Balmain
Swan Monochromatic Sneakers Men
CA$950.00CAD
In Stock
These Balmain Swan monochromatic sneakers are low-top men's shoes in a black colorway. They feature a calf leather upper, leather lining, padded collar and tongue, lightly cushioned footbed with leather top layer, and an embossed non-skid rubber outer sole. Made in Italy, the model number is HM1VI360LBEW.
- Material
- Calf leather upper, leather lining, rubber sole
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Specifications
Balmain men's sneakers with calf leather upper and leather lining, featuring a tennis-inspired design and bold elegance.
Padded collar and tongue, cushioned footbed with leather top layer, embossed non-skid rubber sole, branded dust bags, made in Italy.
- Material
- Calf leather upper, leather lining, rubber sole
- Secondary
- rubber
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, modern
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Sharp aesthetics
- Nonchalant chic style
- Tennis shoe inspired design
- Understated silhouette
- Bold elegance
- Calf leather upper
- Leather lining
- Comfortable padded collar
- Comfortable padded tongue
- Lightly cushioned footbed with leather top layer
- Embossed non-skid rubber outer sole
- Branded dust bags included
- Made in Italy
- Monochromatic design
Product Insights
Balmain's Swan Monochromatic Sneakers merge French couture heritage with Italian shoemaking, presenting an all-black 90s tennis silhouette in calfskin and suede. The dual-texture upper, diamond-embossed tongue, and subtle PB logo position them in sporty elegance, offering stealth luxury for smart-casual and nightlife. At $950 CAD, they promise handcrafted quality and breathable leather lining, but the suede demands specialist cleaning, limited EU sizes 41–44, and a snug fit due to leather lining advises sizing up half if between sizes.
Verified claims
- Design heritage
- 90s tennis design with black upper, embossed tongue, subtle logos.
- Materials
- Calfskin upper with suede overlays, leather lining, rubber sole.
- Value
- At $950 CAD, offers dual-texture calfskin vs single-finish Nappa rivals.
- Italian production
- Made-in-Italy Swan with a calf leather upper that has a suede finish, combining Balmain's French couture heritage with Italian shoemaking.
- Dual Texture
- Matte suede and smooth calfskin create visual depth on the all-black upper.
- Silhouette
- The 90s-inspired low-profile silhouette gives the all-black sneaker an understated shape that works with smart-casual and tailored outfits.
- Care
- Suede calfskin requires specialist cleaning only.
- Versatile styling
- All-black palette and low silhouette pair with tailored trousers and evening wear.
- Tongue embossing
- Diamond-quilted embossed tongue with recessed PB logo.
- Suede texture
- Suede calfskin diffuses light for a matte textural depth.
- Design & Versatility
- 90s tennis silhouette and all-black monochrome styling provide stealth luxury looks for smart-casual and nightlife.
- Branding
- The Swan's subtle PB logo and quilted tongue give it a low-key designer signature, sitting between Common Projects' unbranded minimalism and higher-priced designer sneakers like Saint Laurent.
- Fit
- Runs true to EU size but snug due to leather lining; size up half if between sizes.
- Size range
- Available in EU sizes 41–44 (US 8–11.5) only.
- Precautions
- Avoid contact with liquids and light-colored surfaces.
- Breathability
- The calf leather lining and leather-topped insole provide a premium interior feel, though the shoe also includes polyamide/polyurethane sections, so all-day breathability should not be assumed.
- Interior feel
- Smooth calf leather lining and leather-topped insole provide consistent luxury feel.
- Suede construction
- The upper is entirely calf leather with a suede finish for a soft, textured appearance; there are no separate suede panels from a different material.
- Outsole branding
- The rubber outsole carries a raised Balmain Paris logo set within the textured tread, visible mainly when the shoe is off the foot.
- Heel branding
- On this black colorway, the Balmain name is embossed only on the heel, leaving the toe box and leading edges free of wording.
