Quick side note on my shoes, theres been a big debate to some people on sizing issues with these classic Balenciaga Arena hightop sneakers. The ones I have are from the fall 2013 collection, now at the time when I had received them for Christmas, I was given a size 43 which is a size 10 US size, only because it recommended to size down. For the past couple of years the Arena sneakers and some other sneakers by Balenciaga were known for being one size up for their sizing, not until recently when I went Mr Porter website and saw they had an abundance of sizes available because in the past, these would sell out fairly quickly. Like the time my siblings had gotten them for me. The only place (supposedly) that had my size which was a 43 because they said it would fit as a 44 / US Mens 11 which is my true to size was only available at the Balenciaga boutique in the Caesars Palace Forum shops. Also bare in mind this was just right after the price increase. So when I had received the sneakers I tried them on for the first time ever, because theres no Balenciaga stores around where I live other than the one in Los Angeles which is a two hour drive, which I was willing to do just so I can try the sizing difference. Nonetheless they were also sold out. Something in my gut feeling is telling me that my pair of Arenas are a true to size 10 instead of it being a size up. Therefore I think Im going to buy a pair from Mr.Porters and see if there is even such a difference with the pair I have. Although the accessibility of getting them is easy, it is the price increase that is kinda pushing me back from buying a new pair in my size. Having these size 43 Arenas has stopped me from Purchasing other Arenas because of the sizing issues. (I would sell these as well but they were a gift from my family and for some reason I have an attachment to them not only because they were my first pair of Arenas but they're from my family) Do in mind I have a bit of wide feet, so maybe taking the 44 in the first place would of prevent me from doing all of this research as to what size Arenas are accurate for my feet. I also looked at the size recommendation on on Mr.Porter and it says to take your regular size. Im guessing for 2015 they fixed the sizing issues which is a little irritating. Dont get me wrong I love my arenas, but the fit is just not right. As for now its a stand still on whether I want to get them, or get another pair in a different color but in a size 44. So for now I will update you guys sooner or later.
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