Flats are the shoe to own. It’s been that way since last year when flats absolutely took over the fashion scene and showed in everywhere in the market with styles ranging from mesh Mary Janes to to floral-embroidered styles to sheer rhinestone-embellished versions. In a word: fun. We are still seeing the proliferation of all things flat shoes and if you have already stocked up on trendy pairs and are thinking of investing in some styles to last far beyond a season, I have you covered.
Ahead, I have rounded up an edit of the best anti-trend, classic flat shoes to invest in. To make the cut, every style needed to check a few boxes. Each pair needed to have a timeless silhouette, versatility for styling, and a shade that goes beyond the color trends of the moment. Here, shop the best classic flat shoes to add to your wardrobe for summer and many seasons beyond.
G.H. BASS
Whitney Leather Loafer
Classics that go many decades back.
Loro Piana
Rebecca Cap-Toe Ballet Flats
Toteme
Asymmetric Leather Ballerina Flats
AMANU
The Kibera Embellished Croc-Effect Leather Sandals
Finished with the most beautiful gold details.
MANOLO BLAHNIK
Ballerimu Bow-Detailed Suede Mules
The perfect Manolo Blahnik slip-ons.
In-the-know fashion people like Sofia Coppola can’t get enough of Charvet.
SAINT LAURENT
Le Loafer Glossed-Leather Loafers
SAINT LAURENT
Blade Slingback Flats in Patent Leather
The slingbacks I’ve had on my wish list since last year.
Margaux
Demi Ballet Flats
A versatile shade of blush.
Jeffrey Campbell
Dancerina Mary Jane Ballet Flat
These are available in eight different colors.
The gold detail instantly make these feel elevated.
Jimmy Choo
Elme Embellished Leather Ballet Flats
The most-worn shoes in my closet right now.
The Row
Claudette Leather Flats
Don’t sleep on this sale find.
The crinkled leather, though.
To style with everything from a crochet dress to tailored shorts.
Gucci
GG Slingback Ballet Flats
A heritage print I can get behind.
The Row
Leather Ballet Flats
Sold out practically everywhere.
Flattered
Bon Bon Collapsable Leather Loafers
To style with white trousers.
ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS
Kansiz Faux Leather Sandals
I own these sandals and can’t recommend them enough.
MANGO
Pointed Toe Leather Shoes
TOTEME
Asymmetric Ballerina Leather Point-Toe Flats
I’ve slowly been collecting the Hermès Oran sandals in different shades.
TOD’S
Gommino Suede Loafers
The most beautiful shade of tomato red.
Jeffrey Campbell
Dancerina Mary Jane Ballet Flat
Yes to this shade of buttercream.
Elevated flip flops are trending for summer but also feel like classics.
