Last month, Louis Vuitton unveiled its $975 foldable leather flats at a star-studded event at the San Vicente Bungalows. Guests included Phoebe Dynevor, musical sisters Haim (Alana, Danielle and Este), and THR celebrity stylists Jamie Mizrahi, Elizabeth Stewart and Jeanne Yang.
For those who don’t want to spend nearly $1,000 on the French luxury fashion house’s understated shoes, comfort shoe brand Vivaia offers the same celebrity-loved, easy-to-clean Cristina and Yanka styles.
Vivaia’s Sneakerina shoe features a lace-up satin design with round or square toe options. At just $119 to $129, the stylish shoe is nearly 90 percent cheaper than its leather designer competitors. The “Sympathy Is a Knife” singer wore the Peach Blush sneakers with a Lou Reed T-shirt and silk skirt at Coachella weekend events and also wore them while out and about in New York City on May 1. Hadid and Hamlin have also been spotted wearing the white, black and pink ballerinas.
The brand says the shoes “give a barefoot feel, are made from recycled materials, have a three-layer sole for premium comfort, and are foldable for travel.” The round-toed Yanka sneaker is available in white, light blue, black and light pink, while the square-toed Cristina comes in the same colors with an on-trend butter yellow. Both shoes are made from recycled satin fabric, have suede-like soles, elastic heels to prevent chafing, rubber outsoles, and come with two sets of laces (one flat and one round).
Founded in 2020, Vivaia is known for its affordable, comfortable shoes made from eco-friendly materials like recycled plastic water bottles, sugarcane foam, rice husks, natural rubber, and more.
Katie Holmes wore the brand’s $139 Flat Pro (which looks similar to The Row’s ballet flats) on the streets of New York City; Oprah Winfrey wore the square-toed Regina Pro boots; Selena Gomez paired a nearly $5,000 Valentino gown with Vivaia’s $119 (now sold out) Melody slingback pumps; and Julia Roberts wore knee-high Tara Pro waterproof boots and Melissa cutout ankle boots.
Other stars who have worn Vivaia include Scarlett Johansson, Jenna Ortega, Naomi Watts, Emma Roberts, and more.
Check out Vivaia’s sneakers in all colors at vivaia.com and shop both round-toe and square-toe styles before they sell out.