The brand's whole proposition has always been that comfort is worth an aesthetic compromise, and for two decades the compromise was considerable. The flats invert that: the same sheepskin and foam thinking applied to a silhouette that does not announce itself, which is a much easier sell and a harder shoe to make. A ballet flat has nowhere to hide cushioning, so it has to come from the footbed and the lining rather than from the sole. That is why these feel different from other flats at the same height, and it is the one genuine technical point in the range.

Zora ballet flats, Zora leather and shearling flats and Zora tassel loafers are the three builds of the core model, with the tassel version being the most formal of these ugg flats. Disquette slip on flats are the most casual and the closest to a slipper, and the Zora and Eldrie loafers are the most structured shapes here. Lowmel mule and Ansley mule in leather are the backless options, and the Ansley is the only one in leather rather than suede. The Otzo clog and the Tasman II slippers sit at the softer end, and the Uptowner mule and Zora loafer give you a heavier-soled option.

The first grid is the one I would start with if you want the flattest, quietest ugg flats: the Elea slip-ons in sand and black, the Scuffette II slipper and the Tasman Nubuck slipper all sit low to the ground with almost no structure.

Here are more ugg flats, from Mary Janes to mules, and the shared thread is a cushioned footbed. I keep reaching for the ones with a visible shearling collar because they feel finished. The Quill Mary Janes are the sweetest of the group, the Tasman Deconstructed pair is the most relaxed, and the Uptowner mule gives you a lugged sole when you want something with more grip.

Shearling and sheepskin linings compress with wear and a flat that fits perfectly in autumn will be loose by spring, so size down rather than up if you are between sizes. That is the opposite of the usual advice, and it is correct here. Suede flats mark from rain immediately and a backless mule offers no protection at the heel in any weather. Loafer constructions hold shape better than ballet flats, which collapse at the topline over time. Size down half if you are between sizes, because the lining will make up the difference within a month. If you want to keep browsing, I also put together Ugg Boots Dupe and UGG Ballet Flats Are A Sheepskin Brand Going Delicate.