
Adidas
Taekwondo Mei Ballet Flat Sneakers Women
The adidas Taekwondo Mei is a women's ballet flat sneaker featuring a black suede upper with leather trim, leather and textile lining, a cushioned leather insole, and a non-skid gum rubber outsole. Designed for casual everyday wear and extended walking, reviews note that sizing runs narrow and the shoes may require a break-in period; some wearers recommend sizing down. The delicate suede upper benefits from protective treatment, and the model number is JQ0669.
- Material
- Suede upper with leather details, leather and textile lining, cushioned leather insole, non-skid gum rubber outer sole
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
A stylish hybrid of ballet flats and sneakers with suede and leather construction, featuring cushioned insoles and satiny ribbon laces.
Non-skid gum rubber sole, cushioned leather insole, satiny ribbon laces.
- Material
- Suede upper with leather details, leather and textile lining, cushioned leather insole, non-skid gum rubber outer sole
- Secondary
- leather
- Style
- casual, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Suede upper with leather details
- Leather and textile lining
- Cushioned leather insole
- Non-skid gum rubber outer sole
- Satiny ribbon laces included
- Ballet flat silhouette
- Sneaker-inspired sole
- Women's specific design
Product Insights
The Adidas Taekwondo Mei Ballet Flat Sneakers Women, priced at 120 CAD, merge martial-arts and ballet origins into a unique hybrid silhouette. Its thin gum sole and suede upper deliver high ground sensitivity and a low-to-ground ride, ideal for smooth indoor surfaces, but the narrow fit suits slim feet (size up for wider) and satin laces may require double-knotting. The shoe retains shape after a year and develops a patina, yet suede stains in rain. This design, worn by Jennie Kim and launched at the peak of the 2025 slim-sneaker trend, offers styling versatility with interchangeable ribbon laces, balancing a connected feel with tradeoffs in fit and care.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Best suited for narrow feet; half-size up with thick socks for wider feet.
- Care
- Excellent grip on smooth indoor floors, with controlled sliding for pivoting.
- Ground sensitivity
- Thin gum sole provides high ground sensitivity for a connected feel.
- Origin
- Silhouette began as the adidas SMII taekwondo shoe, reworked with satin ribbons and a suede upper.
- Sole
- Gum rubber sole designed for tatami, abrasion-proof, and low-profile.
- Fit
- Runs narrow; designed for slim feet; size up for wider feet.
- Break-in
- Buyers report break-in and socks; then 12-15k steps comfortable
- Ride comfort
- The sole is thin and firm, delivering a low-to-ground ride with ground sensitivity
- Tongue slippage
- Tongue may slip and require manual adjustment or stitching
- Aging
- Suede develops directional nap pattern with wear and retains shape after a year.
- Build quality
- Shoe retains shape and comfort after a year.
- Upper finish
- Suede develops patina; protective spray recommended.
- Outsole
- Abrasion-proof rubber sole retains grip after scuffing; suits indoor use.
- Laces
- Ribbon laces may come undone; tongue slippage common.
- Brand story
- Ballet-leaning silhouette with taekwondo archive DNA, celebrity cosign, and 2025 trend timing.
- Lace system
- Three interchangeable satin lace sets allow a ballet wrap or low bow style.
- Design character
- The silhouette blends martial-arts and ballet origins for a unique hybrid look.
- Lace security
- The satin laces may need double-knotting to stay tied.
- Lace styling
- Three ribbon lace lengths allow ballet-wrap or casual styling.
- Ground feel
- Thin outsole and cushioned insole deliver high ground sensitivity.
- Celebrity association
- Worn by Blackpink's Jennie Kim and shares its last with the Bad Bunny Ballerinas.
- Trend timing
- Launched at the peak of the 2025 slim-sneaker wave.
- Design lineage
- Ballet-sneaker hybrid with suede upper, satin laces, stitched toebox, and three lace lengths; descended from the SMII taekwondo shoe.
- Traction
- Gum sole grips dry smooth floors; suede stains in rain.
- Styling versatility
- Three lace sets allow ballet-slipper wrap or casual low tie.
