Channel Your Inner Ballerina With These 12 Ballet Flats

Ballet flats are all the rage at the moment, and we’re totally on board with this trend revival.

After many years on the outskirts of trending fashion, TikTok’s balletcore has brought ballet flats back in vogue, and for good reason. Ballet flats are comfortable, cute, and versatile — not only in their design, but also in their functionality! Some people can’t wear heels for one reason or another, and ballet flats offer an easy-to-wear, but still stylish alternative to traditional heels and sneakers.

To honor this shoe trend, here are 12 of our favorite ballet flats on the market for all of your upcoming events and outings!

Steve Madden Alisah Ballet Flats in Red Leather

Steve Madden is high-key killing the ballet flats game right now, but this strappy red design is our absolute fave of them all! The smooth leather upper flaunts a matte finish, while the tiny silver buckles on the pair of Mary Janes-inspired adjustable straps have more shine. The 1/2-inch heel has a barely-there feel, but it's enough "pump" to give your looks a fashionable boost.

These ballet flats are also shoppable in black or metallic silver. They're now on sale for $54 (was $100) for a limited time – run, don't walk!

Pilcro Soft Ballet Flats in Silver

Metallics are massive when it comes to ballet flats, and wow, these shoes surely do shine! These sleek silver flats from Pilcro are crafted from durable leather and flaunt a bouncy rubber sole for tip-top comfort. The toe area is slightly squared in shape and the shoes have a very small raised heel that balances out each and every step.

If this shiny sheen isn't quite your style, this design also comes in muted shades brown, blue, green, cream white, and black – perfect for wearing with anything! These ballet flats are $140.

Jeffrey Campbell x Free People x Understated Leather Stars Align Ballet Flats

It's safe to say we're obsessed with these star-studded ballet flats from Free People. The tiny celestial appliqués, elastic straps, and small bows that sit at the toes feel whimsical and wonderful for channeling our inner child. These details are what make the shoes unique, but the black colorway tones them down perfectly for everyday wear.

These satiny ballet flats also come in a pinkish nude color and white leather for $168.

Vivaia Margot 2.0 Square-Toe V-Cut Mesh Flats in Lemon

These ballet flats are as comfortable as they are cute! The plush sole makes this pair so easy to tote around in on city walks or the grocery store. Better yet, they channel the butter yellow color trend we're about to start seeing everywhere, so now's the time to jump on the trend before anyone else!

You can snag these Vivaia flats in literally 55 different colors right now. These vivid yellow ones go for $97, while cheaper colorways are on sale for $79!

Sam Edelman Michaela Mary Jane Flats in Modern Ivory

If you're particular about matching your outfit to your accessories, these ballet flats from Sam Edelman are proudly crafted with gold hardware that can go swimmingly alongside your gold jewelry or gold hoop earrings! The squared-off toe gives these shoes a super polished look that can take you from the office to happy hour seamlessly.

These no-frills ballet flats are shoppable in black, silver, white, tan, and denim blue for $130 at Nordstrom.

Rothy’s The Point Flat in Dragon Fruit

Feel pretty-in-pink with these pointed ballet flats that are also great for a Barbie movie watch party! The electric colorway is undeniably eye-catching, but you'll love these slip-ons even more for their comfort level. They arrive fully broken-in with a flexible upper and a cushy insole that require no additional tweaking or stretching!

You can shop these sustainably-made flats in 9 other colors for $149.

Pilcro Woven Ballet Flats in Cream

With these woven ballet flats, your feet won't be screaming from excess sweat during the spring and summer. The open design lends them to exceptional breathability, so they're still cute AF while being practical AF! The silhouette of these shoes is quite simple, making them an easy match for essentially anything you've already got in your closet. Extra points for the bows!

These playful ballet flats are also shoppable in black, silver, and red for $150 at Anthropologie.

Circus NY Zuri Strap Ballet Flats in Red Poppy

These fiery red ballet flats are going viral right now, and we love to see it! They'll become an instant staple in your summer ensembles once you slide them on. They boast a few more details than your average ballet flat: bows at the toes and crossing straps give these shoes a bit more edge!

You can find these flats from Circus NY in so many colors, it's almost hard to choose one! While the red colorway is super trendy at the moment, you can also shop more subdued colors like cream, gold, and mauve for $80.

Old Navy Mary Jane Square-Toe Ballet Flats in Abalone Pink

Donning the best ballerina color, a light pink shade, these strappy ballet flats from Old Navy will totally help you pull off the balletcore aesthetic year-round. The toe box is squared and elongated to bring forth that true dancer vibe to your look. As far as affordable ballet flats go, these are our fave!

They also come in black that's a seamless match with skirts, jeans, and shorts. Snag 'em for just $25!

Steve Madden Vinetta Ballet Flats in Baby Blue Leather

Baby blue ballet flats have entered the chat. These serene shoes from Steve Madden are a nice, colorful departure from your traditional black or white flats, and we really enjoy that they don't feel entirely distracting. Pastels like this are so easy to incorporate into your wardrobe, you may surprise yourself with how many ways you style these!

These flats with thin buckled straps come in a handful of other colors and materials, and the best part is they're on sale for $60 (was $80) for a limited time!

C.Paravano Mary Jane Flats

Dare to stand out in these bright yellow babies! The sunny color will provide an instant lift to any of your spring or summer outfits, especially ones that crave color. The insole is made from lambskin, which contributes to an always-comfy wear. The outer is comprised of patent leather for some serious shine. The singular strap secures on either side with a decorative gold button.

You can find these ballet flats on Amazon in a huge range of different colors for $106!

ALOHAS Rosalind Brown Ballet Flats

These unique ballet flats from ALOHAS feature a cinched detail on top of the toes which covers more of your foot. The toe is squared off for peak chicness, and the tied bows add the perfect dose of feminine charm. These ballet flats even feature a tab at the back to help you slide 'em on. The thin heel provides a bit of a boost in height, but doesn't feel noticeable at all.

This style of shoes comes in a few other colors like red, black, and butter yellow for $145 (on sale now, was $170)!

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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser. Previous reporting by Olivia Taylor.