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Ballerina Sneakers Are Officially Summer’s Shoe du Jour

This year, the shoe of the summer is set to be a hybrid of two long-time favorites: the sneaker and the ballerina flat.

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By Brittany LeitnerJun 02, 2025

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What’s the best thing about summer? Is it finally being able to sip a frozen drink on the patio of your favorite restaurant? Is it booking that beach getaway you’ve been dreaming about since living through freezing temperatures? If you ask us, it’s the arrival of fresh, hot out-of-the-oven summer trends to sport all season long. This year, the shoe of the summer is set to be a hybrid of two long-time favorites: the sneaker and the ballerina flat.

If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that fashion lovers are choosing comfortable footwear styles over sky-high heels, and sneaker brands have taken note. The ballerina flat sneaker resembles the best part of both shoe silhouettes. They are comfortable enough to walk around all day in and are stylish enough to pair with summer dresses.

Here are a few of our top five picks for the best ballerina flats you can pick up right now. Just make sure to add to cart ASAP if you see your size, since these are already selling out.

Vivaia

$159

Vivaia Sneakerina Ballet Sneakers

I’ve been wearing these ultra-comfortable ‘Sneakerina’ shoes for a few weeks now, and they’re perfect for being on your feet all day. The bottom features a cushioned insole that helps them go the distance and they’s designed with a triple-layer sole for added support.

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Farfetch

$104

Adidas Taekwondo Mei Ballet

Class sport sneaker, meet dainty ballet silhouettes. These sneakers keep selling out for a reason; they come with three different lace styles in three different lengths, so you can truly make these sneaker flats your own. They feature the classic Adidas three-stripe logo and a rubber sole for extra cushion and traction.

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Anthropologie

$100

Jeffrey Campbell Regimen Ballet Sneakers

These sporty-chic lace-up sneakers pair just as well with your favorite denim shorts as they do with your go-to office ankle-crop trousers.

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Amazon

$99

JW PEI Flavia Ballerina Sneakers

This style has more of a structured sneaker base, but key details like the flat toe, ribbon laces, and ruched heel add a subtle feminine touch. Pick these up in seven different shades, including a silver metallic color to really stand out under the sunshine this summer.

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Amazon

$53

Arqa Women's Lace-up Leather Casual Sneakers

If you want to take on an edgier version of this feminine trend, opt for a denim ballerina sneaker, like this pair from Arqa. The corset style laces on the heel of the shoe give these shoes a grittier vibe, and they’re perfect to pair with your favorite wide-leg trousers.

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