Summer 2026’s buzziest shoe style? Ballet flats! It’s easy to see why. A perennial favorite of the French, ballet flats offer comfort, ease, and elegance to every outfit—and are the perfect choice to wear day and night. Just one scroll of Instagram and you’ll see that the classic shoe is everywhere this season. Cool girls and celebs alike have been styling the dependable flats with track shorts, slip skirts, babydoll dresses, you name it—proving that they’re one of the most versatile shoes you can own. What’s more, ballet flats are ideal to take you seamlessly from summer to fall—pairing just as well with layers, and tights as they do with lightweight summer pieces.
If you’re looking to buy a new pair of ballet flats this season then there are plenty of stylish options this season in all shapes, fabrics, and spanning all budgets. From glove silhouettes to satin fabrics, high vamps, pops of color such as trend-forward blue and burgundy, to simple classic styles, below, I’m sharing some of my favorites to wear this season and beyond. One thing’s for certain, you won’t regret buying a pair.
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Reformation
Brie Ballet Flat
The ruching and bow detail make this exceptionally pretty.
DOLCEVITA
Caret Ballet Flats Garnet Leather
A gorgeous hue that will take you into fall.
Le Monde Béryl
Luna Leather Slippers in White – Le Monde Beryl
Le Monde Béryl ballet flats that you’ll come back to again and again.
AEYDE
Tiby Bow-Detailed Suede Ballet Flats
Blue hues are having a huge moment this fall.
Nordstrom
Maddox Ballet Flat
Classic, modern, timeless.
Amp up your simple basics with this head-turning hue.
DOLCE VITA
Ritla Ballet Flats Black Leather
I just got these and I’m wearing them on repeat.
ZARA
Leather Ballet Flats
This sleek Zara pair is selling out fast.
chanel
Crocodile Embossed Ballet Flats
Ballet flats that will *wow*.
They’ll go with everything in your closet.
J.Crew
Verona Ballet Flats in Italian Leather
This high-vamp silhouette also comes in black and plum.
DOLCEVITA
Kory Ballet Flats Lt Brown Suede
The perfect pair to lean into fall vibes.
CHRISTEN
Tabi Split-Toe Leather Ballet Flats
In the know fashion girls are flocking to Christen’s cool ballet flats.
sezane
Irina Low Ballet Flats
These feel fresh for the new season.
Free People
Alie Ballet Flats
Just add dark-wash straight-leg jeans and a henley sweater for a chic fall 2026 outfit.
AEYDE
Tiby Bow-Detail Suede Ballet Flats
chanel
Burgundy and Pink Ballet Flats
Two-tone shoes will be everywhere this fall.
Margaux make great ballet flats, period.
Madewell
Sage Ballet Flat
Leopard print is a classic in our eyes.
Dear Frances
Gala in Espresso Leather
Supple leather ballet flats in a gorgeous rich hue.
Get in on the cap-toe trend.
The Row
Round Ballet Flat
If you want to invest in a pair for the upcoming season you can’t go wrong with this velvet pair.
ZARA
Leather Bow Ballet Flats
This color is surprisingly versatile.
BOTTEGA VENETA
Fantasmina Leather Ballet Flats
Flats that stand out from the crowd.
LE MONDE BERYL
Luna Croc-Effect Leather Flats
Croc-effect ballet flats that will make your outfit look expensive.
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