The appeal of the hybrid ballet trainer lies in its practicality and playfulness; it’s cooky but cool. The perfect way to give the historically ‘girly’ shoe a tougher, more grounded edge.

SEATTLE — Nike revolutionized running shoes in the 1970s, and now a Seattle dancer and inventor wants to do something similar in the ballet world. Seth Orza, who retired as principal dancer for ...

Adidas W Taekwondo Mei Ballet Shoe. £80 at End. Kiko Kostadinov. Black Lella Hybrid Ballerina Flats. £518 (Was £575) LOUIS VUITTON. Lv Sneakerina. £735 at Louis Vuitton. ZARA.