BALLY
Retro Crest Sneakers Men
The Bally Retro Crest sneakers are low-top leather tennis-style sneakers for men. They feature a smooth calf leather upper with burgundy/red and white diagonal stripes, a leather and textile lining, a padded footbed with a leather top cover, and an embossed non-skid rubber outsole. Each pair includes a signature dust bag and is made in Italy.
- Material
- Smooth calf leather upper, leather and textile lining, embossed non-skid rubber outer sole
- Gender
- male
- Style
- retro, casual, vintage, sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Retro-inspired leather sneakers with burgundy stripes and embossed Bally Crest, made in Italy.
Smooth calf leather upper, leather and textile lining, padded footbed, embossed non-skid rubber sole, includes dust bag.
- Material
- Smooth calf leather upper, leather and textile lining, embossed non-skid rubber outer sole
- Style
- retro, casual, vintage, sporty
- Occasion
- casual, everyday, weekend, vacation
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Smooth calf leather upper
- Embossed Bally Crest detail on tab
- Burgundy stripe detailing
- Leather and textile lining
- Padded footbed with leather top cover
- Embossed non-skid rubber outer sole
- Low profile tennis silhouette
- Signature dust bag included
- Made in Italy
- Retro-inspired design
Product Insights
The Bally Retro Crest Sneakers Men ($595 CAD) are heritage-infused tennis sneakers where Italian craftsmanship meets Swiss alpine symbolism: smooth calf leather molds to the foot and develops patina, while burgundy grosgrain ribbon accents—the Bally Ribbon and side stripe—root the design in tennis pedigree. The low-profile rubber sole prioritizes ground feel and lateral stability over cushioning, creating a tradeoff between refined luxury materials and a flat, flexible ride. Sizing is true to size, break-in is minimal, and care requires occasional conditioning to manage the natural patina.
Verified claims
- Crest heritage
- Heraldic crest details (shield, laurel, 1851) tie to Bally's Swiss alpine heritage.
- Bally Ribbon
- The Bally Ribbon instantly signals the shoe's tennis-sneaker pedigree.
- Leather quality
- Smooth calf leather upper molds to the foot and develops a natural patina over time.
- Ribbon detail
- Burgundy grosgrain ribbon is sewn with precision and serves as a key brand signifier.
- Sole design
- Flat, flexible rubber sole prioritizes ground feel and lateral stability over cushioning.
- Side stripe
- Burgundy grosgrain side stripe is a sewn-on, textured detail rooted in tennis heritage.
- Leather upper
- Calf leather upper molds to the foot and develops patina with wear.
- Bally crest
- Embossed Bally Crest with heraldic shield and 1851 date links to Swiss heritage.
- Craftsmanship
- Italian artisans deliver meticulous construction and superior finish.
- Sizing
- Bally Retro Crest fits true to size.
- Break-in
- Smooth calf leather requires minimal break-in and molds to foot.
- Sole feel
- Low-profile rubber sole provides enhanced ground feel and stability.
- Care
- Clean with mild soapy water and condition every few months to manage scuffs and patina.
- Drying and storage
- Air dry away from heat; store in dust bag.
Product record
- Title
- Retro Crest Sneakers Men
- Brand
- BALLY
- Price
- 595 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Right-facing side profile of a low-top leather sneaker with black upper, diagonal red-and-white fabric stripe on the quarter, cream rubber cupsole, and off-white laces.
- Side profileSingle shoe shown in right-facing side profile (toe to the right). The full lateral side of the shoe is visible from heel to toe.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.42 · w 0.94 · h 0.44 (high) - Upper materialSmooth black leather upper covering toe box, vamp, quarter, and heel panels with visible stitch lines around panels.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.44 · w 0.67 · h 0.30 (high) - Diagonal fabric stripeTwo-piece diagonal fabric band on the quarter: a wider red strip with a narrower white strip immediately above it, running from mid-sole upward toward the eyestay.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.57 · w 0.28 · h 0.15 (high) - Brand text on quarter“Metallic gold lettering reading BALLY placed above the red stripe on the quarter.”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.53 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (high) - Lacing and tongueOff-white flat laces threaded through the eyestay; black leather tongue visible beneath the laces with a small top edge of the tongue showing at the collar.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.44 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Heel counterRounded heel counter in black leather with a subtle seam and slightly raised collar edge lined in an off-white interior lining.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Toe detailingSmooth rounded toe with panel stitch detail across the vamp and an outer seam running along the toe lateral edge.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.50 · w 0.29 · h 0.20 (high) - Cupsole constructionCream-colored rubber cupsole with a slightly raised sidewall and a single stitched seam line near the top edge of the midsole.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.78 · w 0.94 · h 0.11 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light-gray background with even front lighting and a faint soft shadow beneath the shoe.
