- Meet the sneakerina, the hybrid summer shoe that combines ballet flats and sneakers seen on runways and city streets in 2025
- Find your sneakerina style with the ultra-cool sneaker ballet flats, Mary Jane platform sneakers, and lace-up ballet flats
Have you ever slipped into your favorite sneakers in the morning, wishing they had the elegance of a ballet flat? Well, there is a new shoe for that! Sneakerinas, a portmanteau of sneaker and ballerina flats, are this year’s must-have shoe for spring/summer 2025. Also known as ‘ballet sneakers’ or ‘sneaker ballet flats,’ sneakerinas are a new hybrid shoe taking runways by storm.
The sneaker and ballet flat hybrid is becoming popular among Gen Z and has seemingly been born from the Blokette movement. Blokette core combines the 90s soccer star bloke core and coquette aesthetics, characterized by feminine ribbon and bow details. This article looks at everything you need to know about the sneakerina trend for summer 2025. Discover more style inspiration on the SSF Shop.
The Internet’s Latest Divisive Trend: What are Sneakerinas?
Sneakerinas are flat, thin rubber-soled sneakers with rounded toes that resemble classic ballerina flats. You can see many variations of this new shoe trend with classic sneaker laces, ribbon laces, elastic fasteners, velcro straps, bow details, and more.
The 2025 ballet sneaker combines the comfort of a sneaker’s rubber sole with the elegance of a ballet flat or classic Mary Jane. Last year, Juun.J, a Samsung C&T-owned luxury fashion brand, partnered with PUMA to reimagine the classic Speedcat sneaker. The Juun.J x PUMA Speedcats embody the sneakerina trend with the edge of the blokecore aesthetic, and the soft, rounded edges of a ballerina flat.
Lace-Up Ballet Flats
A subset of the sneakerina trend is ballet flats embracing lace-up details for a sneaker-like look. The lace-up ballet flats sit closer to the ballerina flat end of the sneakerina spectrum, but are a stylish way to shake up the classic ballet flat. Elevate your daily work looks with the simple and clean lines of a classic lace-up ballet flat, or bring a blokette core vibe to a casual sporty outfit.
Mary Jane Platform Sneakers
Last summer, we were coveting the classic yet elegant Mary Jane style with or without socks to elevate any outfit. In summer 2025, we’re stepping up the Mary Jane look with a blokette core twist by wearing Mary Jane sneakers and platform sneakers.
We love the look of a Mary Jane sneaker with single or double Velcro straps across the middle. The Mary Jane sneakers offer an extra layer of comfort with rubber platform soles, helping you get where you need to go this summer in style and comfort.
Classic Mary Janes and Ballet Flats
If you’re not quite ready to dive into the sneakerina trend, fear not, classic Mary Janes and ballet flat silhouettes are not going away anytime soon! Whether patent leather or classic soft leather is more your style, there are plenty of variations for everyone.
KUHO’s mesh Mary Janes are a great way to ease into the mesh footwear trend while keeping your toes covered and getting extra support with a Mary Jane strap across the middle.
Staying Ahead of the Latest Trends
Still undecided about the sneakerina trend? Ease into it with a classic Mary Jane with an enhanced platform sneaker silhouette or a lace-up ballet flat to mix up your summer looks. Whether you’re looking to step up a blokecore-inspired outfit with a touch of elegance or feel more put together with a playful spin on the classic sneaker, there is a ballet sneaker for every style. Discover more outfit inspiration and see what’s trending in South Korean fashion this summer by visiting the SSF Shop.
