u/steadyfooteric

I’ve been trying a bunch of Balenciaga models lately, and honestly sizing is all over the place.

Most people say “just size down,” but after wearing different pairs, it’s not that simple. Some run huge, some just slightly big, and a few actually feel close to true to size.

So I put together this table based on what I felt on foot across different models.

Model	Fit	My sizing take	Notes
Triple S	Runs big	Go down 0.5 to 1 size	Very bulky, lots of internal space
3XL	Runs big	Go down 1 size (2 for snug fit)	Soft upper, still roomy even sized down
10XL	Runs big	Go down 1 to 2 sizes	Huge volume, loosens over time
Track	Runs big	Go down 1 size	Wide shape, feels loose TTS
Runner	Runs big	Go down 1 size	Don’t size down too much, can get tight
Defender	Runs big	Go down 1 size	Classic chunky Balenciaga fit
Cargo	Runs big	Go down 1 to 2 sizes	One of the most oversized pairs
Speed Runner	Runs big	Go down 1 size	No laces, needs snug fit
Xpander	True to size	Stay TTS	One of the few that doesn’t run big
Crocs Boots	Slightly big	Go down 0.5 size	Feels sloppy TTS
Trooper Boots	Runs big	Go down 1 size	Only full sizes
Venom High Boot	Runs big	Go down 1 size	Slightly narrow at first
Alaska Fur Boot	Runs big	Go down 1 to 2 sizes	Loosens with wear
Bulldozer Lace-Up	True to size	Stay TTS	Very secure due to laces + zip
Steroid Boot	Runs big	Go down 1 size	Oversized by design
Arena Sneakers	Runs big	Go down 0.5 to 1 size	Simple but still roomy
Rhino Derby	Runs very big	Go down 1 to 2 sizes	Super loose, heel slip TTS
Monday Sneakers	Runs big	Go down 1 size	Standard Balenciaga fit
Strike Boot	Runs big	Go down 1 size	Huge toe box

Curious how you guys size your Balenciagas.

Do you always go down a full size?
Have you ever stayed true to size on any pairs?
And which model surprised you the most in terms of fit?

Would be interesting to hear real experiences because I feel like this brand is one of the easiest to mess up sizing-wise.