These are the latest Balmain shoes now available for the public and I must say they are fierce. I could possibly see myself wearing these with skinny jeans and a simple T, the shoes being the focal point, but anything else would make the look way out of my age-appropriate dress range.

They are the Balmain Crystal Leopard Flap Boots from the Balmain fall 2009/ 10 collection.  Very similar to the Balmain Suede Buckle Boots with dark, matte suede, glam-rock style; these however, have an overlapping shaft covered in a crystal embossed leopard pattern. The boots are a pull-on style with zipper and have a slightly pointed toe. They have a 4.25 inch tapered suede covered heel and a .75 inch covered platform. These boots are quite an investment, $3,345 at LUISAVIAROMA.COM