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Balenciaga gray slides with a PU upper and rubber anti-slip outsole, listed in sizes 38–46

Balenciaga slides abrasion-resistant High Quality
Miles Chen — Footwear & Apparel Editor

Footwear and apparel editor specializing in shoes, everyday clothing, jerseys, slippers, socks, and underwear, with a practical focus on sizing, fit, materials, construction, comfort cues, durability, and visible QC consistency. · Updated 2026-09-26

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Quick verdict

A gray casual slide built on a PU upper and rubber anti-slip outsole, listed across sizes 38–46. Buyer reports concern Balenciaga slides in general, not this listing, and they disagree on fit. Confirm your size with the agent and ask for insole measurements before shipping.

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$21.64 USD $24.60

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Pros

  • · Catalog lists a PU upper, described as soft and foot-conforming
  • · Rubber anti-slip outsole, described as wear-resistant
  • · Wide listed size run of 38–46, with 39–45 called out in the specs
  • · QC posters describe Balenciaga slides as visually close to retail and comfortable to wear
  • · QC buyers report newer Balenciaga slides are fully waterproof
  • · Some buyers report slides arriving with original packaging, box and dust bag included

Cons

  • · Fit reports conflict: QC guidance says true to size and not to size down, while other community guides warn against ordering a usual size
  • · Some buyers who took their true size reported blisters, suggesting a tight break-in
  • · Brand-level review complaints about cheap materials and low quality come from Balenciaga retail shoppers, not from records of this listing

Fit notes

Community reports point both ways. QC posters say Balenciaga slides run true to size and warn against sizing down; other guides say the fit differs from standard footwear, and some true-size buyers reported blisters. One compilation notes 41, 42 and 43 can fit similarly. Request an insole measurement from the agent before shipping.

Buy if

You want a gray casual slide with a PU upper and rubber outsole, your size falls in the listed 38–46 range, and you are willing to confirm measurements with the agent before the item ships.

Skip if

You need a settled size answer before ordering, or you cannot wait for the agent to check an insole measurement. Community reports on Balenciaga slide fit conflict, so an unconfirmed size is a gamble.

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Balenciaga slides abrasion-resistant High Quality

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Buying FAQ

Common questions

Do these slides run true to size?⌄

Buyer reports conflict. QC community posters say Balenciaga slides run true to size, while other community guides caution that many shoppers should not order their usual size, and some true-size buyers reported tightness and blisters.

Should I size down?⌄

QC community buyers advise against sizing down, calling it a common temptation. That guidance is general to Balenciaga slides rather than a check of this listing, so confirm measurements with the agent.

Are they waterproof?⌄

Buyers in QC threads report the newer Balenciaga slides are fully waterproof. The catalog describes a PU upper and a rubber outsole but makes no waterproofing claim of its own.

What materials does the listing describe?⌄

A PU upper described as comfortable and moisture-friendly against the foot, and a rubber anti-slip outsole described as soft, wear-resistant and cushioned underfoot.

Does it arrive with the box and dust bag?⌄

Some buyers report Balenciaga slides arriving with original packaging including box and dust bag. That is a buyer report, not a packaging promise stated in this listing's catalog copy.

What sizes are listed?⌄

The catalog gives a range of 38–46 and separately lists 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 and 45 as the stocked specifications.

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Public notes used

durability · pro · 50% confidence

Buyers report that the newer Balenciaga slides are fully waterproof.

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other · pro · 40% confidence

Some buyers report Balenciaga slides arriving with original packaging including box and dust bag.

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quality · con · 45% confidence

Some Balenciaga customers on review platforms complain about low-quality shoes and cheap materials relative to the price.

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quality · pro · 50% confidence

In QC posts, replica Balenciaga slides were described as looking indistinguishable from retail and comfortable to wear.

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sizing · tip · 70% confidence

Buyers in QC communities say Balenciaga slides run true to size and advise not to size down, though sizing down is a common temptation.

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sizing · mixed · 60% confidence

Some buyers who bought Balenciaga pool slides in their true size reported discomfort such as blisters, suggesting the fit can be tight out of the box.

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sizing · tip · 55% confidence

Community sizing guides caution that many shoppers should not order Balenciaga slides in their usual size because they fit differently from standard footwear.

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sizing · mixed · 55% confidence

A community sizing compilation notes some buyers find true-to-size comfortable but slightly roomy, and reports that sizes 41, 42, and 43 can fit surprisingly similarly.

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