What happens when the worlds of balletcore and streetwear collide? You get the ballet sneaker: a hybrid shoe silhouette that is prettier than a sneaker, more versatile than a ballet flat, and is now seemingly everywhere.
Case in point: London fashion designer Simone Rocha translated her idea of “hardcore femininity” into the Ballerina Grip shoes, which are adorned with jewel embellishments and sequins while sporting sturdy rubber trek soles. Onitsuka Tiger offered its own ballet sneakers with the Mexico 66 Ballerina shoes, which were part of the brand’s collaboration with Patou last year. This year, the Japanese brand introduces the Mexico 66 TGRS (read “TGRS” as “tigress”). The shoes feature plenty of feminine touches, like double Mary Jane straps and Onitsuka Tiger’s signature stripes, which have been reimagined with floral-inspired scallop trims.
Puma, too, has drawn inspiration from classic Mary Janes with its new Speedcat Ballerina shoes, which feature elastic straps.. The shoes come in two-tone styles, like black and pink or white and black. There is also a sleek silver-and-white style that nods to racecar designs—and is clearly favoured by Dua Lipa.
Even luxury fashion brands are getting in on the fashion trend. This April, Louis Vuitton is launching the LV Sneakerina, which is remarkably lightweight and flexible thanks to its Italian “sacchetto” construction. Louis Vuitton’s new shoes are as stylish as they are sporty: the LV Sneakerina is offered in materials like suede, metallic leather, technical satin, and even the French brand’s iconic Monogram canvas.
Below, discover all the best ballet sneakers you can shop now.
Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 TGRS
Onitsuka Tiger puts a feminine spin on its signature stripes for the new Mexico 66 TGRS ballet flats, which also boast a comfortable design borrowed from the Japanese brand’s classic sneakers.
Louis Vuitton LV Sneakerina
Louis Vuitton’s new shoes has a cool name and an even cooler design. The LV Sneakerina is offered in a myriad of materials and colours—but we really dig this bold fuchsia pair in nappa leather and suede. Very retro. The LV Sneakerina launches on 4 april on louisvuitton.com and in Louis Vuitton stores in Singapore from 11 April.
Puma Speedcat Ballerina
Step into the future with Puma’s Speedcat Ballerina, a ballet-inspired shoe style that comes with elastic straps. The shoes will launch in Singapore on 12 April at Puma stores in 313@Somerset, VivoCity and Bugis+, as well as selected Limited Edt stores.
Simone Rocha Ballerina Grip
Simone Rocha’s Ballerina Grip shoes are offered in the same sweet pink that was seen in her Spring/Summer 2025 collection.
Acne Studios Lace-Up Leather Shoes
Nothing is quite what it seems on this pair of Acne Studios shoes. Besides being a ballet-flat-and-sneaker hybrid, the shoes also come in trompe l’oeil leather made to look like denim. To say that this will make a unique pair in your shoe collection is an understatement.
Open YY Black Buckle Ballerina Flats
Here’s something for the goth girls: these buckled ballerina flats from Seoul-based label Open YY are as edgy as they come, featuring metallic details, treaded rubber soles and a square toe. The shoes are topped with a pretty bow, in case you needed a coquette-inspired touch.
Adidas Taekwondo Mei Ballet Sneakers
Don’t be confused by the name; the Adidas Taekwondo Mei shoes are ballet flats, through and through. They boast a graceful lace-up design but can also survive the outdoors, thanks to their leather construction and rubber outsoles.
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