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Shop Vivaia’s Newest Ballerina Sneaker
It all started when Bella Hadid was spotted in Vivaia’s cult-favorite, TikTok-viral Cristina Sneakerina twice during Paris Fashion Week: for which she wore the shoe in black with a turtleneck and straight-leg jeans, followed by the Light Gold style alongside capri pants and a bomber jacket. After this public debut (not to mention Charli XCX and Amelia Gray Hamlin’s almost-synchronous endorsements of Vivaia’s ballerina sneaker repertoire), it’s safe to say the sneakerina absolutely exploded in popularity — selling out four times in the span of less than two months and being shopped over 15,000 times since launching in February. But now, a new kid on the Vivaia block deserves your full attention, and it’s the Yancy Jogger Re-Nylon Sneakerina, which Hadid just stepped out in while donning a model-off-duty bralette, Jean Paul Gaultier white jeans, and a denim jacket.
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If the Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag is any indication, everything the supermodel wears turns to gold (and enters the fashion set’s “must shop” lists ASAP). So imagine our excitement over Hadid debuting a fresh ballerina sneaker in Vivaia’s fall 2025 collection, which boasts a low-pro, retro-inspired silhouette while joining iconic releases like the adidas Bad Bunny Ballerina and Puma Speedcat Ballet shoes in feeding the global balletcore obsession. If the “third time’s the charm” theory holds water, the Hadid-worn Yancy Sneakerina is going to fly off online shelves in no time, meaning you shouldn’t postpone purchasing the shoe that’s bound to become indispensable in all your fall ensembles.
The by-now-signature Vivaia Cristina stands out from the crowd based on its satin upper (being the first machine washable satin sneaker on the market), but the Yancy takes a different approach: with a recycled nylon fabric that provides more structure and insulation for colder months, without sacrificing the all-day softness and wearability that initially put Vivaia on the map. Completely foldable, it’s something you can easily place in your overnight bag or work bag for travels or five-to-nine shenanigans, and the Yancy’s EVA midsole offers the kind of rebound and arch support that will make you feel special each time you put it on.
While many comparable ballerina sneakers available to shop today might look très chic but underdeliver in the walkability department, you’ll totally be able to rack up miles in the Yancy during your late-summer European getaway or busy weekend in the city: due in no small part to its grippy rubber outsole (more resilient than the Cristina’s) and suede insole for extra cushioning. Environmentally friendly, light as a feather, and a match made in heaven for the preppy, feminine-forward aesthetic that’s been making waves on fall 2025 runways, the Yancy will prevent you from having to choose between a white sneaker and a ballet flat. Because why pick sides when you can enjoy the benefits of both in one must-have shoe?
And in case white is not your jam, the Yancy also comes in colorways that include the bold-and-beautiful Brick Red, the ivory-tinted Seashell Spot Natural, and the go-with-everything Black, along with Hadid’s White Smokey Grey. As an added bonus (because Vivaia loves treating its customers to fun perks), your purchase will come with two distinct lace styles, one of which is made from a tulle-like ribbon material for ensuring your outfits’ ballet references are even more on pointe.
Way before entering the sneakerina business, the founded-in-2020 Vivaia became the name on every fashion insider’s lips by creating smart, sophisticated, and comfortable shoes that were adopted by celebrities almost as soon as they dropped. Whether it be the Juliet Block Heel Slide that Scarlett Johansson once wore with blazer and trouser coordinates, Selena Gomez’s Julie Pro heel of choice, or Oprah’s fit-for-autumn Regina Pro boot, Vivaia doesn’t miss, historically speaking, when it comes to ideating and producing footwear that aces all the latest trends while keeping function top of mind.
Before you know it, chillier temperatures will arrive and force your fall wardrobe out of hibernation. The time will come once again for baggy jeans, leather pants, and knit maxi skirts — making it essential to invest in a hybrid sneaker whose streamlined silhouette, five ounce weight, trend-aligned color palette, and blister-free fit will help you look and feel your best all through the transitional-weather season. The Vivaia Yancy Jogger Re-Nylon Sneakerina matches this criteria to a tee, so we urge you to join Bella Hadid in saying “yes” to all of its elegant and comfy glory.
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