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
Shop Vicenza
Vicenza Bow Mary Jane Flats, $, available at Anthropologie
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 Flat
Shop Circus By Sam Edelman
Circus by Sam Edelman Zuri Flat, $, available at Zappos
Shop Loeffler Randall
Loeffler Randall Leonie Black Leather Ballet Flat, $, available at Loeffler Randall
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
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
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
Shop Zara
Zara Satin Effect Ballet Flats, $, available at Zara
Shop Steve Madden
Steve Madden Violette Silver Metallic Ballet Flat, $, available at Steve Madden
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
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
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
Shop Loeffler
Loeffler Randall Leonie Caramel Crystal Ballet Flat, $, available at Loeffler Randall
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
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.
At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.
For more can't-miss shopping stories delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our Most Wanted newsletter.
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 Flat
Shop Circus By Sam Edelman
Circus by Sam Edelman Zuri Flat, $, available at Zappos
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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