Sneakerina what? If you haven’t caught the memo, the intersection of ballerina flats and sneakers is the new cool-girl “quiet-luxury shoe” dominating fashion feeds and runways.
An unexpected twist on athleisure fashion, the sneakerina blends both fashion and function in a tantalizing anti-fashion energy that’s unapologetically niche (but growing).
Dominating the accessible contemporary market–adidas with the viral Taekwondo Maryjane. Here are styling tips, where to shop, and the trend forecast for the coolest ways to rock the trend.
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What Is the Sneakerina Trend?
Sneakers have been on the spotlight of fashion footwear since the pandemic… and it doesn’t look like they’re going anywhere. But it was time to refresh the energy with something more sophisticated, playful, and avant guard.
Welcome the sneakerina, a perfectly melded hybrid of sneakers + the ballerina flat.
Key Design Features That Define the Look:
- Sporty sneaker soles
- Soft ballet-inspired silhouettes
- Rounded toes, Mary Jane straps, soft leather/fabrications
- Sport-driven style with feminine undertones
Looking for everything you love about sneakers that pairs even better with more sophisticated styles? The sneakerina is calling.
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Why Sneakerinas Are Hitting Hard
2025 shoe trends were littered with comfortable feminine sneakers and ballet flats. The ballet sneaker trend was a natural evolution in everyday luxury footwear.
With street style shifting to more athleisure looks integrated with true luxury–the sneakerina is the freshest take on functional footwear that dabbles a bit in both worlds.
Key Factors Driving the Trend:
- Comfort-first fashion + the post-athleisure shift
- Social media + celebrity styling influence
- Their role in gorpcore, girlcore and the coquette movement
- A versatile silhouette for desk-to-date, and errands to elevated outfits
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How to Style Sneakerinas (Outfits for Every Aesthetic)
- Quiet Luxury Minimalist: Opt for cream trousers, cashmere knits layered over a white tee and tonal sneakerinas
- Cocuette + Romantic Girlcore: Slip dresses with lace hems, ribbon details and lace socks, sneakerinas with more intricate detailing
- Sporty Chic / Model-Off Duty Street Style: Baggy denim, oversized utility bombers, pop color sneakerinas
- Office-Elevated / Smart Casual: Boxy button down, blazer, culottes, sleek leather sneakerinas
- Streetwear Feminine Mix: Cargo skirts, baby tees, 90’s influences, and pastel sneakerinas
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How adidas is dominating the mainstream sneakerina market
Everyone is adopting the sneakerina trend, from luxury brands to mainstream and indie brands.
But who’s hitting hard in the mainstream market? None other than adidas. The accessible contemporary brand is making waves in the athletic footwear industry with their Taekwondo flats and Maryjane sneakerinas that have been running out of stock as fast as they can get them in. The fashion crowd’s obsession couldn’t be more excited, especially with an affordable price tag that puts these shoes under $100.
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Who is Wearing the Sneakerina Trend
Ok, all the cool girls are rocking the sneakerinas. Vogue, Who What Wear, Harper’s BAZAAR, (not to mention Bella Hadid) have all confirmed the trend. They’re perfect for the trend adopters and fashion-forward girlies looking for something fresh but wearable. And what’s cooler than your favorite celeb rocking a trend you can actually afford?
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Trend Forecast – Will Sneakerinas Stay Hot?
As we wrap up 2025, it’s safe to say the trend will last, at least for now. And adidas will be right there with the perfect ready to wear grab. With a huge luxury brand adoption, the sneakerina has a longevity tracking that goes beyond a one-season moment. With the growth tied to comfort-driven luxury, the predictive styling evolution has plenty of space to grow with fresh updates in metallics, mesh, sporty influences and Maryjane straps.
If you’re looking for an irresistible way to merge comfort and femininity, the sneakerina is totally worth the hype.
They reflect the broader hybrid-fashion movement of “function meets fashion” in a fresh way that’s resonating hard with fashion’s biggest adopters. Plus, the capsule wardrobe lovers can celebrate the trend with a single pair that serves many needs from casual days, city-walking and occasion wear.
The aesthetic of the moment following cultural shifts in ballet core, quiet-luxury and street-meets-feminine scream “insert sneakerina here.”
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Look for the sneakerina trend to stick around through 2026 and beyond with the shift towards hybrid footwear combining utility, comfort and style – it’s not a fad, it’s a lifestyle. The continued casualization of fashion continues from work-from-home, streetwear influence and relaxed dress codes all lead to multipurpose shoes like the sneakerina tracking towards growth.
Design evolution will continue, expect more variety in the coming year with satin and ribbon detailing, rubber soles, and more utilitarian ballet-sneaker runners.
The hype is real — and if anything, it’s only just beginning. So head over to adidas, slip into a pair, hit the pavement, and watch how quickly they become your everyday essential.
In accordance with the FTC regulations for Influencers, this post was made in collaboration with adidas. All thoughts, comments and musings are made of my own opinion and honest, personal experience with the products reviewed or mentioned. I hope you’ve found this post informational and inspiring!