe is very intriguing...

[@joshuarunt5664]

You must be broke as hell. I have it and the Balcenciaga's are the most uncomfortable shoe in my collection. I'll probably give it away to my little cousin. They're heavy and don't compare to literally any nike or Jordan I have. Just admit you're a sheep

[@YoungBlackTalented31]

That asian girl deadass looks like Yumi Ishiyama from Code Lyoko! Do your googles hahahaha

[@wilddoge8300]

Haha, Code Lyoko has always been the shit!

[@alejandroserrano7755]

Black Minimalist bruh, you right on point with that

[@bocajinake3487]

Black Minimalist 😅😅😅

[@mohamedakid87]

Great, now you make me want to binge watch Code Lyoko.

[@Dann4751]

Have to watch Code Lyoko again

[@brandynnoel9682]

2022. Still. Believe the hype.

[@punkuin5208]

That Palm Angels hoodie tho 🔥

[@ricostacks8222]

These shoes are so beautiful in person. And also so comfortable I owned 3 of them

[@KShelts]

Ngl it kinda looks dope on foot

[@pabloa5288]

I bought em and they are super comfortable. Downside was they only came in 1 size and my feet look really big. Still worth it in my opinion, plus I got it for 550-ish dollars on therealreal so yay for me

[@punkuin5208]

It's just part of the oversized culture that we're currently in. Everyone's rocking oversized jackets right now, so what's so bad about an oversized shoe?

[@MishoAmoli]

love them

[@NikulasSwain]

0:48 that girl straight outta code lyoko

[@jessyopoku3458]

Yo you got me going back to watch it all over again, brings back so memories 😅

[@chenugent]

"I didn't realise, there are literally three soles" IM DONEEEEE

[@sebysorica4562]

Just copped a pair today lol, love them

[@iggy1538]

What color??? Debating on these or the blue and yellow ones

[@s0mesaiyan489]

They remind me of that episode of Doug where he buys those big ass basketball shoes

[@skulley6361]

lmao exactly

[@JP-rc2bz]

Super Pretendo

[@Nello1]

I just bought this model two days ago😅

[@DMWBN3]

hater777 victim 🐑

[@obykanoby2555]

@@DMWBN3 stop it with theae comments. Its his choice not yours. If he likes them and he has the money he may buy them. And its not alwaya bout the hype. I personally whould prefer them if they werent balenciaga.( i dislike the brand but not the shoe )

[@DMWBN3]

O B Y K V N X B Y stop with these comments.....😀😀 You sound like dick Turpin!

[@LookToGod]

@@obykanoby2555it's not his choice they were marketed and he reacted

[@faleazn]

the girl who looks like Yumi from code lyoko has a nice af voice

[@berndstromberg9070]

All these Americans hating on the Triple S because they are still on the style Kanye used to rock in 2015.

[@pauldela1051]

Bernd Stromberg well said....

[@pauldela1051]

dont forget jordans...

[@pauldela1051]

Simon Lu. yah but your comparing a basketball shoe to a fashion runway shoe. that's like reading a complex magazine to a vogue magazine..... and besides being at the age of a 40 year old female, i dont see myself wearing a jordan, I just look like I'm trying to look like a highschool kid....

[@aryarock22]

So true lmfaooo

[@RenaAr65]

Trust the 2 Chinese people and the white boy to say yes 😂😂😂

[@bigmoe823]

Man I'm glad these weren't around growing up, my dad loved launching shoes at me while being lazy watching tv and I was being annoying,,,these things would've caused lots of damage property alone including human KO's and TKO's...shoe (pun intended SHEW!)

[@esetravels]

When the guy said by the shape of the box i thought you where doing an episode on birthday cake 🎂. The rice I was eating went up my nostril, next time I see don’t believe the hype I would make sure I’m not eating

[@samirisaacyuh2248]

1:02 the CDG faded coach jacket goes hard asf

[@9thMaestro]

1:35 pure comedy

[@robbiepower3941]

Bought mine for € 779 ! Dublin 🇮🇪 Triple S CLEAR’S 🔥🔥🔥 When you put them and look down at them and see how crazy they look and how comfortable they are, the air bubble with the sole helps, not with the weight.. doh!. You will want them. First time walking in them is funny but you get used to the weight over time. If making long distances bring a backpack and some Yeezy’S or Ultra-Boost as back-ups. They should be €550 since making the move to China 🇨🇳,

[@yoloswaggins4958]

How has that Asian kid got a 500 dollar chrome hearts hat on and 1000+ Balenciaga shoes on? How much are you guys getting paid at Complex????

