As far as fashion stalwarts that stand the test of time go, beautifully crafted handbags are a common favorite — as are classically tailored overcoats and cashmere separates. For some people, it’s a good pair of shoes, particularly handmade, hand-stitched, buttery-soft ballet flats. After spending far too much time over the past year perusing the upcoming season’s selection of fine footwear, it’s clear to me that ballet flats are not only making a comeback but also have a whole new look. Where once there was only leather options in neutral shades, now there are radiant hues, dazzling embellishments, and funky prints.
The best part is that the simplicity of a ballet flat works year-round. Your summer footwear collection might consist of heeled sandals, lug-sole loafers for fall, and knee-high boots in the winter. However, ballet flats are as essential as your daily white sneakers. When shoes as good as these come along you, embrace them with open arms. See for yourself by shopping the 18 best ballet flats ahead.
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Frame Le Sunset Square Toe Ballet Flat, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
Ganni Black Scrunchie Ballerina Flats, $, available at SSENSE
Guilhermina Square-Toe Ballet Flats, $, available at Anthropologie
Sarah Flint Natalie X Gracie Flat, $, available at Sarah Flint
Everlane The Italian Leather Day Ballet Flat, $, available at Everlane
ASOS DESIGN Links Chain Point Ballets In Black Velvet, $, available at ASOS
Zara Embellished Fabric Ballet Flats, $, available at Zara
Badgley Mischka Tenley Embellished Ballet Flats, $, available at Saks OFF 5TH
J.Crew Zoe Ballet Flats In Leather, $, available at J.Crew
Repetto Cendrillon Flats, $, available at Free People
Charles & Keith Textured Ankle Strap Ballerina Flats, $, available at Charles & Keith
Sam Edelman Felicia Ballet Flat, $, available at Sam Edelman
Mansur Gavriel Square Toe Ballerina, $, available at Mansur Gavriel
Chloé Lauren Leather Ballet Flats, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Tory Burch Georgia Ballet, $, available at Tory Burch
Loeffler Randall Leonie Caramel Crystal Ballet Flat, $, available at Loeffler Randall
Coach Alina Ballet, $, available at Coach Outlet
Miu Miu Satin Bow Ballerina Flats, $, available at Neiman Marcus
Margaux The Demi, $, available at Margaux
Cole Haan Cloudfeel All-Day Ballet Flat, $, available at Cole Haan
Schutz Arissa Square Toe Ballet Flat, $, available at Nordstrom
Mansur Gavriel Square Ballerina Flats, $, available at Shopbop
ASOS DESIGN Lora Square Toe Ballet Flats, $, available at ASOS
Everlane The Italian Leather Day Glove, $, available at Everlane
Margaux The Demi, $, available at Margaux
Mango Elastic leather ballerina, $, available at Mango
Zou Xou Eugenia Flat, $, available at Zou Xou
Schutz Arissa Square Toe Ballet Flat, $, available at Nordstrom
Khaite THE LOGAN FLAT, $, available at khaite
Loeffler Randall Leonie Lambskin Bow Ballerina Flats, $, available at Bergdorf Goodman
thewhiteribbon Pearl Ivory Leather Ballet Flats with Satin Ribbons, $, available at Etsy
Christian Louboutin Mamadrague Square Toe Ballet Flat, $, available at Nordstrom
H&M Suede Ballet Flats, $, available at H&M
Reformation Buffy Ruched Ballet Flat, $, available at Reformation
Staud Tuli Ballet Flats, $, available at Shopbop
aeydē Gina leather ballet flats, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Flattered Polly Leather Creme Flats, $, available at Tuckernuck
Intentionally Blank Watson Flats, $, available at Garmentory
Hush Puppies Naomi Slip On Leather Ballet Pump, $, available at Verishop
Madewell The Cory Flat in Leather, $, available at Madewell
Soludos Yebo Vegan Ballet Flat, $, available at Soludos
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