Fashion loves a Frankenshoe. That is, a freaky shoe that combines two or more silhouettes into one chaotic hybrid. Last year, sneaker heels came alive, thanks to brands like Sneex; We have also seen recent mash-ups like cowboy Croc boots, and flip-flop stilettos. When it comes to hot shoes, designers are in agreement: The stranger and more unlikely the pairing, the better! The latest polarizing style to hit the scene, however? It has a sleek, comfort-first appeal.
Meet the “sneakerina”—a new sneaker-slash-ballet flat that is quickly becoming a hot celebrity-approved trend. Yes, you read that right: The unexpected footwear style combines the padded rubber outsole of a sneaker with the elegant, rounded satin vamp of a ballerina flat—sometimes even complete with the ribbon lacing up the ankle, too.
The sneakerina was seen all over Fashion Month. At Simona Rocha, satin low-tops were given rounded toes and ribboned laces—perfect for a ballerina who is running late to her performance of Swan Lake. At Wales Bonner, there were sneakerinas for men: The rounded silhouette even featured a dainty little Mary Jane trap. Chic. On April 4, Louis Vuitton will also launch its very own Sneakerina, a luxurious new ballet sneaker that features the house’s signature monogram pattern.
Louis Vuitton’s SneakerinaPhoto: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton
