Balenciaga describes The Zero as footwear distilled to its essence, pushing the concept of barefoot shoes to the extreme.

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Most people who purchase the shoes aren't making a fashion statement, a la Balenciaga Crocs, but instead just want to feel comfortable when going about their daily life. "This is one of the first ...

She pointed to its collaboration with the rapper Post Malone, her firm's survey showing Crocs ... Balenciaga, analysts who cover the brand attribute the rally to a push toward marketing its shoes ...