Style Fashion Our Editors' Favorite Ballet Flats The shoes we're loving, wearing, and adding to our carts. By Anna Price Olson Anna Price Olson Anna Price is the Assistant General Manager of Southern Living. She joined the team in 2022. Previously, Anna Price was the Editorial Director of Brides—a Dotdash Meredith brand. She was with Brides for eight years, working on the print magazine at Condé Nast for five years and, more recently, leading the digital edit and social teams. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on March 31, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Schutz Ballet flats are officially back in style, but they've always been a favorite in the South. A lady-like staple you can pair with a church dress or a pair of Levi's, this classic, comfortable, and chic choice of footwear has a special place in a Southern woman's closet. As one editor says, "I always feel dressed up when I put my ballet flats on!" And because these shoes can and will be worn with anything, it's important to do your research when investing in a new pair. When shopping for ballet flats, you'll want to consider the price point, your personal style, as well as different scenarios in which you can picture yourself wearing them. For instance, if you have a wardrobe of mostly neutrals, do you want to add a pop of color in your shoe choice? Will you be wearing these shoes running errands around town? If so, perhaps you want to invest in a pair that can be thrown in the washing machine for a quick refresh. In any case, we've done some of the research for you and have rounded up our editors' favorite ballet flats. These are the 10 styles our editors have worn and sworn by for years, or are hoping to add to their closet soon. Our Top Picks Sam Edelman Meadow Ballet Flat at Amazon Jump to Review Tory Burch Minnie Travel Ballet Flat at Nordstrom Jump to Review Schutz Arissa Flat at Nordstrom Jump to Review Margaux The Demi at Amazon Jump to Review J. Crew Zoe Ballet Flats at Jcrew.com Jump to Review Tieks by Gavrieli Ballet Flat at Tieks.com Jump to Review Rothy's 'The Point' Toe Flats at Rothys.com Jump to Review LOFT Leather Ballet Flats at Loft.com Jump to Review Birdies The Goldfinch at Birdies.com Jump to Review Loeffler Randall Leonie Ballet Flats at Loefflerrandall.com Jump to Review Sam Edelman Meadow Ballet Flat Sam Edelman View On Amazon View On Revolve View On Samedelman.com Sam Edelman is a brand known for making classic ballet flats that soon become wardrobe staples. For Senior Social Media Editor Brennan Long, that style is the Meadow—and she prefers them in the gold hue. "I love in gold because my grandmother always wore gold shoes as her neutral," she says. Tory Burch Minnie Travel Ballet Flat Tory Burch View On Nordstrom View On Nordstrom View On Toryburch.com Former ballerina Mary Alice Russell, Editorial Fellow, likes a flat that folds in half because, as she says, the style feels most true to authentic ballet slippers. She owns these Tory Burch flats, which are great for traveling, as well as the Tieks that Kimberly Holland endorses below. Schutz Arissa Flat Schutz View On Nordstrom View On Anthropologie View On Belk.com After years of wear-and-tear on my favorite ballet flats, it's sadly time for me to find a replacement pair. And this is the style in my own shopping cart. After much research in person and online, I landed on this style because the square toe feels fresh but also timeless. I also prefer more coverage on the front of my foot, so that was the highest priority in my search for a new favorite. Margaux The Demi 4.8 Amazon View On Amazon View On Margauxny.com View On Zappos Speaking of shoes I've tried and loved, this is a ballet flat I own in two colors, pale pink and blue. The leather feels luxurious, and the colors are beautiful and age well. This flat is definitely ballet-inspired, with a sweet bow and more dainty, minimal coverage at the toe of the foot. Personally, I prefer a slightly higher toe but the quality is unmatched. Long is also glad she treated herself to a pair while they were on sale! J. Crew Zoe Ballet Flats in Italian Patent Leather J. Crew View On Jcrew.com Another favorite of Long's? The ever-classic J. Crew flat. This shoe truly never goes out of style—and pro tip: it often goes on sale, meaning you can make a smart investment in real leather at a fraction of the price. Tieks by Gavrieli Ballet Flat Tieks View On Tieks.com "I live and breathe Tieks," admits Senior Digital Food Editor Kimberly Holland. "I prefer their style and fit because it stays on my foot better, and has more cushion than most inexpensive ballet flats. Also, they look brand new still, and I wear them all the time." Plus, they come in so, so many colors from classic black and ballerina pink to lilac, coral, and cobalt blue. Rothy's 'The Point' Toe Flats Rothy's View On Rothys.com Holland is also a fan of Rothy's ballet flats (and the sneakers, which she says she wears 24/7 on the weekends). No matter the style of shoe, every pair of Rothy's is crafted in the brand's signature material that is washable and made from recycled water bottles. LOFT Leather Ballet Flats LOFT View On Loft.com This slightly more affordable ballet flat comes in six pretty colors, including green, pink, and orange. "I’m not typically a ballet flat person, but these would be such a fun pop of color for someone who has a more neutral classic closet," says Digital Editor Kaitlyn Yarborough. Birdies The Goldfinch Birdies View On Birdies.com Home and Gardens Editor Betsy Cribb is a Birdies loyalist. "I always reach for my Birdies because they’re just so comfortable," she says. "Because they feel like house slippers rather than stiff dress shoes, I feel like I’m getting away with something when I wear them to work. Birdies’ pointy-toed Goldfinch style looks elevated with dresses and denim, and I have my eye on the new raspberry raffia ones for spring and summer." Loeffler Randall Leonie Ballet Flats Amazon View On Loefflerrandall.com View On Shopbop.com View On Zappos "I'm currently obsessed with the Loeffler Randall flats," adds Russell, who is a fan of flats with an elastic bridge strap in general. "I like this style because as someone who grew up dancing, it feels closest to a true ballet slipper which is important to me!" Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit