Vogue loves a Frankenshoe. That’s, a freaky shoe that mixes two or extra silhouettes into one chaotic hybrid. Final 12 months, sneaker heels got here alive, due to manufacturers like Sneex; We’ve additionally seen current mash-ups like cowboy Croc boots, and flip-flop stilettos. In the case of scorching footwear, designers are in settlement: The stranger and extra unlikely the pairing, the higher! The newest polarizing type to hit the scene, nevertheless? It has a modern, comfort-first attraction.
Meet the “sneakerina”—a brand new sneaker-slash-ballet flat that’s rapidly changing into a scorching celebrity-approved pattern. Sure, you learn that proper: The surprising footwear type combines the padded rubber outsole of a sneaker with the elegant, rounded satin vamp of a ballerina flat—typically even full with the ribbon lacing up the ankle, too.
The sneakerina was seen throughout Vogue Month. At Simona Rocha, satin low-tops got rounded toes and ribboned laces—excellent for a ballerina who’s operating late to her efficiency of Swan Lake. At Wales Bonner, there have been sneakerinas for males: The rounded silhouette even featured a dainty little Mary Jane entice. Stylish. On April 4, Louis Vuitton will even launch its very personal Sneakerina, an expensive new ballet sneaker that options the home’s signature monogram sample.
Louis Vuitton’s SneakerinaPicture: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton
