Spring 2026's First Viral Shoe Style Is Already Here

Shop Jonathan Anderson's take on Dior's signature J'Adior footwear ahead.

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Photos of Aimee Song and Christie Tyler wearing the new Jonathan Anderson for Dior J'Adior patent leather ballet flats from the spring/summer 2026 collection.
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It's been nearly a decade since former Christian Dior Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri debuted J'Adior footwear in her first collection for the French house back in 2017. There have been a number of different iterations since, and now that Jonathan Anderson has taken her place at the helm, another fresh take has arrived on the fashion scene.

Part of the Irish designer's first Dior drop, the brand-new Dior J'Adior Ballet Flats feature an entirely different silhouette from the pointed-toe slingback we're used to from the brand. Instead, Anderson's version has a rounded toe, low vamp, and full-back design, with a cutout underneath the signature J'Adior-embroidered ivory bow. It also has a slight heel and a super-shiny patent-leather finish that feels particularly relevant in 2026. In addition to classic black, the brand also released a soft, baby-blue version as well as a pump option that's just as elegant and refined, albeit still playful and infused with youth.

Photos of Christie Tyler wearing the new Jonathan Anderson for Dior J'Adior patent leather ballet flats from the spring/summer 2026 collection.

(Image credit: @christietyler)

When photos of the shoe first started popping up on my Instagram feed last month, my editor senses immediately began to tingle, a surefire sign that viral fame is on the horizon. Fashion people like Christie Tyler, Aimee Song, and Tina Leung are all already wearing their recently delivered pairs, styling them with casual trousers, unique leg warmers, and sophisticated dresses, proving in the process just how versatile this modern take on the J'Adior shoe can be.

Ahead, see how L.A.'s finest dressers are styling their Dior J'Adior Ballet Flats in 2026, and secure your pair before every last size sells out (which they will).

How L.A. Fashion People Are Wearing the Dior J'Adior Ballet Flats

Photos of Aimee Song wearing the new Jonathan Anderson for Dior J'Adior patent leather ballet flats from the spring/summer 2026 collection.

(Image credit: @aimeesong)

Photos of Christie Tyler wearing the new Jonathan Anderson for Dior J'Adior patent leather ballet flats from the spring/summer 2026 collection.

(Image credit: @christietyler)

Photos of Christie Tyler wearing the new Jonathan Anderson for Dior J'Adior patent leather ballet flats from the spring/summer 2026 collection.

(Image credit: @christietyler)

Photos of Aimee Song wearing the new Jonathan Anderson for Dior J'Adior patent leather ballet flats from the spring/summer 2026 collection.

(Image credit: @aimeesong)

Photos of Christie Tyler wearing the new Jonathan Anderson for Dior J'Adior patent leather ballet flats from the spring/summer 2026 collection.

(Image credit: @christietyler)

Photos of Aimee Song wearing the new Jonathan Anderson for Dior J'Adior patent leather ballet flats from the spring/summer 2026 collection.

(Image credit: @aimeesong)

Photos of Christie Tyler wearing the new Jonathan Anderson for Dior J'Adior patent leather ballet flats from the spring/summer 2026 collection.

(Image credit: @christietyler)

Photos of Aimee Song wearing the new Jonathan Anderson for Dior J'Adior patent leather ballet flats from the spring/summer 2026 collection.

(Image credit: @aimeesong)

Shop the New Dior J'Adior Ballet Flats

  • Materials: Calfskin and cotton
  • Interior: Goatskin
  • Weight: 225 grams, or 8 ounces
  • Colors: Black and Ice Lagoon
  • Made In: Italy

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Eliza Huber
Eliza Huber
Associate Editorial Director

Eliza Huber is currently the Associate Editorial Director at Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2021 as a fashion editor after starting her career as a writer at Refinery29, where she worked for four years. During her time at WWW, she launched Go Sports, the publication's sports vertical, and published four (and counting) quarterly issues tied to the WNBA, Formula One, and more. She also created two franchises, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter for WWW's monthly cover features; and reported on new seasonal trends, up-and-coming designers, and celebrity style.