The Miu Miu Sneaker Mule Trend Is So Comfortable: Editor Review

Miu Miu has become known as Prada’s little sister. And what makes Miu Miu so special to me is that it actually makes me feel like a little sister, despite the fact that I’m an older one. It makes me feel like a little girl who could be anyone. When I watch a Miu Miu runway, I don’t even really see clothing. I see so many different versions of who I could play dress up as on any given day. It makes me feel giddy, like the little girl I once was, who doesn’t know exactly who she is yet but is excited about all the possibilities of who she could become. Maybe that’s a schoolgirl or a woman with so many places to be she has a huge bag overflowing with a change of clothing or a bookish yet spicy librarian with an affinity for tiny glasses and sheer polka-dot skirts—or even all of them at once.

I think at the core, that’s what makes Miu Miu so beloved right now. And I think it explains my most recent unexpected purchase: a pair of the Miu Miu New Balance sneaker mules. When I first saw them go down the spring/summer 2022 runway, I already knew everyone would be obsessed with both them and the original sneaker version. But they weren’t necessarily something I normally would gravitate to, even as a lover of impractical footwear. I own sneakers but never wear them. The sneaker mule felt different enough to pique my interest.

I loved how they were inherently really weird, like a sneaker with a huge chunk cut out of the back. That shape lends itself nicely to funky sock styling and maybe even a layered anklet or two when the weather warms up. And I just love the slip-on nature of them. They’re grab-and-go shoes that feel more elevated than my standard Uggs.

I’ve now worn them almost every day since I got them over a month ago. I’ve even worn them after a fresh New York City snowfall because at the end of the day, I am still not that practical. But also I just love wearing them. They look great with big billowing trousers or pleated skirts. My style is at its best when it features competing aesthetics; I like to always look a little kooky. And these sneaker mules add that kookiness with a sporty feel that’s not so obvious. I also wasn’t expecting it, but everyone who sees them is obsessed. With a more controversial piece, I was expecting the standard, “Oh I could never pull those off, but I love them on you.” I was pleasantly surprised when everyone who complimented me, all with a wide range of style preferences, declared they needed a pair too.

Naturally, they are also quite expensive, but they’re a splurge I stand behind. I’ve already gotten enough cost per wear to justify the price! But what makes them so special is honestly the funky silhouette, which can easily be achieved by a handful of other options. You can take on the sporty-schoolgirl persona that accompanied these sneakers by simply replicating the vibe. And therein lies the magic of the Miu Miu girl.