There is a particular thrill to unboxing your first pair of designer sneakers. The Dior B27 low-top sits in that sweet spot of luxury footwear: unmistakably Dior, but styled as an everyday sneaker you can actually wear. Here is what you get for the money, how they fit, what comes in the box, and how to look after them.
Watch the video above for the full unboxing and try-on, then read on for the details that matter before you buy.
The design
The B27 is a low-top sneaker built around mixed materials, which is where Dior’s craftsmanship shows. The upper combines smooth calfskin with panels of the iconic Dior Oblique jacquard, the house’s signature monogram pattern. Detailing is restrained but unmistakable: the CD Icon signature on the tongue, the Dior signature on the sole and heel, lace-up closure with CD Icon eyelets, and a technical mesh lining.
Construction is a step above typical sneakers. The B27 uses welded, side-sewn construction rather than simple gluing, and it sits on a two-tone rubber outsole that gives the shoe its modern, slightly architectural stance. Every pair is made in Italy. Colourways range from classic white calfskin to bolder Oblique combinations in blue, beige, grey, and black, so the line covers both quiet luxury and full logomania depending on your taste.
Price: what the B27 costs
The Dior B27 low-top retails for roughly $1,100 to $1,250 USD depending on the colourway and materials, with plainer calfskin versions at the lower end and Oblique jacquard or special finishes higher. That positions it below Dior’s high-top B27 and roughly in line with competitors like the Louis Vuitton Trainer. It is real luxury-sneaker money, but it is not the most expensive shoe in Dior’s lineup.
As with all Dior footwear, buy from Dior boutiques, the Dior website, or authorized retailers. The resale market exists, but authentication matters at this price and fakes are common.
Sizing: how the B27 fits
This is the question everyone asks, so here is the consensus from retailers and owners: the B27 fits true to size. Order your normal sneaker size. If you are between sizes, sizing up is the safer move, since a slightly roomy luxury sneaker is far more wearable than a tight one. The toe box is softly rounded rather than narrow, which suits average to slightly wide feet, and the padded collar keeps the heel comfortable from the first wear.
What comes in the box
The unboxing experience is part of what you are paying for. Inside the Dior shoe box you will find the sneakers wrapped with care, a Dior dust bag for storage, and a spare set of laces (typically in a contrasting colour). Keep the dust bag. Storing the shoes in it between wears protects the calfskin from dust and scuffs, and it costs you nothing to use.
Styling the B27
The B27’s strength is versatility. The white and neutral colourways work with everything from tailored trousers to shorts, dressed up or down without looking out of place. The Oblique jacquard versions make more of a statement and pair best with simpler outfits that let the shoes do the talking. Either way, the low-top silhouette keeps them firmly in everyday territory rather than occasion-only footwear, which is exactly what you want from a sneaker at this price.
Keeping them looking new
White calfskin and light-coloured Oblique panels show dirt fast, and a $1,100-plus sneaker deserves proper care. A few habits go a long way: wipe them down after wears, store them in the dust bag, rotate them with other shoes so they get rest days, and treat the leather before the first wear.
For routine cleaning, a dedicated sneaker care kit is worth the small investment. This is the kit linked in the video: everything you need to keep white leather and light-coloured panels clean, and it will keep the B27s (and the rest of your rotation) looking box-fresh.
The bottom line
The Dior B27 low-top earns its place in the luxury sneaker conversation. The mixed-material construction and Italian manufacturing are genuinely a cut above mass-market sneakers, the sizing is straightforward, and the range of colourways means there is a version for both minimalists and maximalists. It is a lot of money for sneakers, but as a first step into designer footwear, it is one of the most wearable options Dior makes.