- Background and lightingUniform light-gray background with soft diffuse lighting producing minimal harsh shadows and even illumination across the shoe.
- ShadowSoft drop shadow visible directly under the sole, darker beneath the heel and toe areas.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.87 · w 0.88 · h 0.06 (medium) - Shot compositionShoe centered horizontally in the lower half of the frame with ample empty space above the shoe.
Colors
black· upper leather#0E0E0Ddeep red· diagonal stripe (main)#7C1C2Boff-white· diagonal stripe (accent)#CDC3BAcream· cupsole#EDEDEDoff-white· laces and collar lining- Side profileSingle shoe shown in right-facing side profile (toe to the right). The full lateral side of the shoe is visible from heel to toe.
- 02
Product
Pair of low-top leather sneakers shown from a rear/three-quarter rear angle; one shoe shows the outer heel and side, the other shows the outsole and tread pattern.
- Heel counterRounded black leather heel counter with a smooth, slightly pebbled finish and visible single-line topstitching following the heel curve.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.34 · w 0.32 · h 0.44 (high) - Brand text on heel“BALLY”
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.11 (high) - Side fabric stripeHorizontal fabric band on the shoe side consisting of a wide burgundy/red stripe with a narrower white stripe adjacent to it.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.45 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high) - Outsole and treadFlat off-white rubber outsole with textured tread pattern; a rectangular recessed panel on the sole contains the word 'BALLY' and a circular emblem is visible on the tread area.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.36 · w 0.56 · h 0.33 (high) - Sole brand text“BALLY”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (medium) - Tongue interior text“BALLY”
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.27 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (medium) - Insole / inner-print legibilitySmall printed characters visible on the inner tongue area but mostly too small to read clearly at this scalePartial
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.30 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (low)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light-gray background with soft shadows; composition shows two shoes partially overlapping, cropped at edges.
- Background and surfaceEven light-gray background and surface with a soft shadow beneath the shoes indicating diffuse studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionRear three-quarter view showing the right shoe heel in the foreground and the left shoe outsole turned up behind it; both shoes are cropped slightly at edges.
- Lighting and reflectionSoft diffuse lighting with mild specular highlights on the leather upper and minimal glare on the outsole.
Colors
black· leather upper and heel#0E0D0Bburgundy· side fabric stripewhite· side narrow stripeoff-white· outsole and midsole- Heel counterRounded black leather heel counter with a smooth, slightly pebbled finish and visible single-line topstitching following the heel curve.
- 03
Product
Top-down view of a pair of low-top leather sneakers shown side-by-side; visible features include black leather uppers, burgundy side panels with a white stripe, cream laces, branded tongue tab with a small crest, and white insoles printed with BALLY.
- Overall view and orientationPair of sneakers photographed from a top-down view, left and right shoes parallel with toes at the top of the image and heels toward the bottom.
- Upper material and finishSmooth black leather upper with visible stitching lines forming panel outlines across the toe box and along the eyestay.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.62 (high) - Side panel detailBurgundy textile side panels on each shoe with a single diagonal white stripe running through the panel toward the midfoot.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high) - Lacing and eyeletsFlat cream/off-white laces threaded through metal-reinforced eyelets on a central black eyestay; laces are tied or tucked so ends are not visible.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.16 · w 0.50 · h 0.40 (high) - Tongue tab graphicRectangular white tongue tab on each shoe bearing a small colored heraldic crest centered above small uppercase text.
2 regions
x 0.37 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Insole branding“Uppercase text BALLY printed vertically along the inner heel area of each insole.”
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.66 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.66 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high) - Sole rimNarrow beige/tan rubber sole rim visible around the perimeter of each shoe between upper and outsole.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.00 · w 0.92 · h 0.98 (medium)
Other
Shoes photographed on a light neutral gray background with soft, even lighting producing faint shadows beneath heels; centered composition with slight top crop around toe edges.
- Background and stagingLight neutral gray seamless background with no visible props or packaging.
- Shadows and lightingSoft directional lighting from above produces subtle shadows beneath the heels and slight highlights on leather toe caps.
- Image crop and framingComposition centers both shoes with a small amount of toe area close to the top edge and visible full heels at the bottom.
Colors
black· upper leather#0E0E0Dburgundy· side panelscream· stripe and laces#C3C3C3white· insole#C9C5BCbeige· sole rim#CAC5BC