Shoppers are on a sneaker kick in summer 2025, and one take on that movement is the revived ballet sneaker trend. It’s another Y2K trend that is so back, baby. Ballet sneakers are like ballet flats with a hint of… sneaker. This whimsical take on the sneaker can feature ribbons around your ankles, open details and more. Best of all, this trend is super comfortable.
Ballet sneakers have been seen all over runways and on celebs. The ballet sneaker trend is actually pretty easy to style with girly dresses or your jeans, plus so many more options.
Ballet sneakers are selling out fast, but we’ve still found some great styles from Jeffrey Campbell, Steve Madden, Adidas and more brands in stock. There are budget-friendly finds to test out the trend and splurge-worthy wardrobe additions to shop below. Whether you want something neutral or to add a pop of color to your look, there’s a ballet sneaker for that. Pull off this potentially polarizing trend ahead.
