The hottest ballet flats this month: Balenciaga drops a foldable Ballet Sneaker that goes straight to girls’ hearts
It’s honestly so easy to carry around!😍
Key highlights
- Made from polyester with a rubber outsole, the shoe features a unique foldable design that makes it easy to carry every day.
- The upper is finished with a delicate satin bow and embroidered with the classic Balenciaga logo, with every detail thoughtfully considered.
- A Loop sports icon is embossed along the edge of the toe, striking a clever balance between the romance of ballet flats and a cool streetwear edge.
- Part of the Fall 2026 collection, the shoes come in black and pink and are priced at HK$ 4,300.
Balletcore has remained a hot trend since last year, and it always feels like there’s room in our shoe closets for another pair of versatile yet distinctive flats. This time, Balenciaga, long known for its avant-garde, bold designs, has turned its attention to the romantic trend with the new Ballet Sneaker from its Fall 2026 collection. The moment it was unveiled, many quietly added it to their wish lists.
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The perfect balance of romance and street style
When you think of ballet flats, you might picture something elegant and delicate. Balenciaga’s take, though, naturally has a more carefree, rebellious edge. Made from soft polyester with a rubber outsole, the Ballet Sneaker retains the signature rounded toe and elasticized opening of ballet flats, with a delicate satin bow on the upper that is sure to win girls over.
The more you look at these shoes, the more captivating they become. Along with the classic Balenciaga logo embroidered on the upper, the edge of the toe is embossed with a Loop sports icon, lending the details a cool edge.
The perfect travel companion: a foldable design
What POPBEE’s editorial team loves most is this shoe’s foldable design. Its lightweight, flexible rubber outsole and highly elastic upper allow it to be easily folded in half for storage. Whether you’re changing out of heels after your daily commute or packing them in a suitcase for an overseas trip, they take up virtually no extra space and are highly practical.
Black or pink?
For Fall 2026, the Ballet Sneaker comes in two options: versatile black and sweet pink. Blurring the line between ballet flats and sneakers, the design is easy for cool girls who favor individual style to wear without feeling overly sweet. The new Ballet Sneaker is now available on Balenciaga’s official website and at its boutiques for HK$ 4,300. If you’re interested, keep an eye out for it and bring a distinctive touch of style to your shoe closet this year.
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