Demure dressing was so last year, considering everything from comically big pants to can’t-miss leopard prints is reigning supreme in 2025. But if bold fashion isn’t your thing, there’s one statement-making style you can delicately step into: sneaker-like ballet flats. 

Case in point? Bella Hadid elevated her casual look by wearing Vivaia’s new Cristina Lace-Up Derby Flats with a black-and-beige coat and flared jeans (another trending style). Her off-duty ensemble during Paris Fashion Week screamed effortlessly cool, especially since the sneaker-like flats were the perfect contrast to her simple outfit. 

Cristina Lace-Up Derby Flats in Black

Vivaia’s edgy-yet-classic flats feature the same pillowy-soft comfort you’d find in its other shoes (which Oprah and Julia Roberts are fans of, btw). However, this particular lace-up style has a triple-layer cushioned sole and a barefoot-like lightness that makes it feel as if you’re walking on clouds. It’s no wonder Hadid was out and about in Paris in the black version—it’s perfect for all-day wear, when your step count will easily exceed 10,000. 

Cristina Lace-Up Derby Flats in Pink

In addition to its supportive insole, the satin-smooth fabric upper provides a soft texture that also feels comfy on the skin. Not to mention, the material gives the timeless shoe a modern update. Although, I wouldn’t be surprised if the flats are a little divisive at first, since it’s an unexpected way to pair two traditional shoe styles. 

Each pair of the Lace-Up Derby Flats, which are available in four colorways—black, blue, white gold, and pink—comes with a set of two different laces for a customized look. Hadid opted for an all-black finish that looked trés chic.

Cristina Lace-Up Derby Flats in Light Gold

But if there’s one design detail worth noting, it’s that the sneaker-like flats are super flexible. You can easily fold them in half, making them an ideal pair to take with you during any upcoming trips, like Paris, perhaps? 

While these Vivaia lace-ups are new, many sizes are already selling out. Below, shop more of the brand’s sneaker-like ballet flats and other comfy, cute styles. 

Cristina Lace-Up Derby Flats in Blue

Yara Almond-Toe Lace-Up Mesh Sneakers in White

Nelly Almond-Toe Mary Jane Flats in Black

Mabel Square-Toe All-Day Standing Flats

Yara Almond-Toe Lace-Up Mesh Sneakers in Tan