Product record
- Title
- Swan Monochromatic Sneakers Men
- Brand
- Balmain
- Price
- 950 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Swan Monochromatic Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want Balmain's '90s tennis-inspired low-top in an all-black look, with a suede and smooth calfskin upper, leather lining, padded collar and tongue, and a lightly cushioned leather-topped footbed. The embossed non-skid gum-tone rubber sole, contrasting PB side logo, and included branded dust bags suit casual-chic everyday wear, and the shoes are made in Italy. Note that it is offered only in black and in sizes 41 through 44, so look elsewhere if you need another color or size.[1,2,3,4,5] | Swan Frayed Suede Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want Balmain's tennis-shoe-inspired, '90s-referencing low-top in a casual-chic style, with an off-white canvas upper, heavily frayed suede overlays on the toe, eyestay and heel, tonal raised B applique, and BALMAIN branding on the tongue and gum rubber non-skid sole. Choose it for premium construction details, including a cow suede, cotton and vachetta leather upper, leather lining, removable padded footbed with leather top cover, and Italian manufacture, with a signature storage bag included. One caveat: the retailer's features list the lining as vachetta leather while its composition table says calf leather, and the listing shows size 40, so check sizing accordingly.[1,6,7,8,9] | Jacquard Monogram Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want Balmain's tennis-inspired take on a low-top sneaker with a bold, allover black-and-ivory monogram jacquard upper, cream padded collar, and a thick black rubber platform sole with non-skid tread. It pairs the patterned cotton-blend upper (84% cotton, 16% polyester) with a calf leather lining, lightly cushioned leather-topped footbed, and metal eyelets, and it is made in Italy with a signature storage bag included. Note that while the merchant copy describes the material as suede, the listed composition is a cotton-polyester blend, and sizes run from 41 to 45.[10,11,12,13] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Side view of a low-top monochrome black sneaker showing smooth leather panels, suede overlays, black laces, a stitched stylized letter emblem on the lateral side, a tan gum rubber sole with embossed branding, and a contrasting off-white collar lining.
- Overall silhouetteLow-top sneaker shown in right-facing lateral side view with a rounded toe, flat profile sole, and low heel counter.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.48 · w 0.90 · h 0.36 (high) - Upper materialsUpper combines smooth matte leather panels on the midfoot and toe base with textured suede overlays at the toe cap, eyestay, and heel counter.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.55 · w 0.55 · h 0.26 (high) - LacingBlack round laces threaded through six pairs of eyelets on a suede eyestay; laces have a slightly glossy finish.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.49 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Lateral emblemLarge stitched stylized letter emblem (geometric shape resembling a flattened 'B' or interlocking lines) in black suede sits on the midfoot area.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.58 · w 0.29 · h 0.20 (high) - Tongue detailPadded black tongue with a textured stitched panel at the top; small raised pattern visible but characters, if any, are not legible at this scale.Partial
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium) - Heel collar liningVisibly contrasting off-white / cream cushioned inner lining around the ankle collar.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.51 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high) - Toe constructionRounded toe with a suede toe cap overlay that wraps upward from the sole.
1 region
x 0.67 · y 0.62 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Sole profileFlat gum rubber sole with textured sidewall and patterned tread visible along the front edge; sole sits flush with upper with a narrow welt seam.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.71 · w 0.88 · h 0.16 (high) - Embossed lateral sole text“Embossed block text on the lateral heel area of the sole reading 'BALMAIN'.”
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.73 · w 0.26 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a neutral light gray background with soft studio lighting and subtle drop shadow beneath the sole; right-facing lateral shot centered horizontally with generous top padding.
- Background and lightingEven light gray studio background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal harsh shadows; slight shadow visible under the sole toward the lower image area.
- Shot compositionCentered lateral profile composition showing the full outer side of the right shoe; generous negative space above the shoe.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the sneaker with fine texture details visible; no visible creases or wear on the shoe indicating product-new presentation.
Colors
matte black· upper panels#0E0D0Bblack suede· suede overlays and emblem#14120Egum tan· sole#A38A6Dcream· collar lining- Overall silhouetteLow-top sneaker shown in right-facing lateral side view with a rounded toe, flat profile sole, and low heel counter.
- 02
Product
Rear-quarter close-up of a low-top sneaker showing the heel, upper rear panels, collar, and gum rubber outsole with visible brand embossing.
