Equal parts practical and polished, today's ballet flats have evolved far beyond their dance-inspired origins—here are the pairs worth slipping into now.
New-In Ballet Flats

Best ballet flats now come with enough personality to anchor an outfit, whether that means a bow, a gathered vamp, or a perforated finish. I’m bookmarking leather pairs from Manolo Blahnik, Alaïa, Christian Louboutin, Prada, and Dior, alongside suede styles from Aeyde and a polished option from Staud.

Veralli bow-detailed leather ballet flats
MANOLO BLAHNIK

Neo Vienne perforated suede ballet flats
ALAÏA

Mamadrague leather ballet flats
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Rue gathered leather ballet flats
STAUD

Tiby bow-detailed suede ballet flats
AEYDE
Antiqued Leather Ballerina Flats
Prada

Dior Ballet Flat
Dior

Charlotte leather ballet flats
Khaite

The Mylie Ballet Flat
Madewell
Women's Charlotte Ballerina in Espresso
Bottega Veneta

Cendrillon ballet flats
Repetto
Verallim Raffia Ballerina Flats
Manolo Blahnik

bow woven ballet flats
Ferragamo





