Tuesday, September 12, 2023

24 Of The Best Ballet Flats That Embrace Balletcore

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


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Coach Emilia Mary Jane, $, available at Coach

Vicenza Bow Mary Jane Flats


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Vicenza Bow Mary Jane Flats, $, available at Anthropologie

Madewell Greta Ballet Flat


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Madewell The Greta Ballet Flat, $, available at Madewell

Repetto Cendrillon Flats


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Repetto Cendrillon Flats, $, available at Free People

Camper Right Leather Ballerinas


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Camper Right Leather Ballerinas, $, available at Camper

Circus By Sam Edelman Zuri Flat


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Circus by Sam Edelman Zuri Flat, $, available at Zappos

Loeffler Randall Leonie Black Leather Ballet Flat



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Loeffler Randall Leonie Black Leather Ballet Flat, $, available at Loeffler Randall

Steve Madden Vinetta Flat


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Steve Madden Vinetta Flats, $, available at Steve Madden

Mansur Gavriel Dream Ballerina


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Mansur Gavriel Dream Ballerina, $, available at Mansur Gavriel

Dolce Vita Ashya Ballet Flats


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Dolce Vita Ashya Ballet Flats, $, available at Dolce Vita

Everlane The Italian Leather Day Ballet Flat


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Everlane The Italian Leather Day Ballet Flat, $, available at Everlane

Margaux The Demi


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Margaux The Demi, $, available at Margaux

Reformation Bethany Ballet Flat


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Reformation Bethany Ballet Flat, $, available at Reformation

Cole Haan Cloudfeel All-Day Ballet Flat


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Cole Haan Cloudfeel All-Day Ballet Flat, $, available at Cole Haan

J.Crew Zoe Ballet Flat


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J.Crew Zoe Ballet Flat, $, available at J.Crew

Zara Satin Effect Ballet Flats


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Zara Satin Effect Ballet Flats, $, available at Zara

Steve Madden Violette Ballet Flat


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Steve Madden Violette Silver Metallic Ballet Flat, $, available at Steve Madden

London Rebel Bow Sling Back Ballet Flat


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London Rebel Bow Sling Back Ballet Flat, $, available at ASOS

Charles & Keith Tie-Around Canvas Ballerina Flats


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Charles & Keith Tie-Around Canvas Ballerina Flats, $, available at Charles & Keith

Alterre Rose Satin Ballet Flat + Twiggy Strap Alina Ballet


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Alterre Rose Satin Ballet Flat + Twiggy Strap, $, available at Alterre

Badgley Mischka Tenley Embellished Ballet Flats


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Badgley Mischka Tenley Embellished Ballet Flats, $, available at Saks OFF 5TH

Sam Edelman Felicia Ballet Flat


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Sam Edelman Felicia Ballet Flat, $, available at Sam Edelman

Ganni Black Scrunchie Ballerina Flats


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Ganni Black Scrunchie Ballerina Flats, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue

Sarah Flint Natalie X Gracie Peacock Floral Jacquard Ballet Flat


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Sarah Flint Sacchetto Ballet Flat, $, available at Sarah Flint

Chloé Lauren Leather Ballet Flats


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Chloé Lauren Leather Ballet Flats, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue

Miu Miu Satin Bow Ballerina Flats



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Miu Miu Satin Bow Ballerina Flats, $, available at Neiman Marcus

Kate Spade New York Crush Flats


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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


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Tory Burch Runway Ballet, $, available at Tory Burch

Sarah Flint Natalie X Gracie Peacock Floral Jacquard Ballet Flat


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Sarah Flint Natalie X Gracie Flat, $, available at Sarah Flint

Mansur Gavriel Square Toe Ballerina Flat


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Mansur Gavriel Square Toe Ballerina Flat, $, available at Mansur Gavriel

Loeffler Randall Leonie Caramel Crystal Ballet Flat



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Loeffler Randall Leonie Caramel Crystal Ballet Flat, $, available at Loeffler Randall

& Other Stories Gathered Leather Ballerina Flats


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And Other Stories Gathered Leather Ballerina Flats, $, available at And Other Stories

FRAME Le Sunset Square Toe Ballet Flat


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Frame Le Sunset Square Toe Ballet Flat, $, available at Nordstrom Rack

Michael Kors Jilly Ballet Flats


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MICHAEL Michael Kors Jilly Ballet, $, available at Zappos

Bells & Becks The Cellina Midnight


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Bells & Becks The Cellina Midnight, $, available at Bells & Becks

Tory Burch Georgia Ballet


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Tory Burch Georgia Ballet, $, available at Tory Burch

Charles & Keith Textured Ankle Strap Ballerina Flats


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Charles & Keith Textured Ankle Strap Ballerina Flats, $, available at Charles & Keith

Guilhermina Square-Toe Ballet Flats


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Guilhermina Square-Toe Ballet Flats, $, available at Anthropologie

Zara Embellished Fabric Ballet Flats


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Zara Embellished Fabric Ballet Flats, $, available at Zara

ASOS DESIGN Links Chain Point Ballets In Black Velvet


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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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