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Ballet sneakers: the backlash begins.

The shoe that ate 2026 is finally facing its critics.

By The RCW Desk · Sneakers Editor · 8 July 2026 · 1 min read Share
Ballet sneakers: the backlash begins.

The shoe that ate 2026 is finally facing its critics.

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