Okay guys let’s do this Track 1 Balenciaga styling experiment! Those shoes are chunky monsters, right? Staring at them fresh out the box, I thought, ‘Man, how do I wear these without looking like I’ve got bricks on my feet?’ Decided to test three real-life looks.
Look 1: Keeping it Street, Easy
First shot was simple streetwear vibes. Grabbed my old, slightly baggy black hoodie – the one washed a hundred times, super soft. Needed bottoms that wouldn’t fight the shoe’s bulk. Pulled on some straight-leg, medium wash denim jeans. Rolled the cuffs up maybe once, just enough to show off the sneakers fully but keep it clean. Threw on some simple white socks, pulled the hoodie hood up slightly messy. Bam. Comfy, felt like me, but the shoes were instantly the focus. Worked way better than I thought!
Look 2: Trying to ‘Dress Up’ Casual
Alright, next try was trickier: ‘smarter’ casual. Wanted to see if I could wear these with something… not a hoodie. Chose a dark grey, slightly oversized utility shirt/jacket thing I have. Layered it over a plain black fitted tee. Bottoms? That was the problem. Tried some cargo pants – disaster, instantly looked bottom-heavy, like a mushroom. Nope. Scrapped that. Dug out my cropped black trousers instead, the kind that hit just above the ankle. Fit way slimmer than the cargos. This was key! The slim leg balanced the chunky shoe perfectly. Added a simple silver chain. Result? More put-together but still kinda street. Win.
Look 3: Messing With Feminine Contrast
Final experiment: clash vibes! I saw people doing skirts/dresses with big sneakers online. Skeptical, but tried it. Found this long, flowy beige midi skirt lurking in the back of my closet – honestly, hadn’t worn it in ages. Paired it with the same black fitted tee from Look 2. Tucked the tee in loosely. Put on the Track 1s with white socks again. Looked in the mirror… and kinda loved it? The clash between the super delicate skirt and the brutalist Balenciagas was weirdly cool. Felt unexpected, not for every day, but definitely a statement. Bonus: it was super comfy for walking.
What Actually Worked
So what did I really figure out after all this trial and error?
- Volume control is everything down below. Baggy pants need serious swag or they just look messy. Slim or cropped pants/cargos work best for balancing.
- Keep the top simple or structured if the bottoms are busy. Oversized top + Track 1s works, but maybe skip baggy pants too.
- These shoes love exposing some ankle. Rolling pants up or wearing cropped stuff just shows them off better.
- Playing with texture and contrast is where the magic happens – like the floaty skirt vs. the chunky shoe.
- Comfort rules. If it feels forced, ditch it. These shoes make enough of a statement.
Honestly, experimenting in my room trying pants and tops was the only way. Theory sucks, just gotta try things on. The Track 1s are challenging, but man, fun once you find what clicks.