- Heel counter materialBack heel panel constructed from black suede with visible nap texture and a stitched seam across the upper portion.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.41 (high) - Upper side panelSmooth black leather panel meeting the suede at a stitched join; leather has a low-sheen finish.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.20 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (high) - Collar trimThin white piping runs along the top edge of the shoe collar creating a contrasting rim against the black upper.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Outsole material and textureGum rubber outsole in a light brown tone with textured sidewall and a patterned tread; sidewall has a stippled texture above the tread ribs.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.55 · w 0.78 · h 0.35 (high) - Sole embossing“Rectangular recessed panel on the outsole with raised text 'BALMAIN PARIS'.”
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.44 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high) - Heel embossing (suede)“Embossed text on the suede heel that appears to read 'BALMAIN PARIS' but is faint against the nap.”Partial
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.29 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (medium) - Inner labelSmall black fabric label visible inside the collar with light-colored text; text is partly obscured and only some characters are legible.Partial
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.24 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background, soft shadow beneath shoes, and even lighting from the front-left producing mild highlights on leather.
- Shot compositionTwo sneakers arranged with the rear of one shoe in the foreground and the sole of the second shoe angled in the background; image cropped closely around the shoes.
- Background and surfaceUniform pale gray backdrop and surface with a soft shadow under the shoes indicating studio lighting.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse lighting with slight specular highlights on the smooth leather panel and minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
matte black· suede heel#0E0D0Dblack leather· smooth leather upper#14110Egum brown· outsole and midsole#AC9373white· collar pipinglight beige· interior lining- Heel counter materialBack heel panel constructed from black suede with visible nap texture and a stitched seam across the upper portion.
- 03
Product
Top-down view of a pair of black low-top sneakers shown side by side with visible lacing, inner collar trim, printed insoles, and gum-colored outer soles.
- Overall arrangementPair of sneakers placed side-by-side, both toes pointing upward in the frame; whole shoes visible from above.
- Upper color and panelsUpper is uniformly dark black with slightly matte and slightly smoother panel contrasts forming toe box, vamp, and side panels.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.42 · h 0.96 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.02 · w 0.42 · h 0.96 (high) - LacingBlack round woven laces running through a central tongue on each shoe with visible crisscross lacing pattern.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.59 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.40 (high) - Tongue detailTongues are black and sit beneath the laces; tops of tongues have an embossed square or rectangular patch detail that is visible but not legible.Partial
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.26 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.66 · y 0.26 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (medium) - Inner collar trimVisible off-white inner collar trim lining the top opening of each shoe contrasting with the black insole.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.64 · w 0.22 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.64 · w 0.22 · h 0.26 (high) - Insole branding text“BALMAIN PARIS”
2 regions
x 0.21 · y 0.76 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high); x 0.61 · y 0.76 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high) - Gum-colored outsole rimThin gum-colored rubber outsole visible around the perimeter of each shoe, creating a light brown rim contrast with the black upper.
4 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.90 · y 0.00 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.00 · y 0.88 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.90 · y 0.88 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium) - Side logo panelDarker tonal panel on the outer side of each shoe forming a geometric logo-like shape stitched into the upper; visible as a raised tonal element.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (medium); x 0.80 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (medium)
Other
Studio top-down shot on a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting and minimal shadowing.
- Shot compositionTop-down studio photograph centered on the pair of shoes with even margins on left and right.
- BackgroundSolid light gray background filling the frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with faint, soft shadows visible beneath and between the shoes.
- Image qualityHigh resolution image with clear detail and sharp edges.
Colors
deep black· upper#0E0E0Coff-white· inner collar trimgum brown· outsole rim
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4628990 | Swan Monochromatic Sneakers Men - Black - 41 | CA$950.00 | Yes |
| 4628991 | Swan Monochromatic Sneakers Men - Black - 42 | CA$950.00 | Yes |
| 4628992 | Swan Monochromatic Sneakers Men - Black - 43 | CA$950.00 | Yes |
| 4628993 | Swan Monochromatic Sneakers Men - Black - 44 | CA$950.00 | Yes |