It’s impossible not to have invested in a pair of ballet flats. This little dance shoe has made a remarkable comeback in recent seasons, both on the catwalk and on the feet of celebrities. Buoyed by the balletcore trend, which was thought to have run out of steam but is still going strong, as evidenced by the recent NikeSKIMS campaign celebrating ballet with guest star Lisa from BLACKPINK, this footwear trend is back with a vengeance at the dawn of spring-summer 2026.
Ballet flats, it-shoes for summer 2026
Whether you like the classic baby-pink versions or those inspired by our favorite Camden icons of the 2010s, ballerinas are back in vogue, especially with versions that take a step up in height. Gone are the days of the clean girl in baby pink ballet outfits and ballet flats: skirts are getting shorter, and ballerinas now come with a wedge heel. The first brand to take up the challenge? Gimaguas, a leading Spanish label. A successful gamble, since many sizes of these it-shoes are already out of stock.