Product record
- Title
- Taekwondo Mei Ballet Flat Sneakers Women
- Brand
- Adidas
- Price
- 120 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 1 reviews, scale 5
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Pair of low-cut ballet-flat style sneakers with a pointed toe, black suede upper, thin wrap-around black laces that crisscross over the foot and ankle, and a gum-colored rubber sole with a low wedge profile.
- Upper material and finishLow-cut pointed-toe upper in black suede or nubuck with matte, slightly textured finish visible across toe and sides.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.55 · w 0.50 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.35 · y 0.30 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (high) - Lace designThin round black laces threaded in multiple crisscross straps over the instep and wrapped several times around the lower calf, tied in a bow at the back of the leg.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.45 · w 0.70 · h 0.48 (high) - Sole profileGum-colored rubber sole with a low wedge and visible textured grip pattern on the side of the midsole; sole extends slightly up at the toe and side patches.
2 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.50 · w 0.45 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.70 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Side stripe detailThree tonal stitched stripes on the shoe side, visible as slightly raised stitched panels in the same black tone as the upper.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.45 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - Heel tab text“adidas”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.38 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Lifestyle studio shot showing model lower legs and feet on a pale yellow floor and wall, soft even lighting, and a partial white chair leg prop at left.
- Background and surfaceSeamless pale yellow background and floor forming a two-tone backdrop with a faint horizontal seam line where wall meets floor.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model presenceLower legs of a model wearing the shoes are visible from mid-calf down; skin tones and ankle contours are visible.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.05 · w 0.64 · h 0.55 (high) - PropPartial white painted metal chair leg appears at the left edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.54 · w 0.08 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft even studio lighting with gentle shadows under and beside the shoes, creating modest contrast without harsh highlights.
Colors
matte black· upper and straps#151C22light gum brown· sole and side patches#BC9B54white· heel tab text- Upper material and finishLow-cut pointed-toe upper in black suede or nubuck with matte, slightly textured finish visible across toe and sides.
- 02

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a pair of low-profile ballet-flat style sneakers showing black suede uppers, black leather heel tabs with white 'adidas' text and a tan gum rubber sole; long black laces extend across the foreground.
- Overall viewPair of ballet-flat sneakers shown from the rear three-quarter angle, both heels visible and the right shoe slightly closer to camera.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.46 · w 0.84 · h 0.44 (high) - Upper materialSoft-texture black suede upper covering heel and side panels, matte appearance with subtle nap visible.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.53 · w 0.50 · h 0.33 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.53 · w 0.36 · h 0.31 (high) - Heel tabBlack smooth leather heel tab folded over top of heel with a white adidas wordmark and three-stripe logo printed on it.
2 regions
x 0.54 · y 0.48 · w 0.16 · h 0.13 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.49 · w 0.14 · h 0.11 (high) - Transcribed heel text (right shoe)“adidas”
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.50 · w 0.10 · h 0.07 (high) - Transcribed heel text (left shoe)“adidas”
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.51 · w 0.10 · h 0.07 (high) - SoleLow-profile gum rubber sole in a tan brown color wrapping up slightly at the heel with a smooth rounded edge.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.66 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high) - Side stripesThree slightly glossy black leather stripes on the outer side panel with small perforations visible along the stripe area.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high) - LacesLong thin flat black laces emerging from the shoe openings and laid loosely across the foreground surface.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.71 · w 0.96 · h 0.18 (high) - Midsole texture detailInner midsole area of left shoe shows a diagonal ridged texture on the tan rubber visible where the shoes separate.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio-style image with a light neutral background and soft shadows; low-angle composition places focus on the shoes' rear and the laces in the foreground.
- BackgroundEven light gray background that is uniform and unobtrusive.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.78 (high) - Shot compositionLow-angle studio shot framing the lower third of the image with negative space above the shoes.
- Shadows and lightingSoft diffuse lighting with subtle soft shadows beneath and slightly behind the shoes indicating light from above and front.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.74 · w 0.84 · h 0.16 (high)
Colors
black· upper suede#0D0D0Eblack· heel tab#0D0D0Egum brown· sole#B39272black· laces#131215black· side stripes#0D0D0Ewhite· heel logo text- Overall viewPair of ballet-flat sneakers shown from the rear three-quarter angle, both heels visible and the right shoe slightly closer to camera.
