Balenciaga slammed for selling basic rain boots for $1800: ‘What an absolute bargain’

Balenciaga is known for its outrageous prices for basic looking clothing that seems far from designer – but this one may be a step too far.

The $1800 wellington boot.

They’re raining on Balenciaga’s parade.

The luxe fashion house — known for its eccentric designs that stoke controversy — is under scrutiny for a $1800 pair of rain boots that are dead ringers for less costly Wellingtons.

The designer brand’s polyurethane, wide calf men’s Excavator boot, which also features an upturned toe box and Balenciaga branding in white text against the jet-black shoe, runs for $1810 online, reported the New York Post.

The $1800 wellington boot.

But the purposefully oversized puddle stompers have been likened to classic British Hunter Wellington boots, which typically go for less than $310.

“Balenciaga wellies,” one person said, on website Jam Press. “What an absolute bargain.”

“For people with skinny feet and super wide legs,” another chimed in.

Balenciaga is no stranger to the viral squabbles that erupt from its collections.

The luxury label has touted tattered garments for hundreds to thousands of dollars — a distressed hat for $560, a filthy jacket for nearly $4660 and matching destroyed trousers for $3570.

Nicole Kidman departs a Balenciaga in Paris, France. (Photo by Jacopo M. Raule/Getty Images For Balenciaga)

Then, there were the groin-high fisherman-style stiletto waders for nearly $5400, a $2780 trash bag-inspired tote and, most recently, a $6664 colossal bucket bag fitted with a glove for supposedly transporting it with ease.

Lefties be damned — the non-detachable sleeve is made for right arms only.

Balenciaga controversial child ad campaign. Picture: Balenciaga

Balenciaga, which has long been meme-ified for its outlandish accessory designs, was embroiled in controversy last year after publishing and advert featuring children holding stuffed animals dressed in bondage-style garb.

The ad sparked backlash from the brand’s longtime customers, as angered people logged onto TikTok to document trashing their formerly loved Balenciaga pieces.

The fashion house will debut its latest collection at Paris Fashion Week on Sunday, October 1.

This story appeared in the New York Post and is reproduced with permission.

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