Flat Shoes
Look, we understand that stomping around in heels all day long is hard. And it’s not even good for you. Why not check out some trendy flats? With a wide range of styles, a flat shoe can look totally casual, à la Jane Birkin, or rather serious (think Kate Moss trotting around London.) We’ve compiled the best designer styles in a range of prices so you never have to bandage a high-heel-induced blister again.
For more top picks, check out our guides to sandals, shoes to walk in, and boots.
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| Wanted Pops $35 A sweet black patent toe on these flats is a perfect counterpoint to the clean lines of an impeccably easy-to-wear shape. |
Calvin Klein Lexa II $98 A plain black ballet flat may seem easy to come by, but the shoe needs to be made just right in order to a) look good and b) feel good. These Calvin Kleins will weather all kinds of hard-on-the-feet storms. |
Bloch London Womens Ballet Flat $130 Yup, that’s Bloch as in Bloch the ballet slipper maker. These flats are the real deal, so they’re made to move with your foot.
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Sneakers
Sometimes you need a lightweight shoe that allows you even more freedom than your basic flat, and that’s when a pared-down, clean-lined sneaker is the only option that will do the trick.
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| Tickle-Eyelet Pump $36 A white canvas sneaker with contrast eyelets looks like an aristocratic boat shoe, and will look chicer than you expect with your commuting outfit. |
Willow Lace Up $55 We’re into this sneaker for two reasons: first, it’s a classic, simple Keds shape, and second, it’s made from organic cotton and recycled rubber. |
Bensimon Sneakers $55 The last word when it comes to flat sneakers, Bensimon lace-ups are a shout-out to every grown-up movie star on her day off. |
Embellished Flats
Heels are in no way necessary to gussy up an outfit. Try a trendy embellished pair of flats next time you want to move (or run or dance) around in style.
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| Arturo Chiang Cali $89 When done right, lots of embellishment over the toe of a ballet flat looks fashionable and not at all childish. These black shoes have the details down pat. |
Kelsi Dagger Tazetta Flat $125 The studs on this feminine almost-flat elevate it to a fancier, work- or evening-appropriate status. |
Tory Burch Reva Ballerina Flat $195 Tory Burch flats have become an iconic look practically overnight. This gold pair, with her signature logo, will look cool with jeans or fancy with a dress. |
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