Adidas: Bad Bunny Channels His Feminine With His Adidas 'Ballerina' Sneaker

Bad Bunny x Adidas 'Ballerina' Sneaker Courtesy of Adidas Bad Bunny has quickly become a magnet for attention in every aspect of his life, from his music - especially with his new album 'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS '- to his romantic life and out-there red carpet looks. His colorful, flamboyant style is quintessentially Boricua . Now, the Puerto Rican prince has capitalized on his eye-catching looks by teaming up with Adidas for a new sneaker. And it's building up anticipation, reminiscent of sneakerheads waiting for shoe leaks and drops on the internet, with X users writing, "Where can I buy?" under every post. Named "the ballerina sneaker ," Bad Bunny's latest collaboration with Adidas presents a slim, pointe shoe-inspired silhouette. Constructed with a blend of suede overlays, satin panels, and canvas, the design features rubber outsoles and bungee cord laces for a utilitarian edge. The defining detail is an embossed "Benito" along the side - a subtle nod to the artist's given name. One Reddit user even nods to the feminine figure and colorway by saying, "It's the best color. I wish they made a pair of pink ones too, bright colors really make the different materials shine. " Its showy mustard yellow or "gold" color is reminiscent of the iconic Onitsuka Kill Bill sneakers. This is a connection made clear by both Adidas and Bad Bunny, who confirmed that the sneaker draws inspiration from the ''Adidas Taekwondo,' a martial arts-focused design from the early 2000s. "Like his music, these sneakers - his first footwear release since the album's record-breaking debut - blend worlds. A fusion of ballet and Adidas' iconic Taekwondo model, they take classic cues and render them fresh and fluid," says Adidas in a press release. The brand continues, "Drawing its design inspiration from the iconic Adidas Taekwondo model, originally crafted for martial artists at the peak of their sport in the early 2000s, the Ballerina fuses sleek, modern aesthetics with a nod to its performance heritage." And while they draw inspiration from Taekwondo, the sneakers' slim build and flexible fold evoke the unmistakable silhouette of a cleat. The delicate femininity of the design also hints at a knowing nod to Bloquette-core - a testament to how closely Bad Bunny has been paying attention to fashion's evolving language. Bad Bunny X Adidas 'Ballerina'' Sneaker Courtesy of Adidas In the digital age of categorizing every consumable piece of media by denoting it to a "core" or "era'", the idea of alchemizing a new aesthetic rises from the recent interest in sports and the coquette aesthetic. Bloqette core is a derivative of the very sporty "bloke" style that's seen amongst British soccer enthusiasts and its' dainty and hyper-feminine counterpart. And while soccer cleats being paired with skirts and bow embellishments seems like another fad to come out of TikTok and Pinterest, this style's history and connection to the Latinx and Caribbean community is currently being written over as an internet trend. Benito is known for blurring gender lines - whether through his music, his fluid dance style, or his fashion choices. His appearance at the Met Gala in a backless suit adorned with a 26-foot floral train was a testament to that. So, it's no surprise that his latest collaboration manifests as a pointe-inspired sneaker, seamlessly blending masculine and feminine aesthetics and may even nod to the style seen in his Caribbean heritage. " Inspired by Puerto Rico and Benito's evolution, these sneakers don't just honor his roots-they flip the past into something new, a vision only he could bring to life," it reads in the press release. Although it's just another yellow sneaker, It's yet another chapter in Bad Bunny's ongoing exploration of identity, even if it comes with a $120 price tag.