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Ellie Davis

Puma Speedcat Ballet review: Is this the shoe of the summer? Two writers disagree

Ellie Davis styles the Puma Speedcat Ballet with leopard trousers and a black tee - (Ellie Davis)

Each summer, there is a shoe that defines the season. It’s not necessarily the most fashion-forward – in fact, more often than not, the uglier the better.

For summer 2025, it’s the trainer ballet shoe hybrid, aka the sneakerina, that you’ll spot everywhere on the streets of the capital.

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