Sneaker trends are evolving faster than closets can keep up. What started as nondescript canvas styles from Keds and Vans have evolved to include platform styles and stretchy iterations that look like socks. Then came a flood of designer collabs from Ganni, Wales Bonner, and Sandy Liang, before the latest shoe trend flooded the marketplace.
This most recent shift brought a wave of slim styles fitted with elements pulled from other popular footwear styles: Mary Jane straps, loafer details, and ballerina-inspired silhouettes. They all boast a similar, streamlined appearance, but the ballet sneaker is easily the season's frontrunner.