[@Bajangle]

yoloswaggins49 bad investments 😂😂😂

[@yoloswaggins4958]

I saw the weeknd perform in a similar hat like that at coachella but atleast that dudes made 90 mil last year 😂😂

[@beach_boy1141]

That doesn’t mean he paid that much

[@gottablast9279]

The balenciaga triple s isnt that expensive at all maybe some resell prices about 1000+ but thats stupid the retail price is about 700

[@Dadalupe]

His family is rich?

[@kinglos6210]

This just proves ppl are followers these shoes are ugly as hell, ppl will wear anything as long as others say it looks good or if its expensive

[@skulley6361]

they look like a pair of shoes my granny would get from her doctor to combat her back pain

[@alejandroserrano7755]

Your Majesty, Yeah, there are a lot of followers in the world that buy stuff without even liking them and there are people that are actually into high fashion.

[@pauldela1051]

Alejandro Serrano well said. I've owned all spectrum of shoes balenciaga has made - heels to boots and now sneaker. being late in my age late 30s, I dont see myself wearing Jordan's and yeezys. i feel like when I wear them it's like I'm trying to look young or in high school.

[@UnAlliedGaming]

yeezy 700

[@DashieBro]

i love mine, i think they dope

[@KpopNiDontStop]

Oh god you guys need to do one ON THEIR PLATFORM CROCS!!!

[@EverythingCal]

The shoes so trash . Ppl only buy them because of the name. Put them in Payless and see how many people buy them then

[@RicardoGarcia-li7bw]

Prince Cal you can honestly say that with any shoe tbh

[@underratedszn6549]

Prince Cal facts they ugly as shit

[@alejandroserrano7755]

Prince Cal I mean payless copies the brands so yeah.

[@xRinzlar]

people still buy skechers, nike air monarchs and new balance because they like the style. The brand is a big part sure, but it’s not everything.

[@ty-daviscampeau1455]

The name brand also shows the quality of the item

[@jcuong2104]

Definitely DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE

[@JC_Rosario]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 they all look dope wearing it!!!

[@jordanthompson5502]

dont forget they're made in china now, y'all getting scammed for some sweatshop kicks at 1grand lmao

[@selfabsorbedsponge7246]

Jordan Thompson I mean the same can be said for just about 90% of all other shoes. At this point it's just a fact of life for sneakerheads.

[@nikolajbohjerhansen5600]

Lmao you dumb asf They made in italy

[@jordanthompson5502]

Congratulations, you played yourself.

[@aryarock22]

U ever held these in hand? Quality is insane

[@jordanthompson5502]

yes Ive seen them in person, you must have low standards tbh

[@camdensmith4806]

I actually think those look the best out of all of them

[@kingoppsanti5830]

Just got a pair. Believe the hype!

[@quinn367]

Same

[@kingoppsanti5830]

@@quinn367 what colors? I got the Gucci Hacker project monogram GG. So beautiful 🤩

[@quinn367]

@@kingoppsanti5830 black and the sole is the see threw ones just the one I saw a shi ton of my favourite rapers wearing there a bit heavy tho

[@kingoppsanti5830]

@@quinn367 cool. They are not made for walking all day 😂 They more for fashion than comfort.

[@quinn367]

@@kingoppsanti5830 💯

[@robertosmitho2012]

I knew skechers would be trendy one day I think the skechers shape ups are better than this

[@danzig159]

If I see anyone in a pair of these shoes or with a Balenciaga handbag or purse, they're losing it.