- 03

Product
Side profile of a single low-profile ballet-flat style sneaker photographed on a neutral background. Visible features include a black suede upper, black smooth leather trim and three leather stripes on the side, thin wraparound ankle laces tied in a bow, and a tan gum rubber outsole with toe and heel overlays.
- Overall silhouetteLow-cut ballet-flat sneaker shown in full side profile, toe to the right, heel to the left, with a flat gum outsole and a narrow, rounded toe shape.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.48 · w 0.92 · h 0.38 (high) - Upper materialBlack suede upper covering the vamp, midfoot and heel counters with a soft, slightly napped texture visible along the side panel.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.54 · w 0.66 · h 0.30 (high) - Leather trim and stripesSmooth black leather trim runs along the topline and forms three parallel leather stripe overlays on the shoe's lateral midfoot; the stripes have visible stitch lines and small perforations.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.58 · w 0.34 · h 0.22 (high) - Lacing detailThin round black laces threaded through narrow fabric loops on the vamp and wrapped up to an ankle tie; laces form a tied bow above the heel area with trailing lace ends.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high) - Sole constructionTan gum rubber outsole with a thicker heel block and a molded toe overlay that wraps slightly onto the vamp; outsole has a smooth visible face against the side profile.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.74 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high) - Heel tabSlightly raised heel tab with smooth material at the rear collar, contrasting slightly in finish from the suede heel panel.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Fine stitch linesVisible stitch lines along the leather trim, stripe overlays, and where the sole meets the upper.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.58 · w 0.50 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Product photographed in a studio setting on a light neutral background with soft shadow underneath; image is a centered side-view composition with even lighting and no visible props.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray background with a soft ground shadow directly beneath the shoe indicating studio lighting from above; no props or packaging visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - View and framingPerfect lateral side view of a single shoe, horizontally centered with generous negative space above; full shoe is visible and unobstructed.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.44 · w 0.92 · h 0.44 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution studio photograph with sharp focus on shoe details and even, shadow-soft lighting.
Colors
black· suede upper#0E0E0Dblack (glossy)· leather stripes and topline trim#0D0E0Dgum tan· outsole and toe/heel overlays#BC9C74black· laces#0E0D0D- Overall silhouetteLow-cut ballet-flat sneaker shown in full side profile, toe to the right, heel to the left, with a flat gum outsole and a narrow, rounded toe shape.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Ravie
Des espadrilles élégantes, d’un confort remarquable, parfaites avec absolument tout.
Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/adidasAdidas Taekwondo Mei ballet flats are widely praised for their stylish look and surprising comfort, but users caution about tricky sizing, delicate materials, and the need for protective care.
Overall sentiment is positive with users loving the aesthetic and comfort, but there are notable caveats regarding fit for wider feet and maintenance of delicate materials.
Themes
Use Cases
- Casual everyday wear and street style
- Travel and extensive walking
Watch Out For
Source Threads
Comfort for long walks
Definitely have to break them in and also wear socks! I do think they could make it. I walked in DC for about 12-15k steps and it was fine :)
u/Consistent_Fig_1936r/adidasView thread →
Sizing, comfort, and style recommendation
I have the bad bunny ballerinas (which are the taekwondo model) and i absolutely love them so when i saw these at an Adidas outlet store it was an instant cop. Im a size 7.5w and in adidas shoes im a 5 1/2 men so i do have to size down in this model (and my feet are on the wider side) To me, this model of adidas are a bit wider in the front. But i heard from my peers that if u get 1/2 a size up it's not that big of deal, can usually solve the problem by wearing thicker socks. All in all, i definitely recommend these shoes they are so comfy and stylish!
u/Dakiti3000r/adidasView thread →
Nano protector spray recommendation
I definitely recommend finding a brand like these that sells them as real pressurized aerosol cans and not just the pump-and-spray ones that seem to be prevalent. They last a lot longer and go onto the shoes much more evenly.
u/DonnasKebabr/adidasView thread →