The leather stretches a bit after wear, so if you’re in between sizes, it might be better to size down to ensure a better fit.

With its butter-soft Italian leather, modernized shape, and reasonable price tag, Everlane’s Italian Leather Day Ballet Flat won our Best Overall spot. Then, I chatted with stylists to compile a list of flats that are nothing like the ones I wore in high school. What used to be a boring flat shoe is now updated with a bunch of modern shapes (I’m partial to the square-toe shape), fresh styles, bold colors, and unexpected textures.īecause there’s enough choices that can easily make your head spin, I researched and tested the best ballet flats on the market. I’m not sure if my sudden interest in them sparked because they’re trendy again (thank you, balletcore) or because I needed a casual yet elegant pair of shoes to wear to work, but either way, I’m surprisingly not mad about it. But, sure enough, years later, they’re back in my rotation. Whether I was sprinting for the bus, running around the schoolyard at lunch, or anxiously tapping my foot during a math exam, the plain, dainty shoes hugged my feet everywhere I went.Īfter high school graduation, I swore them off. And while the plaid skirts and school crests changed over the years, one thing stayed the same: The ballet flats. For most of my life - kindergarten to 12th grade, to be exact - I wore a uniform. I never thought I’d say this, but I’m wearing ballet flats again.

Mens white ballet flats