[@LeBeautiful]

Smh. Do the new Puma Sneakers next. They look fye 🔥🔥

[@lowisto6532]

Do sneaker shopping with the avengers 😭😭

[@NuckleBebop]

Triple S, triple sole?🤷🏾‍♂️ lmao

[@gottablast9279]

TheRealLitenith yes you got it

[@smokekush6835]

@@gottablast9279 -broke geek

[@smilncynic]

Thanks for addressing the comfort. Two other videos I saw about these shoes said nothing about it.

[@samyvdp9273]

Don't exaggerate , i bought them and they're super comfy and you get used to the weight when you walk more with them. You just gotta get used to it.

[@poppasunny]

Boy that asain chick looking like raven off the teen titans. Bih i'm in love boy she got me LMAO

[@ansonaroza]

"they look like big ass sketchers"

[@joshuamich6884]

WHOLE BUNCHA HYPES lol

[@CeazeBred]

🗣DEM SHITS COMFORTABLE THO

[@lilbrecci9750]

FACTS!

[@aryarock22]

I love them I’m so happy with mine

[@410itsdevo3]

They feel better than dem damn speed trainers lol

[@mike13th]

they better be 'cause DEM SHITS LOOK RIDICULOUS THO

[@bitastee1]

@@aryarock22 do they come in half sizes??? Do they run big or small???

[@mohsenslim4395]

The perfect shoe for small feet or short people

[@pedrocidreiraribeiro4416]

It`s a very comfortable shoe... when u try on u will see, but it is really big. If u are used to "daddy shoes" they will be great, in fact they are lighter than Dolce Gabana Daymaster.

[@djdeath4318]

sketchers bobble head mode

[@matthewkylesmith3853]

personal I believe these shoes are a testament to American culture in our current time frame. Overcompensation, Affluence, Hype, Faux Dirtiness, nineties back in style, etc..Surprised you all aren't more into them?

[@zsfreestyles2007]

The best looking lawn mowing footwear available Lawnmoyaga' 5s 😂😂😂😂

[@savvysapphires]

They look like some damn tech foots 😭😭

[@BigHappyGuy23]

Its fashion and form of self expression. Its not believing the hype or not but if you can incorporate these quirky comfortable sneakers in your wardrobe from time to time,I guess that it. Its how you carry it. Its 1% shoes and 99% attitude.

[@ETHAN-qc3oe]

There are a number of shoes in this new dad shoe trend that have grown on me, but I still don't like the triple s. I like the yeezy 700 and 500, puma spectra, adidas yung 1, and even the m2k techno by Nike to an extent, but these.... nah... I'll keep y'all posted if that changes lmfao.

[@ELLHNIKA]

BalenciUGLY

[@Gutulay]

who da fuck would buy these nightmare-ish horribles?

[@smokekush6835]

-broke

[@kacperpelczarski17]

I like their look, amazing outfits can be created with these

[@RelaxRelapse720]

No lie, I actually fuck with this shoe, but they were barely worth it when they were made in Italy. Now that they're made in China AND they raised their prices they're out of their damn mind.

[@jerrywaynecalloway]

To be honest, If Payless sold these shoes I probably wouldn't of bought a pair. The only reason I purchased a pair is because it's a name brand and I also because I like how they look on my feet. Yes, I damn near spent $1,000 on these but I'm happy with my purchase. I also felt good walking into Balenciaga and was like I want these with no hesitation and bought them.

[@applechili2848]

A must cop.

[@charliewhite578]

I love these personally. They are really comfortable, they look fucking sick and I like to flex them.

[@mohamedyoussef9243]

I love this model very much

[@hmon3y]

It looks like Shaqs shoes from Payless

[@WN_Byers]

he canta Shaq + sketcher

[@jrusselison]

I’m in the wrong business. Imagine people waiting 2 hours in the rain to buy shoes. Whoever can make people do this has something going for them :)

[@tre7698]

Android 18 in the cut

[@chargles05]

ay hype or not I like these

[@revenge680]

Man said it wasn't a trend, but then described it as a trend. LOL

[@Bi0mad]

Bet it feels like you're Sonic the Hedgehog in these shoes.

