These Ballerina Sneakers Are the Perfect Fusion of Style, Grace, and Walkability

If I close my eyes and envision the perfect ballet sneaker shoe, it’s the VIVAIA Square-Toe Lace-Up Satin Sneakerina—I mean, this shoe screams balletcore (and the name is so cute). These sneakers are constructed from a glossy satin fabric and are available in five colors, including a ballerina slipper pink, and your choice of either elastic or ribbon laces.

The Keds BlissWalk Skimmers are only $50, making them one of the best budget-friendly ballet sneakers. Plus, they have a more minimalistic look, so if you’re not too sure about the trend and want to try a pair that is more of a ballet flat with sneaker soles, these are it.

These Silent D Sneakers combine the ballet flat and Mary Jane shoe for a cute and comfortable everyday wear. The sneakers also feature a durable rubber sole with tons of traction, so you don’t have to worry about slipping and sliding around (which I can’t say the same for slipper styles).

We can always count on Jeffrey Campbell to put a fun spin on a trend—and these Regimen Ankle Wrap Sneakers do not disappoint. The ballerina sneakers are inspired by lace-up slippers and come in four colors, including a balletcore pink.

PUMA took the retro Speedcat sneaker and turned it into a ballet shoe with the Speedcat Ballet Sneaker. This one comes in a pearlized colorway for a more iridescent look and features strappy uppers inspired by classic ballet slippers.

The Chuck Taylor All Star Dainty Mary Jane shoes are another ballet slipper-inspired style with its low-cut slip-on style and double foot straps—and that gorgeous baby pink hue totally fits the balletcore aesthetic.

These Steve Madden Scooter Sneakers embody the ballerina sneaker look with their form-fitting flat-like uppers, athletic soles, and thick foot strap. And that silver color? Yes please.

The Camper Ballerina Shoes are another ballet flat-inspired option for a more minimalistic style. Picture these flats with a pair of perfectly baggy barrel jeans, a t-shirt (or wrap top for a bigger balletcore moment), and a messy top knot.

With their cute color block design, these Charlotte Stone Mable Sneakers have a cute sporty vibe to them that would look so good with an all-black tennis dress.

If you’ve spotted the ballerina sneaker trend on social media, chances are they were a pair of JW PEI ballet shoes. The Caitlin Lace-up Ballerina Sneakers are a sleek ballet flat take on the trend, and feature a dainty lace-up look that adds a nice balance to the sneaker details.

The Steve Madden Vador Sneakers are for those who believe leopard is a neutral (same, though). This mesh style epitomizes a ballerina sneaker style with the chunkier soles, elastic criss-cross straps that stretch across the top of the foot, and flat-like uppers.

If you’re ballerina sneaker curious but now quite ready to wear a style that could pass as point shoes, the Adidas Tokyo Shoes are an excellent ballet sneaker alternative. These shoes have that slim-fitting slipper feel but lean toward the sneaker side of the spectrum. Plus, the satin pink and orange colorway is a nice nod to the classic dance shoe.