Hot on the heals of the ‘snoafer’, the ballerina flat/sneaker mashup is emerging as a key footwear trend for spring

First came jeggings. Then skousers. Now there is a new hybrid entry being added to the fashion lexicon. The sneakerina. Yes, shoes that are an amalgamation of a ballerina flat and a sneaker are quickly emerging as a key footwear trend for spring.

The top of this new cross-breed typically features all the delicate design features of a traditional ballet flat such as bow detailing and an almond-shaped silhouette, but the classic flat sole has been replaced with a chunkier heavy-duty version usually found on a sneaker.