That's why brown sneaker ballerinas are the next big shoe trend in summer 2025

Brown sneakers have been everywhere lately – and are now being replaced by sneaker ballerinas in the trendy color.

"After one comes two." "If you say A, you must also say B." The German language has several sayings and phrases that all describe sequences and procedures in different ways. Chronologies that are simply logical. Just like some processes in fashion. Styles that build on one another or trends influenced by previous aesthetics.

And so, in relation to the latestshoe trend for summer 2025, it could also be said: "If you wear brown sneakers , you have to wear brown sneaker ballerinas."

For summer 2025, you should opt for sneaker ballerinas in brown

After sneakers in the trendy color brown (remember: the Pantone Color Institute crowned "Mocha Mousse" the color of the year 2025 ) were already ubiquitous, and will remain so in various looks and materials, such as retro suede , they are now facing serious competition this summer. Hybrid models that combine elements of sneakers and ballerinas, sometimes in a sportier, sometimes more playful style, have been enjoying growing popularity for some time. Puma's "Speedcat" ballerinas are one such example. These were first shown in January 2025 as part of the OpéraSport Fall/Winter 2025 collection presentation during Copenhagen Fashion Week . Vogue described the trend, based on the popular "Speedcat" sneaker , as "a marriage of opulence and functionality" and further noted: "The shoes combine the classic shape of ballerinas with the sole, upper, and seam details of sneakers. In addition, several elastic straps are found on the instep, further enhancing the sporty look of the sneaker-ballerinas."

While the "Speedcat" ballerinas have been available primarily in white, black, silver, and pink, they are now being launched in the trendy color brown for summer 2025. The design was created as a collaboration between Puma and the Berlin-based Voo Store.

But it's not just the color that's new – for a more romantic ballet look, individual straps on the instep have been replaced with wide black satin ribbons. These are also removable at the heel, with the ribbons there being able to be tied around the ankle as desired. "A subtle nod to the ballet wardrobe in a new context," as both brands describe it. This means the brown sneaker ballet flats can not only be wonderfully combined with romantic dresses or playful skirts, but also look fantastic with black Bermuda shorts, for example.