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 us that ballet flats have a whole new look. Balletcore is where it’s at. Where once there were only leather options in neutral shades, now there are radiant hues, dazzling embellishments, and funky straps…and we are here for it.
The best part is that the simplicity of a ballet flat works year-round. You might wear heeled sandals during the summer, lug-sole loafers for fall, and knee-high boots in the winter. But 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 24 best ballet flats ahead.
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Coach Emilia Mary Jane Shop Coach
Coach Emilia Mary Jane, $, available at Coach
Vicenza Bow Mary Jane Flats Shop Vicenza
Vicenza Bow Mary Jane Flats, $, available at Anthropologie
Madewell Greta Ballet Flat Shop Madewell
Madewell The Greta Ballet Flat, $, available at Madewell
Repetto Cendrillon Flats Shop Repetto
Repetto Cendrillon Flats, $, available at Free People
Camper Right Leather Ballerinas Shop Camper
Camper Right Leather Ballerinas, $, available at Camper
Circus By Sam Edelman Zuri Strap Ballet Flat Shop Circus By Sam Edelman
Circus by Sam Edelman Zuri Strap Ballet Flat, $, available at Circus by Sam Edelman
Loeffler Randall Leonie Black Leather Ballet Flat Shop Loeffler Randall
Loeffler Randall Leonie Black Leather Ballet Flat, $, available at Loeffler Randall
Steve Madden Vinetta Flat Shop Steve Madden
Steve Madden Vinetta Flats, $, available at Steve Madden
Mansur Gavriel Dream Ballerina Shop Mansur Gavriel
Mansur Gavriel Dream Ballerina, $, available at Mansur Gavriel
Dolce Vita Ashya Ballet Flats Shop Dolce Vita
Dolce Vita Ashya Ballet Flats, $, available at Dolce Vita
Everlane The Italian Leather Day Ballet Flat Shop Everlane
Everlane The Italian Leather Day Ballet Flat, $, available at Everlane
Margaux The Demi Shop Margaux
Margaux The Demi, $, available at Margaux
Reformation Bethany Ballet Flat Shop Reformation
Reformation Bethany Ballet Flat, $, available at Reformation
Cole Haan Cloudfeel All-Day Ballet Flat Shop Cole Haan
Cole Haan Cloudfeel All-Day Ballet Flat, $, available at Cole Haan
J.Crew Zoe Ballet Flat Shop J.Crew
J.Crew Zoe Ballet Flat, $, available at J.Crew
Zara Satin Effect Ballet Flats Shop Zara
Zara Satin Effect Ballet Flats, $, available at Zara
Steve Madden Violette Ballet Flat Shop Steve Madden
Steve Madden Violette Silver Metallic Ballet Flat, $, available at Steve Madden
London Rebel Bow Sling Back Ballet Flat Shop London Rebel
London Rebel Bow Sling Back Ballet Flat, $, available at ASOS
Charles & Keith Tie-Around Canvas Ballerina Flats Shop Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith Tie-Around Canvas Ballerina Flats, $, available at Charles & Keith
Alterre Rose Satin Ballet Flat + Twiggy Strap Alina Ballet Shop Alterre
Alterre Rose Satin Ballet Flat + Twiggy Strap, $, available at Alterre
Badgley Mischka Tenley Embellished Ballet Flats Shop Badgley Mischka
Badgley Mischka Tenley Embellished Ballet Flats, $, available at Saks OFF 5TH
Sam Edelman Felicia Ballet Flat Shop Sam Edelman
Sam Edelman Felicia Ballet Flat, $, available at Sam Edelman
Ganni Black Scrunchie Ballerina Flats Shop Ganni
Ganni Black Scrunchie Ballerina Flats, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Sarah Flint Natalie X Gracie Peacock Floral Jacquard Ballet Flat Shop Sarah Flint
Sarah Flint Sacchetto Ballet Flat, $, available at Sarah Flint
Chloé Lauren Leather Ballet Flats Shop Chloé
Chloé Lauren Leather Ballet Flats, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Miu Miu Satin Bow Ballerina Flats Shop Miu Miu
Miu Miu Satin Bow Ballerina Flats, $, available at Neiman Marcus
Kate Spade New York Crush Flats Shop Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York Crush Flats, $, available at Kate Spade New York
Schutz Arissa Square Toe Ballet Flat, $, available at Nordstrom
Mansur Gavriel Square Ballerina Flats, $, available at Shopbop
Tory Burch Runway Ballet Shop Tory Burch
Tory Burch Runway Ballet, $, available at Tory Burch
Sarah Flint Natalie X Gracie Peacock Floral Jacquard Ballet Flat Shop Sarah Flint
Sarah Flint Natalie X Gracie Flat, $, available at Sarah Flint
Mansur Gavriel Square Toe Ballerina Flat Shop Mansur Gavriel
Mansur Gavriel Square Toe Ballerina Flat, $, available at Mansur Gavriel
Loeffler Randall Leonie Caramel Crystal Ballet Flat Shop Loeffler
Loeffler Randall Leonie Caramel Crystal Ballet Flat, $, available at Loeffler Randall
& Other Stories Gathered Leather Ballerina Flats Shop & Other Stories
And Other Stories Gathered Leather Ballerina Flats, $, available at And Other Stories
FRAME Le Sunset Square Toe Ballet Flat Shop FRAME
Frame Le Sunset Square Toe Ballet Flat, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
Michael Kors Jilly Ballet Flats Shop Michael Kors
MICHAEL Michael Kors Jilly Ballet, $, available at Zappos
Bells & Becks The Cellina Midnight Shop Bells & Becks
Bells & Becks The Cellina Midnight, $, available at Bells & Becks
Tory Burch Georgia Ballet Shop Tory Burch
Tory Burch Georgia Ballet, $, available at Tory Burch
Charles & Keith Textured Ankle Strap Ballerina Flats Shop Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith Textured Ankle Strap Ballerina Flats, $, available at Charles & Keith
Guilhermina Square-Toe Ballet Flats Shop Guilhermina
Guilhermina Square-Toe Ballet Flats, $, available at Anthropologie
Zara Embellished Fabric Ballet Flats Shop Zara
Zara Embellished Fabric Ballet Flats, $, available at Zara
ASOS DESIGN Links Chain Point Ballets In Black Velvet Shop ASOS Design
ASOS DESIGN Links Chain Point Ballets In Black Velvet, $, available at ASOS
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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