18 Fresh Takes On The Classic Ballet Flat

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

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

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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