Founded in 1919 by couturier Mr Cristóbal Balenciaga, Parisian power house <a href="http://www.mrporter.com/mens/Designers/Balenciaga">Balenciaga</a> is now also recognised for its influential streetwear. These high-top sneakers are rendered from supple full-grain leather and have supportive, padded collars. They're discreetly embossed with a designer stamp on the tongue and set on white rubber soles. They'll look equally cool worn with shorts, chinos or denim.