# Collaborative Slip-On Luxe Mules Balenciaga and Birkenstock Join on the Balenci-Stock Shoe By Amy Duong | Published 2023-06-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balencistock References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/balenciaga-birkenstock/) [Balenciaga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunday-molded-mule) works in collaboration with [Birkenstock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bimshire) as its latest endeavor and together, the duo presents the new Balenci-Stock silhouette. It was unveiled as a part of the fashion house's Spring 2024 collection as it merges elements of the Sunday Mule by Balenciaga and the [Boston](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenstock-x-jesse-leyva-boston-quilted-leve) by Birkenstock together. The shoes are highlighted by elements drawn from Vibram's toe shoes. The result sees inspiration from the human foot at the edges of the shoes, it appears to be peaking through slightly. Other details of the new seasonal shoes include the tonal buckle around the forefoot and the branding that is seen on the insoles applied in a contrasting hue, reading "BALENCIAGA." The Balenci-Stock is constructed from both suede and leather materials. Image Credit: Balenciaga ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collaborative Fashion:** There is an opportunity for different fashion brands to collaborate and create new products. - **Hybrid Footwear:** Combining different elements from different styles of footwear can create a unique product that stands out in the market. - **Innovative Design:** Incorporating elements of non-traditional footwear design can create a disruptive product in the fashion industry. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can innovate by creating new designs that combine different styles and elements to create unique products. - **Fashion:** In the fashion industry, there is a trend of collaboration among brands to create new products and increase brand awareness. - **Retail:** Retail brands can take advantage of the trend of collaboration and create exclusive partnerships to offer unique products to their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Stealthy Fashion Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunday-molded-mule.md) - [Collaborative Modern Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bimshire.md) - [Elevated Chunky Base Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-boston-clog.md) - [Premium Heritage Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenstock-1774-1.md) - [Luxurious Ergonomic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1774-line.md) - [Cozy Collaborative Sandal Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-birkenstock.md) - [Collaborative Stylish Sneaker Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-530-mules.md) - [Textured Buckle Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-the-grid-pack.md) - [Quilted Collaboration Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenstock-x-jesse-leyva-boston-quilted-leve.md)