{"product_id":"balenciaga-chevalier-derby-armor-shoes-medieval-knight-metal-shield-leather-shoes-rare-collector-piece-size-42","title":"Balenciaga Chevalier Derby Armor Shoes Medieval Knight Metal Shield Leather Shoes Rare Collector Piece Size 42","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalenciaga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSA \/ Like New Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully preserved with minimal signs of handling. Soles remain extremely clean. Metallic armor structure maintains a striking mirrored finish with only faint natural reflections from storage and display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolished Leather\u003cbr\u003eMolded Metallic Armor Overlay\u003cbr\u003eLeather Interior\u003cbr\u003eRubber Sole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack \/ Gunmetal Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits approximately EU 42 \/ US 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most visually aggressive and collectible footwear designs ever released by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalenciaga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChevalier Derby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e transforms traditional leather shoes into futuristic medieval armor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by knight cuirasses and gothic battle equipment, this ultra-rare archive silhouette features sculpted metallic shield panels layered over a classic derby base, creating the illusion of wearable chrome armor forged directly onto the shoe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exaggerated square toe, reflective gunmetal finish, and segmented plating structure give the pair an unmistakably dystopian presence — somewhere between medieval warfare, sci-fi exoskeletons, and cybernetic fashion sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey details include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esculptural armored shell construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexaggerated square toe silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereflective metallic chevalier plating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadjustable side buckle closure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleather derby base structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheavyweight futuristic profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003erunway-level collectible design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model instantly became one of Balenciaga’s most iconic experimental footwear releases due to its extreme silhouette and conceptual execution. Pairs in excellent condition are increasingly difficult to source, especially in size 42 with clean soles and preserved metallic finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extraordinary collector piece for archive fashion collectors, stylists, editorial wardrobes, or anyone building a true futuristic luxury archive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #888;\"\u003ePlease note: Item conditions are graded based on the \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/pages\/novaware-condition-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNOVAWARE Condition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOVAWARE","offers":[{"title":"42","offer_id":55562539008376,"sku":null,"price":4580.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/7867\/6545\/files\/IMG_5129_e5f95c17-caa6-43cd-9a15-04426d883e28.jpg?v=1779037773","url":"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/products\/balenciaga-chevalier-derby-armor-shoes-medieval-knight-metal-shield-leather-shoes-rare-collector-piece-size-42","provider":"NOVAWARE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}