Sneakers for Women

Sneakers for Women at Pair-ie Tales

Sneakers for women have become the everyday shoe: easy to walk in, easy to style, and right for more of the day than any other pair. Our sneakers take that ease and add the softness of a ballet flat. The result is the sneakerina, a ballet sneaker with a rounded toe, a low, slim profile and details like ribbon laces and satin.

At Pair-ie Tales, we design shoes you can wear from morning to night without choosing between comfort and looking put together. Our sneakers are designed in Gurugram and made in India.

What Is a Sneakerina?

A sneakerina is a sneaker with ballet-flat details. It keeps the lace-up fit and everyday sole of a sneaker, and adds the rounded toe, low cut and slim shape of a ballet flat. Ribbon laces, satin uppers and soft colours give it a more feminine look than a regular trainer.

That mix is why ballet sneakers work in more places than most casual shoes for women. They look relaxed with jeans, neat with trousers, and soft with dresses and kurtas.

Who Are Ballet Sneakers For?

• Women who walk a lot in a day and want a comfortable sneaker that still looks styled
• Office-goers who want a smart-casual shoe for workdays
• Students who want one trendy pair for college, weekends and travel
• Anyone moving from heels or flats to something easier, without giving up a feminine look

Find Your Pair: Four Styles

RESET Runner Sneakers. The jogger, made feminine. A sleek low-profile runner with oversized ribbon laces and layered panels for a sporty edge. The rounded toe and streamlined sole keep it light. The sportiest of the four. In ivory, candy pink, cedar and onyx.

DRIFT Ribbon Lace-Up Sneakers. A sneaker's ease with a ballet flat's charm. A low-top with layered panels, statement ribbon laces and a flexible rubber sole that gives a relaxed, easy-to-wear feel. In ivory, candy pink, cedar and onyx.

DAZE Satin Ballet Sneakers. Ballet-flat grace with a sneaker's grip. A gathered elastic topline hugs the ankle for a snug fit, with a satin lace-up front, set on our lightweight 3-Layer Cushion Comfort Sole. In ivory, candy pink, cherry red and cedar.

RUSH Slim Lace-Up Sneakers. A slim, sporty lace-up that dresses up or down. A classic lace-up for a secure fit, layered panels, a softly rounded toe and a light, flexible sole. The plainest and most versatile pair. In ivory, cherry red, cedar and onyx.

How to Choose the Right Sneakers for Women

1. Start with where you will wear them. For long days and lots of walking, pick DAZE for its cushioned sole or DRIFT for its flexible rubber sole. For the office, RUSH in ivory or onyx, or DAZE in ivory, looks the most polished.

2. Pick the look you want. Ribbon laces (RESET, DRIFT) feel playful and feminine. Satin (DAZE) feels dressier. A plain lace-up (RUSH) goes with almost anything.

3. Choose a colour that works hard. Ivory, a soft off-white, and onyx go with nearly every outfit. Candy pink and cherry red are the pairs to pick if you want your shoes to be the pop of colour. Cedar, a warm brown, suits earthy tones and ethnic wear.

4. Get the size right. All styles come in EU sizes 36 to 41. Check the size chart on the product page before you order, and measure your foot in the evening, when it is at its largest.

How to Style Ballet Sneakers

• Office: RUSH in ivory or onyx, or DAZE in ivory, with black cigarette trousers and a crisp shirt.
• Weekends: any style with blue jeans and a striped tee, or with a white midi dress and a denim jacket.
• Colour pop: candy pink or cherry red with an all-white or all-denim outfit, or with a little black dress.
• Ethnic and festive days: a pastel kurta set with ivory or candy pink sneakers.
• Travel and errands: black leggings and a long shirt, or joggers and a cropped hoodie for a sporty-sweet look.

Caring for Your Sneakers

• Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after wear.
• Keep them away from prolonged moisture.
• Store them in a fabric bag to keep their shape.
• Keep satin and light colours out of direct sun when stored, to protect the colour.

Why Shop Sneakers from Pair-ie Tales

• Ballet-inspired designs you will not find in a regular sneaker range
• Four styles and five colours, from ivory to cherry red
• EU sizes 36 to 41 in every style
• Designed in Gurugram and made in India
• Built for everyday wear, from office days to weekends

Looking for more? See our flat sandals and Mary Janes, or read our guide to the types of sneakers for women.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is a sneakerina?

A sneakerina is a sneaker with ballet-flat details: a rounded toe, a low, slim profile and ribbon or satin laces. You get the easy fit of a sneaker with the softer look of a ballet flat.

Q2. Are these sneakers comfortable for everyday wear?

Yes. All four styles sit on a low, lightweight sole with a rounded toe. DAZE adds our 3-Layer Cushion Comfort Sole, and DRIFT has a flexible rubber sole.

Q3. What sizes are available?

All four styles come in EU sizes 36 to 41. Check the size chart on the product page before you order.

Q4. What colours do the sneakers come in?

Ivory, candy pink, cherry red, cedar and onyx. Each style comes in four of these five colours.

Q5. Do you have white sneakers for women?

Our lightest shade is ivory, a soft off-white. It works like a white sneaker with most outfits and is available in all four styles.

Q6. Which sneakers are best for the office?

RUSH in ivory or onyx and DAZE in ivory look the most polished. Pair them with trousers and a shirt for a smart-casual workday look.

Q7. How do I style ballet sneakers?

Wear them with jeans and a tee, a midi dress, trousers and a shirt, or a kurta set. Ivory and onyx go with everything; candy pink and cherry red add a pop of colour.

Q8. Can I wear sneakers with ethnic wear?

Yes. Ballet sneakers in ivory, candy pink or cedar pair well with kurta sets and palazzos for a relaxed ethnic or festive-day look.

Q9. How do I clean my sneakers?

Wipe them with a soft, dry cloth, keep them away from prolonged moisture, and store them in a fabric bag to keep their shape.

Q10. What is the difference between ballet sneakers and regular sneakers?

Ballet sneakers have a lower, slimmer profile, a rounded ballet-flat toe and softer details like ribbon laces or satin. Regular sneakers are usually chunkier and sportier.