I think it's safe to say that we owe a lot fashion-wise to ballet. From bodysuits to tulle skirts to wrap cardigans to classic, always trendy ballet flats, balletcore remains reigning supreme with the trend cycle—perhaps it’s just me, but ballerinas have always been idealized in my mind. They’re beautiful, elegant, and move so gracefully—so of course we’d want to dress like them and gain whatever proximity we possibly can.
So, what happens when the dainty feminine silhouette of the ballet flat meets the comfort, practicality, and functional nature of the sneaker? A fashion phenomenon unfolds—and is ultimately co-signed by our favorite celebrities and designers.
On Simone Rocha's Fall/Winter 2026 runway, pink ballet sneakers were adorned with silver embellishments and complete with red ribbon, perfectly matching the ribbon on the dress that they were paired with. Last season, Prada introduced a more subtle and simple pair on their Spring/Summer 2026 runway: a silver satin pair that perfectly matched the thin, no frill ballet flat silhouette with the lace-up details of a sneaker.
Simone Rocha Spring/Summer 2026
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Prada Spring/Summer 2026
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Throughout the months, Bella Hadid has been spotted out and about in a pair of white ballet sneakers—and, as one of the biggest fashion icons of our time, this is a major cosign. The ballet sneaker was also recently represented in Harry Styles's 'Aperture' music video, proving that the trend transcends gender—as all fashion should.
Ahead, we round up the best ballet sneakers to shop now.
The Best Ballet Sneakers:
- Best Retro Ballet Sneakers: Bottega Veneta Orbit Flash Mary Jane Sneakers
- Best Pink Ballet Sneakers: GANNI Eyelets Lace Up Ballerina Flat
- Best Animal Print Ballet Sneakers: Wales Bonner Jewel Leopard Mary Jane Sneakers
- Best Strappy Ballet Sneakers: Puma Speedcat Ballet Venus
- Best Buckled Ballet Sneakers: Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 TGRS
- Best Ankle Lace Ballet Sneakers: Adidas Taekwondo Mei Shoes
- Best Denim Ballet Sneakers: Acne Studios Billaria Ballerina Flats
- Best Logo Ballet Sneakers: Louis Vuitton LV Sneakerina Mary Jane
- Best Satin Ballet Sneakers: Miu MIu Plume Satin Sneakers
Shop The Trend:
1. Bottega Veneta Orbit Flash Mary Jane Sneakers
These Bottega Veneta flats combine all of the retro sneaker details that we know and love—a mesh material, metallic details, and a rubber sole, for example. These details blended with the silhouette of a ballet flat and complete with a velcro strap make these, for me at least, a highly coveted pair.
2. GANNI Eyelets Lace Up Ballerina Flat
GANNI's take on the ballet sneaker is made extra sweet by this metallic pink color-way—as well as by the eyelet lace-up front reminiscent of corsetry and the timeless square toe.
3. Wales Bonner Jewel Leopard Mary Jane Sneakers
We've made it clear that we love animal print here at Coveteur, so these were simply bound to hold a spot on this list. For those trying to literally dip their toes into the animal print trend, accessories like shoes are a great place to start. Made in a leopard print calf hair and featuring a distinct rubber sole, this is the ideal statement shoe.
4. Puma Speedcat Ballet Venus
Inspired by Puma's classic speedcat sneaker, this ballet flat take on the style is keeping up with the times. The slim, low-profile silhouette is easy to pair, and the rich shiny gray and ultra pale pink are subtle and statement-makers simultaneously.
5. Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 TGRS
These in traditional sneaker form will forever be classics, so why not add a ballet flat iteration into your rotation? It's essentially everything we know and love about the sneakers, but in mary jane form. These feature a double side buckle fastening, stripe details, and flat rubber sole.
6. Adidas Taekwondo Mei Shoes
These Adidas flats were originally introduced in the aughts for the purpose of takekwondo, and now they're available to us in a reimagined form. These feature suede touches, a distinct rubber sole, and laces that travel up the ankle for an extra feminine touch.
7. Acne Studios Billaria Ballerina Flat
These Acne Studios flats have me visualizing a fully new level of the Canadian tuxedo—I mean, just imagine a denim jacket, denim jeans, and denim-inspired shoes. These are made out of calf leather and lamb leather, feature both a lace-up front and lace-up back detail, and are the perfect balance between feminine and sporty.
8. Louis Vuitton LV Sneakerina Mary Jane
These ballet sneakers are Louis Vuitton and they make that very clear. Made of technical satin and suede calf leather, available in both a neutral beige and bold hot pink, and complete with a velcro strap, these are the perfect balance between designer luxury fashion and function.
9. Miu Miu Plume Satin Sneakers
These Miu Miu shoes might be a bit sneaker-forward, but the ballet-inspired elements are not to be missed—it's evident in the silhouette and the satin, especially when in this perfect ballerina pink color.
