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With 20 years of dance classes under my belt, my style was balletcorelongbefore the trend hit TikTok.
Courtesy of the brands / Gabrielle Castrillon
These studio-inspired shoes are coming soon to a sidewalk near you, if you havent spotted them already.
Theyre cute, comfy, andall overmy IG feed.
So, do they hold up?
Original photo by SELF senior commerce editor Sarah Felbin
Like other Dr. Martens pairs, they arent exactly lightweight.
But Im happy to report that, many eight-hour work days later, theyre pretty comfy.
I like pairing them with crew socks for a preppier vibe.
While they may look dainty, theyre still as structured as a regular sneaker.
They also come with three sizes of laces for the right fit.
Staud Gino Ballet Glides
Shopbop
Saks Fifth Avenue
Not a fan of knots?
Original photo by SELF senior commerce editor Sarah Felbin
You dont have to deal with tangled ties to get the balletcore look.
Stauds Gino slip-ons are my perfect weekend errand or dog walking shoe.
Wear them with leggings, a skirt, or your go-to jeans on or off the field.
Just know that they run narrowbare feet or thin socks are the way to go.
FYI: You might want to order one size up from your usualPuma says these flats run small.
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