Discover the buzz around Balenciaga's fall 2025 collection, featuring the Zero shoe, a minimalist design that sparked debate over sustainability and pricing.

Balenciaga describes The Zero as footwear distilled to its essence, pushing the concept of barefoot shoes to the extreme. Made entirely from 3D-molded EVA foam, the design leaves most of the foot exposed,

According to Balenciaga, the Zero “distills footwear to its essence” by taking the barefoot shoe concept to the max. Secured only by a heel cup and a notch at the big toe, the 3D-molded shoe is composed entirely of EVA foam and is essentially a thin, wearable sole rather than a shoe.