The Parisienne’s favorite footwear has now been transformed from cliché to… it shoewhich you spot on the streets from New York to Tokyo. They are the go-to shoes from fashion people for a look that elevated without losing sight of comfort – and I know exactly where you can find the most beautiful models.
Which ballerinas are in fashion?
The repertoire of the ballerina has been considerably expanded. Not just the classic ones ballet flats are popular. There are countless styles that are now favorites: from the controversial mesh ballerinas to the sporty version of the slip-on.
Therefore: a list where you the most beautiful and popular ballerinas of this moment scores, for every style and budget. And of course entirely in accordance with shoe trends of 2026.
Classical ballerinas
Every fashion editor is going to tell you that classical ballerinas An staple piece are in your wardrobe. Versatile, timeless, über chic. The most beautiful examples come in (imitation) leather, suede, patent leather. Go for a two-tone ballerina a la Chanel (everyone’s dream fashion obsessive), black loafers for every day or go with a fashion color like red.
Jonak patent leather ballerinas
Reiss leather ballerinas
Now with a 34% discount
Flattered leather ballerinas
Mesh ballerinas
A few springs ago the mesh shoe trend on, with the ballerina’s silhouette fully in the spotlight. At first it was a case of shock and horror: a shoe in which you could see your toes! But as is always the case with trends: you see it in the coolest fashion people, and the trend is not that crazy. In fact, it’s perfect for the warm months, and you can even wear it as a wedding guest at a summer wedding. You have them in fishnetstyles, but also in transparent mesh fabrics.
Alaïa mesh ballerinas
Arket mesh ballerinas
Now with a 55% discount
Mango mesh ballerinas
Ballerinas with studs
We can thank Alaïa for two major ballerina trends: first, the mesh ballerina, second, the ballerina with studs. Embellished ballet flats can now be seen everywhere at the fashion house. With round, metal studs, but also eyelets as you often see at Ganni are extremely popular. In short: anything but a ‘boring’ ballerina.
Kurt Geiger leather ballerinas
Now with 50% discount
Steve Madden suede ballerinas
Mango suede ballerinas
Mary Jane ballerinas
It Mary Jane silhouette – with the characteristic of the strap over the instep – almost every shoe brand has it in the collection. Chic with a hint of balletcore. Mary Janes are a big shoe trend anyway, with or without a heel. Many fashion lovers have a soft spot for a flat ballerina in this style. Including Miuccia Prada, who claimed countless places on wish lists with her Miu Miu ballerinas in satin.
Miu Miu suede ballerinas
Charles & Keith ballerinas
Vagabond patent leather ballerinas
Sneakerinas
Also for the sporty girls among us there is a ballerina. Enter the sneakerina. You guessed it: half sneaker, half ballerina. Hybrid shoes you spot more and more often – a loafer mixed with a sneaker, a flip-flop mixed with a kitten whole – and this variation on the trend has now achieved cult status. The big favorite? The Puma Speedcat Ballet, worn by the likes of Dua Lipa, Rosé and Emily Ratajkowski.
Puma Speedcat sneakerinas
Ganni sporty ballerinas
