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The Adidas Taekwondo Mei Ballet Flat and the Puma Speedcat Ballet Suede Sneaker are among summer's most sought-after shoes. Now, both are back in stock and on sale at Nordstrom.

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Adidas cream or brown Taekwondo Mei ballet sneakers on sale for 18 percent off at Nordstrom deal

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Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale rarely offers discounts on the footwear styles driving current trends, making this year’s inclusion of Adidas’ Taekwondo Mei Ballet Flat Sneaker and Puma’s Speedcat Ballet Suede Sneaker especially notable. Both ballet sneakers (also known as sneakerinas) have become summer 2026 favorites, selling out quickly and remaining difficult to find at reduced prices.

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The timing aligns with Puma’s decision to continue leaning into the ballet-inspired evolution of its Speedcat franchise. With the launch of the label’s Speedcat Etoile collection, repped by Blackpink’s Rosé, it’s responding to the growing demand for softer, more feminine takes on the racing-inspired silhouette — further cementing ballet sneakers as one of the season’s biggest footwear fascinations.

The ballet sneaker trend represents the latest manifestation of balletcore, a fashion movement that brought dance-coded details back into everyday wardrobes. Unlike traditional ballet flats, these 2.0 designs merge the daintiness and elegance of dance shoes with the versatility of sneakers, resulting in a hybrid that appeals to both street-style trendsetters and regular shoppers.

The obsession has gained momentum through celebrity fans including Nicole Kidman, Bella Hadid, and Jennifer Lawrence, who have given their seal of approval to sneakerinas as of late. It’s a practical measure, too, seeing as how the shoe balances softness and structure: granting all-day comfort, but never at the cost of covetable looks.

Through August 9, customers can save on the Adidas Taekwondo Mei Ballet Flat Sneaker at Nordstrom, where it’s selling for $90 (down from $110), not to mention the Puma Speedcat Ballet Suede Sneaker (17 percent off as we speak).

Once the Anniversary Sale wraps up, both styles are expected to return to their normal prices. Consider this a warning.

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Puma Speedcat Ballet Suede Sneaker

$74.99 $90 17% off

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Puma’s Speedcat Ballet Sneaker in suede features the best of both worlds (specifically, the worlds of racing-inspired runners and ballet flats). Its streamlined profile is marked by flexible elastic straps, a floating Formstrip, and a cushioned OrthoLite insole for crushing 10,000 steps sans foot fatigue.

The shoe’s Dark Chocolate iteration is almost fully sold out on the site, so don’t miss your shot at owning this personality-rich and pink one.

Price upon publish date of this article: $74.99

Also Available in Brown

Adidas Taekwondo Mei Ballet Flat

$89.99 $110 18% off

Buy Now at nordstrom

The buzzy Adidas Taekwondo Mei’s only goal? To pamper your outfit rotation with some Y2K nostalgia, all while keeping wearability top of mind. Designed to be ultralow on purpose, with wraparound laces and a breathable woven upper, the sneaker hybrid makes room for multiple styling opportunities and can go just as well with your grungier ensembles as with chic maxi skirts or summery frocks.

Price upon publish date of this article: $89.99

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Camila Quimp e r is a Commerce Writer at Penske Media, where she covers fashion, beauty, luxury shopping, and the latest trends across WWD, Footwear News, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, and Rolling Stone. Previously, Quimper was a Commerce Editor at E! News, and her work has also appeared in Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Men’s Health, i-D, Dazed, and other publications. Before joining E! News, Quimper got her start in e-commerce at Hearst Magazines, testing products alongside the Good Housekeeping Institute team, covering major shopping events, and curating gift guides. She earned a bachelor’s degree in fashion journalism from London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London and loves reporting on the best budget fashion finds to add to cart.

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Adidas and Puma’s Viral Ballet Sneakers Are Back in Stock (and on Sale) at Nordstrom

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