Boujee Shoes on a Budget – A Broke Sneakerhead’s Guide to Luxury

Here’s the thing: we all love to look a lot more boujee than we really are. But, let’s be real, we can’t always afford that. As sneakerheads, it’s even WORSE! Luxury sneakers are the most tempting kind of boujee in the game. And they are expensive AF. Therefore, we’ve made it our personal mission to find a way to buy boujee shoes on a budget!

So, this is a broke-ass sneakerhead’s guide to luxury. But, you have to know something. Luxury won’t come cheap, even when we’re trying to make it affordable. Sometimes affordable means under retail. However, other times, affordable means less than SUPREME resale. This means, either way, you better break out your piggy bank for this! Boujee doesn’t come for free.

If you don’t have the money for it though, we’ve got you covered. When in shortage of cash, you can always rely on sneaker reselling! It is the only easy and quick way to make fast, extra cash to support your boujee binge. Do you even have any idea how much MONEY sneaker resellers make? Click on the button below to find out!

PS – if you find these kicks to be too expensive, keep reading for a boujee alternative!

BOUJEE SHOES ON A BUDGET

Balenciaga Triple S
TRIPLE BLACK (2017)

Retail Price: $795
Average Resale: $770

First, we’ve got Balenciaga – a perfect beginning for boujee shoes on a budget! Balenciaga is one of the hottest high-end luxury fashion brands out there.

And so, finding a sneaker that’s NOT gonna cost you a kidney, is definitely something. Also, this one just happens to resale for a bit under retail – $25 ain’t too shabby!

Balenciaga Speed 2.0
BLACK WHITE (2020)

Retail Price: $825
Average Resale: $659

Next, yet another Balenciaga! However, this one saves you a lot more money than the previous Triple S. The Balenciaga Speed 2.0 – in a very classic colorway – are the perfect boujee shoes on a budget for you. You’ll be saving an average of around $166!

Balenciaga Triple S
CLEAR SOLE WHITE (2021)

Retail Price: $1,090
Average Resale: $963

Another Balenciaga! Are you surprised? But, we promise it’s the last one. However, when you’re trying to be boujee on a budget, you can’t be picky. And, honestly, Balenciaga is definitely NOT being picky. The Clear Sole Triple S from 2021 is an extreme winner!

Off-White OOO
WHITE BLACK (2021)

Retail Price: $515
Average Resale: $503

Virgil Abloh’s sneakers will always have a special place in every sneakerhead’s heart. And so, owning a pair of his kicks makes you fancy regardless! But, since we’re still talking about boujee shoes on a budget, we’ve got his Off-White Out-Of-Office! The brand Off-White is – on its own – one of the best high-end streetwear brands in the game. Totally worth the price tag.

Dior B22
WHITE PINK (2020)

Retail Price: $1,100
Average Resale: $1,111

So, does anything scream boujee more than DIOR? Dior sneakers! When high-end fashion brands actually embraced sneakers, the entire game changed! Truly the best time to be alive and boujee. Now, THESE do not come cheap, dear friends. But, some luxury sneakers resale for THOUSANDS of dollars on the resale market. Paying an average of $11 over retail, ain’t a big deal – especially if you’re paying a grand!

Dior B23
DANIEL ARSHAM NEWSPAPER (2020)

Retail Price: $990
Average Resale: $1,135

Also, another Dior option would be the Dior B23 with Daniel Arsham! Now this time, you’re gonna have to pay more than an average of $11. So, technically speaking these boujee shoes on a budget might exceed the budget a little. Totally worth it though!

Gucci Ace
GG SUPREME TIGERS (2019)

Retail Price: $650
Average Resale: $618

Finally, ending things on a luxury high note with Gucci! You know, the best thing about finding boujee shoes on a budget is that they’ll ALWAYS be boujee. This isn’t like copping ugly sneakers that no one likes. These kicks speak for themselves. And, at $32 under retail for a luxury sneaker, it’s a great bargain.

BUT, if you’ve suffered an aneurysm because of the prices of these sneakers, we get it. For boujee shoes on a budget, they’re still outrageously expensive. However, lucky for you, you live in a world where the lines of boujee are a bit blurry. Nowadays, you can rock Js and people will find you luxurious! If you own some Yeezy slides, everyone knows you got game! 

So, if you still wanna be boujee on a budget, check out this list of affordable, hyped sneakers:
– Cheap Jordan 1s under $300
– A list of cheap Adidas Yeezys
– Super hyped sneakers under retail
– The best affordable Supreme items
– Yeezy dupes & alternatives under $200