BALLERINA FLATS

Widely celebrated for its stylish versatility and unrepented dependability, the women’s ballerina flat is oft considered the perfect wardrobe staple. Although their patronage is clear, having been utilized professionally for centuries by dancers, the ballerina flat’s lineation from athletic apparatus to high fashion footwear is charged with innovation and is surprisingly contemporary, first being worn outside of dance in the mid-twentieth century. Nowadays the range of shapes and styles in which women’s ballerina flats appear is incredibly versatile. Studded, strapped, and scalloped details make for unique foot-hugging flats that are excellent for most any occurrence. Traditional options are rendered in buffed calfskin or grained lambskin, with elasticized collars emulating the original ballerina design. Cleft and pointed toes push the silhouette out of its comfort zone to create powerfully updated alternatives. Whether dressing for the stage or the everyday, this selection of ballerina flats effortlessly blends elements of classicism and modernism while instinctively stemming from a playfulness that will keep the wearer comfortably on their toes.