Flotus Fashion: Michelle Obama's $3,900 Balenciaga Boots

Michelle Obama strut on stage at the Barclays Center in a pair of sparkly thigh-high Balenciaga boots that cost $3,900 and left shoe connoisseur/ moderator Sarah Jessica Parker with her jaw agape. The former FLOTUS hit the promo trail earlier this year to promote her, now, best-selling book Becoming and quickly shot to the top of our favorite fashion moments of 2018 list with her stylish ensembles as she trekked around the world. But nothing tops her final tour look than this canary yellow dress and boots from Balenciaga’s spring/summer 2018 collection.

Aside from giving us countless gems about what to expect from a man, personal growth and self-reflection, she’s become our fashion queen wearing items straight off the runway. Becoming sold over 700,000 copies on the day it was released and shot to the top of best-selling book list with over 3 million copies sold on all platforms. Keep scrolling to see more looks from Michelle Obama on her Becoming book tour.

1. Michelle Obama Discusses Her New Book 'Becoming' With Sarah Jessica Parker

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 19: Former first lady Michelle Obama (R) discusses her book ‘Becoming’ with Sarah Jessica Parker at Barclays Center on December 19, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) photography,celebrities,people,full length,arts culture and entertainment,usa,adult,new york city,discussion,women,two people,square,human interest,book,michelle obama,former,barclays center – brooklyn,sarah jessica parker

2. Michelle Obama Discusses Her New Book 'Becoming' With Sarah Jessica Parker

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 19: Former first lady Michelle Obama discusses her book ‘Becoming’ at Barclays Center on December 19, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,usa,adult,new york city,discussion,women,three quarter length,incidental people,human interest,book,michelle obama,former,barclays center – brooklyn

3. Michelle Obama Discusses Her New Book 'Becoming' With Sarah Jessica Parker

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 19: Former first lady Michelle Obama discusses her book ‘Becoming’ at Barclays Center on December 19, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) photography,celebrities,people,full length,one person,arts culture and entertainment,usa,adult,new york city,discussion,women,incidental people,square,human interest,book,michelle obama,former,barclays center – brooklyn

4. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – Season 6

THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0984 — Pictured: Michelle Obama arrives to the show on December 18, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photobank) vertical,indoors,color image,photography,celebrities,people,full length,one person,arts culture and entertainment,usa,new york city,arrival,television show,smiling,gray,striped,night,suit,michelle obama,v-neck,choice,top – garment,pant suit,gray suit,talkshow,2010-2019,season 6,glittering,the tonight show starring jimmy fallon,black color,2018,striped suit,late night television,2019

5. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – Season 6

THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0984 — Pictured: Michelle Obama during an interview on December 18, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photobank) vertical,indoors,color image,photography,celebrities,people,full length,one person,arts culture and entertainment,usa,new york city,television show,smiling,gray,striped,night,suit,shoe,michelle obama,v-neck,choice,ankle strap shoe,high heels,mountain peak,black shoe,pant suit,gray suit,talkshow,2010-2019,season 6,glittering,the tonight show starring jimmy fallon,black color,2018,striped suit,late night television,2019,interview – event

6. Michelle Obama 'Becoming' book tour stop in San Jose

SAN JOSE, CA – DECEMBER 14: Former First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during her ‘Becoming’ book tour stop at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. Obama’s memoir was released on November 13th. (Anda Chu/Digital First Media/The Mercury News via Getty Images) vertical,color image,photography,people,usa,california,talking,human interest,book,michelle obama,former,san jose – california,first lady,sap center at san jose,2018

7. Michelle Obama 'Becoming' book tour stop in San Jose

SAN JOSE, CA – DECEMBER 14: Former First Lady Michelle Obama takes the stage at the SAP Center during her ‘Becoming’ book tour stop in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. Obama’s memoir was released on November 13th. (Anda Chu/Digital First Media/The Mercury News via Getty Images) color image,photography,people,horizontal,usa,california,human interest,book,michelle obama,former,san jose – california,first lady,sap center at san jose,2018

8. Michelle Obama 'Becoming' book tour stop in San Jose

9. Michelle Obama

AURORA, CO – DECEMBER 13: Former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, talks to patients at Children’s Hospital Colorado ahead of her book signing event later in the day at the Tattered Cover and tour event later in the evening at the Pepsi Center December 13, 2018. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images) photography,horizontal,usa,talking,day,patient,dusk,event,human interest,book,michelle obama,colorado,former,pepsi center – denver,aurora – colorado

10. Michelle Obama

AURORA, CO – DECEMBER 13: Former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, dances with Children’s Hospital Colorado patient Emma Jones, 14, ahead of her book signing event later in the day at the Tattered Cover and tour event later in the evening at the Pepsi Center December 13, 2018. Jones asked Obama what kind of dance she liked best, Michelle was unsure and asked Jones what dance she liked best, Jones said the Orange Justice dance from the video game Fortnite, so Obama asked if Jones would show her the dance. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images) photography,horizontal,usa,day,patient,dancing,dusk,event,human interest,book,michelle obama,colorado,former,pepsi center – denver,aurora – colorado,children’s hospital

