Balmain Ranger Army Boots in Black Calfskin — Signature Gold Hardware

A star silhouette of the Balmain wardrobe under Olivier Rousteing, the Ranger Army reinvents the military boot as a statement piece: sculptural square toe, oversized lug sole, and a wealth of gold detailing stamped with the house's emblems. Crafted in Italy from smooth calfskin, it structures raw denim and flowing dresses alike — the perfect balance of utilitarian attitude and couture signature.

• Emblematic Buttons: Two gold buttons engraved “Balmain Paris” adorn the ankle strap — the iconic motif of the house's jackets.

• Lion-Head Lacing: Gold lace loops stamped with the Balmain lion, over black waxed laces.

• Lugged Platform Sole: An elevated lug sole with an assertive square toe — instant presence, real walking comfort.

• Gold Side Zip: Side zipper with a “Balmain”-engraved pull for easy on and off, without touching the lacing.

• Still in the Catalog: This model currently retails for $1,695 USD (~$2,300 CAD) at Balmain — over 50% off a barely-worn pair.

Authenticity & Inclusions

• Original markings: gold “Balmain 44 rue Saint-Honoré” logo on the insole, outsole engraved “Balmain Paris — Made in Italy — 37½”.

Héritage Sélection's Take: A pair worn only a handful of times — the lug soles are practically intact and the insoles immaculate. Only light flex creases and a few faint surface scuffs, transparently detailed below, separate it from new. For the buyer hesitating at the $2,300 boutique price, this is the chance to enter the Balmain universe with the house's most recognizable boot, in its most desirable combination: black and gold.