Fashionistas might know Balenciaga from their famed handbags and shoes, but they are also in the sneaker game. These pleated leather high top trainers have a luxurious appeal and a big price tag to go along with it.

Featuring pleated leather uppers, these high-end sneakers come in two colorways – silver and black. They features silver eyelets and loops plus a thick rubber sole.

These Balenciaga trainers are available at Browns for £305.00 (about $435 USD) a pair. Via High Snobiety.

Supra is always putting out unique colorways of their popular Skytop. And now, here’s another. This version of the Skytop features a black and magenta colorway in an animal print.

Bold and vibrant, these shoes definitely aren’t for the shy type. They patterned upper is trimmed with black suede and black patent leather accents.

These shoes are available now at Limited Edt. Via High Snobiety.

To be released in the first week of February, these All Star Hi kicks are a result of a collaboration between Sophnet and Converse. Sophnet, which is a Japanese company celebrating their 10th anniversary, will likely have more information closer to the release date at Soph.net.

The most unique aspect of these kicks is the zipper on the side. Outside of the zipper, the detailed stitching is also quite catchy. Overall, the black and white colorway really adds to the smooth feel of these sneakers. The black canvas and the shape of the shoe makes this release instantly recognizable as Converse All Star Hi’s. Via High Snobiety.

We are so used to seeing the classic Chuck Taylor in canvas, that the Leather Pack offers a very different look. Here is the navy leather version of the Converse Chuck Taylor.

The colorway is very simple, yet still special. Navy is a nice change of pace compared to black. You can get these kicks right now at UNDFTD in both the high and low versions. I don’t like the Low at all, but the Hi isn’t bad. Via High Snobiety.

This Saturday, October 25th, the NBA Blazer High Los Angeles Clippers and the rest of the NBA Pack will be released in limited quantities at select Nike retailers including UNDFTD.

These kicks features the Clippers color scheme with a soft red suede upper and varsity royal midsole and lining. Also check out the royal and maize Denver Nuggets colorway after the jump. Here’s more info about the rest of the Nike Blazer High NBA Pack. Via Dime Magazine.

We told you about these sneakers last month. The Air Jordan 1 High Premier in Varsity Red are set for release on November 8, 2008, but some sizes are already popping up around ebay. If you can’t wait for the release date, when the shoes will be $115, you can get them now on ebay for $170-$200.

These shoes feature a Varsity Red leather upper with dark army accents. The multi-colored laces are also a nice touch. If you are fan of red sneakers, these are a great choice. Via Sneaker Files.

In honor of its 15 years of publication, VIBE Magazine has collaborated with Adidas on this Forum High. Using a black upper composed of snakeskin and ostrich textures, this shoe has a luxe appeal.

Accented with white and red details, these sneakers are finished off with “XV” lace locks to commemorate the 15th anniversary. These limited edition kicks will be available on September 25th with just 1500 pairs at the Adidas Shop. Via Hypebeast.

Supra continues to churn out hot designs and cool colorways. Here are two new colors of the Muska Skytop. The first features a white upper accented with red and silver. The red is inset into the side panels, as well as used on the sole and other places.

The second shoe is a Supra TUF Muska Skytop featuring black waxed canvas and a white sole. These shoes are simple and chic. You can get both colorways now at Caliroots. The black canvas version is 1.299 SEK (about $215 USD) and the white sneakers are 1.199 SEK (about $198 USD). Supra is really staking a claim in the sneaker industry with some fantastic choices as of late. Via Kicks On Fire.

If you got some extra bank and you like stylish kicks, consider copping a pair of these Lanvin sneakers. These high-end hi-tops make up the Lanvin Fall/Winter collection of 2008. But before you fall in love with these shoes, you should first note that you’ll need to drop upwards of $800 a pair.

These sneakers come in several colorways featuring combinations of leather and suede. The beige colorway is a laidback pair that could work in a lot of wardrobes. The blue pair above is my favorite color choice. Look for these kicks at AlohaRag.com, Barneys New York and other retailers. Via High Snobiety.