Ballet studios and sports fields
seem to share one dressing room this season.
In September, Jennie made her debut as a co-designer for Adidas Originals with a dance-inspired collection, from leg warmers to a square-toe ballet sneaker. Even devoted sneaker lovers are swapping chunky soles for slimmer, prettier shapes.
Under long wool coats, ballet sneakers now peek out with the grace of a curtain call. Satin ribbons and Mary Jane straps keep the famous stripes wonderfully girly, while animal prints add a wink of mischief. Paired with sheer tights or cozy socks, they feel playful and polished.
These are the five Adidas sneakers to buy for fall.
Born in a Bavarian Town
In 1949, Adi
Dassler registered his company in Herzogenaurach, a small
town in Bavaria. Its three stripes, first designed to support the
foot, soon became one of the most recognizable signatures in sport
and fashion.
A Ballet Slipper in Bordeaux Satin
Adidas, Taekwondo Mei
Ballet Shoes in Maroon, $ 100
The Taekwondo, the martial arts shoe that went viral last year, now dances into fall as Taekwondo Mei Ballet. Its maroon satin upper ties with long ribbon laces, and a spare pair lets you switch moods.
Flowers From a London Garden
Adidas, Gazelle Indoor x Liberty
London Shoes in Magic Mauve, $ 130
For the Gazelle Indoor, Liberty London hand-painted its Clint Blossom print, inspired by an English cottage garden. Oscar Wilde once called Liberty “the chosen resort of the artistic shopper,” and these mauve pairs agree.
Jennie Turns the Superstar Into a Ballerina
Adidas, Jennie Superstar SQ
Ballet Shoes in Off White, $ 130
For her first Adidas Originals collection, Jennie reshaped the iconic Superstar with a squared shell toe and a soft elastic strap. The off-white leather version looks lovely with white socks and a pleated skirt.
Fawn Spots on a Terrace Classic
Adidas, Handball Spezial
Loafer Shoes in Fawn Print, $ 130
Born in 1979 for handball players, the Handball Spezial now arrives as a slip-on loafer. Its suede upper wears sweet fawn spots, while the gum sole keeps every city walk comfortable.
When Silver Meets the Mary Jane
Adidas, Tokyo MJ Shoes in Silver Metallic, $ 90
Inspired by the sporting style of the 1970s, the slim Tokyo adds elastic straps across the foot. In shimmering silver leather, it brightens black tights and velvet skirts through party season.
Every Step a Little Choreography
Lace them up, tie a bow
at the ankle and let the city become your stage. Between the
sidewalk and the dance floor, fall has finally found its
rhythm.
