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Pirouette to power walkadidas’ Taekwondo Mei Ballet does both

Ballet flats walked so these sneakers could run. Meet the adidas Taekwondo Mei Ballet, the hottest new low-profile kicks on the block.

By Hiwot Keleta

25 April 2025 · 1 min read

If you’ve been tapped into the footwear scene throughout the last year, you know that low-profile silhouettes have been taking over, and that adidas is in the lead. Now, the Three Stripes brand has come through with yet another winning take on a favourite shape — the Taekwondo Mei Ballet, a ballerina sneaker that dances to a different beat.

The new Taekwondo Mei Ballet has some big boots to fill. This drop follows iterations from legendary designer Yohji Yamamoto, who redressed the Taekwondo shape for exclusive Y-3 drops, and Bad Bunny’s recent take, which saw the Puerto Rican rapper dressing suede and canvas uppers in elegant colourways.

STREET BALLET

The adidas Taekwondo Mei Ballet is the newest staple in your low-profile sneaker rotation. Lace them up, tie them down, and pair with everything from elegant eveningwear to your favourite sweatpants.

STREET BALLET

The adidas Taekwondo Mei Ballet is the newest staple in your low-profile sneaker rotation. Lace them up, tie them down, and pair with everything from elegant eveningwear to your favourite sweatpants.

With an open silhouette and added laces, the adidas Taekwondo Mei Ballet adds a certain touch of chicness to your footwear game. Coming in classic colours like black, white and a futuristic metallic chrome silver, you can keep it sophisticated while still making them your own.

Plus, customisable laces give you the opportunity to style them however you feel. Want to keep it clean? Tuck the laces in. Feeling extra? Wrap them around your ankles for that full-on balletcore moment. Your shoes, your rules.