There are shoes you buy. And then there are shoes that find their way into your life and never leave. VIVAIA’s Cristina falls firmly into the latter category.
A cult classic among fashion insiders and street-style muses, the Satin Sneakerina from VIVAIA made headlines, and sidewalks, when it first launched earlier this year. Now, in a move destined to cause another sell-out frenzy, Cristina returns in a delectable new hue: Butter Yellow.
It’s light. It’s luminous. And it’s quietly luxe.
The Ballet Flat Grows Up
Cristina isn’t your average flat. She’s a hybrid, the lovechild of a pointe shoe and a commuter sneaker. Designed for a generation that no longer separates beauty from comfort, the Cristina balances elegance and function with ease. Think triple-layer sole, foldable construction, and two interchangeable satin lacing styles for when you want to switch moods from “model off-duty” to “It-girl in motion.”
And she’s not just pretty, she’s practical. Cristina is the first-ever machine-washable satin sneakerina (yes, really), crafted from recycled materials that speak to VIVAIA’s signature sustainability ethos. Whether you’re catching a flight, running errands in SoHo, or posing outside a Paris café, she’s with you, clean, chic, and ready for anything.
Butter Yellow: A Mood, A Movement
The new “Butter Yellow” tone arrives right on time for Summer 2025’s obsession with quiet pastels and soft-core streetwear. Not quite beige, not quite lemon, it’s a hue that feels like golden hour on your feet.
Already spotted on the likes of Amelia Gray, Bella Hadid, and (G)I-DLE’s Shuhua, Cristina has cemented herself as the under-the-radar style staple of the season. And when Charli XCX stepped out at Coachella in Cristina’s sister silhouette, the Yanka, we knew the Sneakerina era had officially arrived.
Viral Numbers, Real Comfort
Let’s talk receipts. Since launching on February 20, 2025, Cristina has sold out three times in just one month, racking up a jaw-dropping 11,443 pairs sold, with the full Sneakerina series clocking over 15,000 units globally in two months. That’s not a trend; that’s a movement.
Paired with a mini skirt, layered with chunky socks, or styled bare with oversized tailoring, Cristina adapts. She’s your 9-to-9 shoe that doesn’t force you to choose between looking polished and feeling like yourself.
VIVAIA: Eco-Conscious from the Sole Up
Behind the Sneakerina boom is VIVAIA, a footwear disruptor committed to conscious innovation. Launched in the U.S. in 2020 and now worn in over 61 countries, VIVAIA creates all its pieces using recycled and sustainably produced materials, no greenwashing here. The Cristina is just one example of how the brand is reshaping the narrative of what eco-luxury looks like.
Cristina or Yanka?
The Cristina, priced at $129, is the showstopper. But if you’re more into a low-profile round toe, the Yanka, just as chic and slightly more understated, is available at $119. Collect them both? We wouldn’t blame you.
Want It?
Cristina’s “Butter Yellow” is available now, but if history repeats itself (and it will), don’t wait. This Sneakerina doesn’t stay on shelves for long.
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