These adidas Mary Janes Are Bringing Chocolate to Barre

Double Tap to ZoomSneakersadidas' Brown Barreda Mary Jane Is a Chocolate BarreThe ballet-inspired sneaker takeover has officially reached a tipping point, and the balletcore trend is now impossible to ignore. From high-fashion to street style, bulky dad shoes have made way for sleek, dance-inspired silhouettes. Capitalizing on this unstoppable movement, the Three Stripes introduces a fresh feminine hybrid: the adidas Originals Barreda Mary Jane Shadow Brown/Cream White.The release expands the legacy of adidas' low-profile indoor court heritage by merging it with a classic strap silhouette. Drawing heavy inspiration from archival T-toe legends like the Samba and Gazelle, the Barreda franchise takes that slim retro indoor aesthetic and completely reimagines it. Dressed in a Shadow Brown colorway with Cream White accents, the shoe leans into the versatility of earth tones. Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.The upper is constructed from tactile nubuck that frames the signature reinforced T-toe box. Soft cream-white leather details wrap the iconic 3-Stripes and heel tab, while secure elastic straps replace traditional lacing across the midfoot for an authentic Mary Jane fit.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Underfoot is a slim rubber cupsole designed to provide dependable traction with a close-to-the-ground feel. A soft synthetic lining and cushioned footbed add comfort and padding that the sole doesn’t deliver.The adidas Originals Barreda Mary Jane in Shadow Brown is most notable in its ability to fuse adidas’ T-toe DNA with the ballet trend. It feels like it’s really been considered, rather than dropped in a rush to capitalize on the undeniable power of balletcore.Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase. Want to shop the products our editors actually love? Visit HS Shopping and subscribe to Shopper for recs on all things fashion, footwear, and beauty.We RecommendThe adidas Classic Going From Tennis Veteran to Ballet It-Girladidas Went Full Stealth Mode With a Fall-Ready SambaJENNIE'S First adidas Shoe Is a Real-Deal Ballerina Sneakeradidas Proves That Miu Miu’ing a Samba Is All It TakesThis adidas Archive Runner Traveled From Herzogenaurach to HoustonWhat To Read NextThese adidas Mary Janes Are Bringing Chocolate to BarreNew Balance’s Cocoa-Flavored Dad Shoe Puts the Taste in TastefulA Techy ASICS Trainer Signs Up for Ballet LessonsNot a Cell Phone in Sight, Just Great Outdoor ClothesNike's Soft Suede Dunk Is as Real as It GetsNike’s Velvety Air Max Soccer Sneaker Crossover Is Muy Bonito