The ballet flat has simply taken over. And not just taken over, but reinvigorated a sense of creative design. For women are not frolicking the streets of Los Angeles or Manhattan wearing blush pink ballet flats or the classic JCrew or Tori Burch flat of the early 2000s. No, women are exiting their apartments in mesh, studded, jelly, crocheted (the list goes on!) ballet flats.
The classic traditional ballet flat has been turned into a creative artist’s dream. So if you are ready to expand your horizon and your shoe collection into a world of reinvention and what will naturally one day be a throwback fashion history moment, here are the top not-so-ballet-flats you need for summer.
Mesh Sock Flat by The Row: For the real reason different iterations of the ballet flat have made an appearance. The mesh flat first hit the scene (love it or hate it) which opened up Pandora’s box of reinvention when it comes to the ballet flat.
Mara Flat by The Row: The Row’s latest version of a trendy flat. Reminiscent of our childhood jellies: elevated nostalgia. Gab Waller is calling these the shoe of the summer.
Leather Mary Jane Flats With Allover Studs by Alaia: For the woman who has a slight edge and is a dainty repeller. Paired with an ivory summer dress and you have yourself the perfect juxtaposition.
Cadel Ballet Flats by Dolce Vita: Taking a hint from The Row’s Mesh Flats, these Dolce Vita shoes mix mesh with ballet flat: the ultimate worlds colliding.
Leonie Black Crochet Ballet Flat by Loeffler Randall: For the woman who loves a ballet flat but who loves a bohemian moment as well.
Semi-Transparent Mesh Ballerinas by Mango: A perfect way to get on trend with the mesh untraditional ballet flat for a beautiful price point.
Balanced by Jeffrey Campbell: Jellies plus ballet flat? Sign us up.
Charlie Ballet Flat by Reformation: This ballet flat is traditional meets a hint of a Mary Jane. Perfect for evenings at the country club.
Olive Ribbon Ballet Flat Friulane by Viani: For the opulent woman, these ballet flats make a bold statement while keeping their feminine essence.
Jada Square Toe Ballet Flat by Frēda Salvador: For the jeans and t-shirt woman, these ballet flats will be the statement piece that elevates your traditional and casual day-to-day uniform.
Leah Leather Square-Toe Ballerina Flats by Vince: Because you can never go wrong with a basic, indulge in the ballet flat trend while keeping it minimalistic.
The Modern Ballet by Jamie Haller: For the whimsical and the romantic woman: these are the ballet flats for you.
Ruched Leather Ballet Flats by Co: Looking for a ballet flat with a more intriguing point of view? Enter: Ruching.
Iro Jelly Ballerina by Ancient Greek Sandals: Get the vibe of the it shoe of the summer without the price tag. Jellies, ballet flats, summer!
***All photos are directly from the brand’s website or Instagram.
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