11. Michelle Obama visits UK

Michelle Obama acknowledges the crowd at the Royal Festival Hall in London during her visit to the UK to publicise her memoir Becoming, which tells of her personal journey to becoming First Lady and her time in the White House. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images) vertical,photography,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,uk,london – england,memories,visit,crowd,michelle obama,royal festival hall,gratitude

12. BRITAIN-US-POLITICS-OBAMA-MICHELLE

Former US first lady Michelle Obama (L) and Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (R) on stage at the Royal Festival Hall in London on December 3, 2018, during a tour to promote her memoir, ‘Becoming’. – Former US first lady Michelle Obama’s book, ‘Becoming,’ sold more than two million copies in North America in its first 15 days. She said Sunday she was canceling book tour visits to Paris and Berlin to attend the funeral of former president George H.W. Bush, who died Friday aged 94. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images) vertical,photography,adult,author,uk,the media,sport,women,economy,north america,politics,memories,book,michelle obama,royal festival hall,nigeria,politics and government,chimamanda ngozi adichie,business finance and industry,finance and economy

13. Michelle Obama visits UK

Michelle Obama speaking at the Royal Festival Hall in London during her visit to the UK to publicise her memoir Becoming, which tells of her personal journey to becoming First Lady and her time in the White House. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images) vertical,photography,arts culture and entertainment,uk,london – england,talking,memories,visit,michelle obama,royal festival hall

14. Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama

INGLEWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 15: Former First Lady and author Michelle Obama appears onstage with Tracee Ellis Ross at Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama at the Forum on November 15, 2018 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,full length,arts culture and entertainment,usa,adult,author,california,women,two people,politics,michelle obama,former,appearance,inglewood,the forum – inglewood,tracee ellis ross,politics and government

15. Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama

INGLEWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 15: Former First Lady and author Michelle Obama appears onstage at Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama at the Forum on November 15, 2018 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,usa,author,smiling,california,females,politics,three quarter length,michelle obama,former,appearance,inglewood,the forum – inglewood,politics and government

16. Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama

INGLEWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 15: Former First Lady and author Michelle Obama appears onstage at Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama at the Forum on November 15, 2018 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,usa,author,california,females,politics,three quarter length,suit,michelle obama,v-neck,former,appearance,inglewood,the forum – inglewood,pant suit,politics and government,wide leg pants,white suit,white color

17. Michelle Obama Discusses Her New Book 'Becoming' With Moderator Valerie Jarrett

WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 17: Former First Lady Michelle Obama discusses her new book ‘Becoming’ at Capital One Arena on November 17, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images) color image,photography,celebrities,people,full length,one person,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,discussion,females,new,politics,washington dc,human interest,book,michelle obama,former,politics and government,capital one arena

18. Michelle Obama Visits Boston-Area Community Center

BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 24: Former First Lady Michelle Obama speaks with 17-21 year old students and Black Girls Rock! founder Beverly Bond about various topics related her new memoir “Becoming” in a roundtable discussion at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester on November 24, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Marotta/Getty Images) vertical,color image,photography,celebrities,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,usa,topics,waist up,discussion,talking,females,new,student,boston – massachusetts,memories,founder,michelle obama,former,massachusetts,variation,black girls rock awards,round-table discussion

19. Michelle Obama Promotes Her New Book In New York City

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 01: Former first lady Michelle Obama visits The Lower Eastside Girls Club to meet and greet the members and discuss her new book ‘Becoming’ on December 01, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,usa,adult,new york city,smiling,discussion,women,politics,three quarter length,incidental people,visit,book,greeting,michelle obama,former,politics and government

20. Michelle Obama Promotes Her New Book In New York City

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 01: Former first lady Michelle Obama visits The Lower Eastside Girls Club to meet and greet the members and discuss her new book ‘Becoming’ on December 01, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,full length,one person,arts culture and entertainment,usa,adult,new york city,discussion,women,politics,incidental people,shoe,visit,book,greeting,michelle obama,blouse,v-neck,former,boot,pants,black blouse,politics and government,black pants,black boot,asymmetry,black color

21. BRITAIN-US-POLITICS-OBAMA-MICHELLE-EDUCATION

Former US first lady Michelle Obama smiles during a visit to Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School in London on December 3, 2018, to discuss education issues during her tour to promote her memoir, ‘Becoming’. – Former US first lady Michelle Obama’s book, ‘Becoming,’ sold more than two million copies in North America in its first 15 days. She said Sunday she was canceling book tour visits to Paris and Berlin to attend the funeral of former president George H.W. Bush, who died Friday aged 94. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images) vertical,photography,people,one person,adult,uk,smiling,the media,education,sport,discussion,women,economy,north america,politics,memories,incidental people,visit,book,michelle obama,social issues,politics and government,business finance and industry,finance and economy

22. Michelle Obama Visits Pupils At The Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School In North London

LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 03: Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama arrives on stage at an event at the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School on December 03, 2018 in London, England. The former First Lady’s memoir titled ‘Becoming’ has become the best selling book in the US of 2018 according to figures released by her publisher Penguin Random House. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,arrival,uk,england,london – england,smiling,education,females,event,three quarter length,human interest,michelle obama,belt,former,navy blue,playsuit,black belt – fashion item,three quarter length sleeve,black color

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