[@hzqfrsh1046]

Its actually quite comfortable thoo honestly.And its not as heavy its expected to be.But yeah its still an expensive shoe.But what can u expect a shoe from a designer brands right?😅

[@gavinasaurus]

wow at 3:30 you guys used a photo of someone wearing clear fakes lol

[@stevenwhiters8928]

I like regular balenciagas doe

[@eesafredericks2122]

lol there is no such thing....they are a fashion house.....they dont make one shoe and thats all

[@joninator5000]

lmao I had a class across the street from that Balenciaga store

[@awge_swoosh1243]

people saying the shoes are trash are just some broke ass haters like bro those balenciaga are pure fire men

[@TheOfficialCookz]

5’13, I feel you lol

[@RoofTopJan]

Yo dig em

[@MrEpicStunt]

Three soles, triple s, triple sole. Well I'll be dammed

[@ohnaw5181]

They who know true hype always believe the hype bruh

[@1.2.3.4..5]

I like these a lot tbh

[@jmdza]

Only the people who know how to be themselves understand how fucking amazing this shoe is

[@gottablast9279]

So many ppl are complaining that other ppl buy these just because its expensive or that shit, no they dont but ofc there are some of them but most of them buy that stuff to look more different and not like every one else because some people are confident so why are you mad??

[@orbit354]

woresh GamePlus To be honest. I just love em. They look great for me and i didn‘t buy em because they are balenciagas or because they are expensive.

[@gottablast9279]

Orbit yep i love them too but this colorway in the vid isnt the best in my eyes ^^

[@orbit354]

woresh GamePlus I bought the black ones with the red/white sole. Also don‘t like this colorway

[@gottablast9279]

Orbit hahahah guess what i will buy the black red and white one as well soon hahaha

[@orbit354]

woresh GamePlus Quality is great and it‘s extremely comfy but you need to be fast. It‘s sold out everywhere already.

[@mikasihite5346]

After seeing the balenciaga fashion show. It kinda make sense. But honestly those are too big and bulky to be considered a "sneaker"

[@reynergiovanni]

I just realized by viewing this video about how big the shoes are, man looks like legit bricks

[@yoosaba6955]

Imma be dead honest I only buy them because I love chunky shoes and to brag about my money🤷🏻‍♂️

[@sidneypratt5493]

They look dope on Jinx tho

[@patw.6567]

speedy is second most entertaining out of the guys next to racks

[@phamquochao3435]

“They smell like playdo”

[@raze94]

They should change the name of that shoe to the Balenciaga Mo Money Than Sense

[@TheRealmel89]

On some people it look okay depends on how you rock them

[@dequandrawilliams645]

Big ass boats

[@morriscameron10]

That shoe is fuckin huge

[@holmz_e299]

They might as well bring back the fubus

[@MetaApex]

Y’all know y’all gonna still wear it 😂

[@rudystraight1750]

Rev em them speesboats boyyyyy vrrrummm vrrumm vrrummmmmmm

[@Beckster1888]

2:30

[@troginator]

Beckster 1888 ?

[@fvhellcat1060]

Yo it's the chop cheese guy

[@Angelito_Noreaga]

I wouldn't accept these for free. The space that they take up is more desirable than the shoe.

[@jeffersonvendivil9020]

It's like a boat hahahaha

[@holmz_e299]

Low gravity shoes

[@alans1965]

I tried these on at Barneys 3 months ago and even though they look like autistic kids shoes, they are really wildly comfortable. I mean Boost, Air, nothing has anything on these. They are super comfortable. But not $895 comfortable.

[@eesafredericks2122]

lol ppl dont know how to wear em tho

[@shyy87]

I swear these designers are just making up stupid shit to make an ass out of our culture now. It’s already a fact that most of em never ever show respect to the artists that’s wearing they shit and giving free promo. So they said, “Let’s create some ridiculous Payless looking ass shoe, strap a huge price tag on it and watch all the rappers and and followers flock to it”. It’s like the story of the king who let himself be played into thinking he was wearing a fly ass outfit but was really walking around ass naked in front of his whole kingdom. Madness is what this shit is and it needs to stop.

[@MrSolidLuxury]

I like these joints very different Does not have to be everybody cup of tea I remember when yeezy was funny looking at one point

[@josh2x59]

It's at least better looking than Jordans