The ballet flat is back as the fash-pack’s go-to versatile flat for spring. This decade’s iteration isn’t paired with skinny jeans as it was circa 2000s, but instead with wide-legged jeans, knit maxi dresses and cargo pants (another noughties staple making a comeback). Opt for a luxe leather pair with an almond toe: perfect with tailoring for a timeless feel. Or why not take the trend literally and try on a satin pair for size? Here is a dozen of our favourites for this spring, from designer classics to invest in to high-street takes.

By Lydia Mansi
March 2023