Here's Your PSA to Pass on Chunky Sneakers in Favor of These Viral Ballet Sneakers
These are cool girl approved.
Chunky sneakers are great, but they're not always the best choice for a particular outfit. If you want to still wear sneakers but desire something more elevated, look no further than the viral pair Julia Garner just wore. She opted for Puma ballet sneakers, which have also been dubbed "sneakerinas." Yes, you read that correctly. Gen Z is always popularizing something fun to express themselves, and this trend is no exception.
Garner paired the Puma Speedcat Ballet Flats with her casual-cool T-shirt outfit. The rest of her look consisted of a navy graphic tee styled with a pair of green barrel pants. Had she worn a pair of chunkier sneakers, this look wouldn't have been as chic, IMHO, and the contrast of the baggy pants with the pretty sneakers is key. The pink-and-black sneakerinas do just the trick to make this outfit look trend-forward.
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Kerane Marcellus is a New York-based writer. She joined the Who What Wear team in 2025 after writing for Essence Magazine and freelancing for a number of other arts and culture publications. Fashion is a form of expression that she encourages everyone to take part in. There is no right or wrong in getting dressed! When she's not writing, she's reading in the park or gallery hopping in the city.