5 ways to wear ballet trainers in 2025

Ballet trainers, also known as the lively portmanteau “sneakerinas”, have permeated the fashion market in 2025. Almost as ubiquitous as regular ballerina pumps (one half of the hybrid), they’re yet another trending shoe that has been realised in many different ways across the board – at high-street retailers, designer labels and sports brands.

As for how to wear them? Most silhouettes are more sculptural and cumbersome than a dainty flat, with hardy soles and details like semi-lacing and Mary Jane straps. This makes them more versatile than trainers, since you don’t always have to wear socks (though this depends on the shape), so they can work with everything from jeans to shorts and – in the spirit of 2025 trends – nostalgic capri pants. Throw on a boho dress or skirt, and you’re really leaning into one of this year’s buzzy outfit formulas.

If you’ve invested in a pair of ballet trainers – or you’re on the lookout for some – and you’re wondering how to incorporate them into your wardrobe, consider the outfits below as inspiration.

With a dress

Cora Recycled Silver and Cord Necklace – Net-a-Porter

Lace Camisole Dress – mango

Buckled Leather Bucket Bag

With shorts

Striped Cotton Shirt – Filippa K

Anagram Basket Bag – Net-a-Porter

RX Marie-Jeanne Flats – Salomon

Russel Frayed Denim Shorts – Nili Lotan

With capri pants

Windproof Blouson – Uniqlo

Slim Capri Trousers – Cos

Round-Toe Satin Sneakerina – Vivaia

Coucou Intimates Long Cami – Cou Cou Intimates

With jeans

Taekwondo Mei Flats – Adidas

Strapless Tie-Back Cotton-Blend Top – Net-A-Porter

Rectangular Slim Sunglasses – LOEWE

Taekwondo Mei Flats – Adidas

Rectangular Slim Sunglasses – LOEWE

With a maxi skirt

Speedcat Ballet Flats – Puma

Pure Cotton broderie Midi-Skirt – Marks & Spencers

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