To understand the history of the ballet flat , one need only consider the name. As early as the 16th century, dancers wore them on stage – Rose Repetto (of the renowned eponymous footwear brand) famously designed a pair for her son, the dancer Roland Petit, before ushering them out of the theatre and into the mainstream.

With such storied origins, ballet flats are hardly new – but they are undeniably having a moment right now. Their recent resurgence is largely credited to Alaïa designer Pieter Mulier, whose studded Mary Jane from 2022 flew off shelves. Since then, nearly every brand, from high-end to high-street , has put its spin on the silhouette.

And there’s a reason ballet flats have stood the test of time. Simple and easy to style, they’re an effortless choice for everyday –

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