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Ballet flats are so popular that even brands like Birkenstock and Crocs are cashing in on the trend

Ballet flats are so popular that even brands like Birkenstock and Crocs are cashing in on the trend
MarketWatch Saturday 15 August 2026, 12:30 UTC By Bill Peters 1 min read
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Ballerina shoes are back in style thanks in part to nostalgia — plus Gen Z shoppers who are even pairing them with running shorts.

Ballerina shoes are back in style thanks in part to nostalgia — plus Gen Z shoppers who are even pairing them with running shorts.
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