Here are the trendy flats of this spring!

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Often overlooked for their foot-hugging silhouette, ballet flats are more trendy than ever this spring! Reinterpreting the ballet core with a touch of design, vintage, or streetwear, ballet flats are sure to captivate all profiles thanks to their varied line models.

Ballet Flats for Every Profile

This spring 2026, ballet flats are showcasing versatility by appearing in different profiles and, importantly, integrating into all wardrobes! Indeed, while they are typically associated with women’s fashion, Harry Styles has once again broken the codes, doing so twice by wearing patent ballet flats.

The first look was revealed at the Grammys, featuring a candy-colored pair integrated into a total Dior look by Jonathan Anderson and styled by Harry Lambert. This mint-colored pair, with a mule-like cut, was a standout detail of the outfit and was chosen specifically to be noticed.

Conversely, at the Brit Awards, the flat shoes were selected in a more classic version, in the black of the suit, substituting, without anyone noticing, traditional loafers.

In just two ceremonies, the pop king demonstrated the versatility of this often-criticized shoe and brought it back into the spotlight.

This second look incorporates the “classic” pair of ballet flats, which is a shoe with rounded lines and a patent texture. A model that will naturally be found this season but will face competition, as the choice of shapes and materials for ballet flats is vast this year.

Ballet Flats with Buckles: The Must-Have Piece of Spring

Here’s the model we will see everywhere: ballet flats with buckles! Keeping a silhouette close to the classic model, they invite the spirit of Mary Janes by adding a buckle (or more) of varying widths, placed at the front or midfoot.

Seen in many brands, this pair is designed to be a little more elaborate and modern than its classic model and will charm with its characterful touch.

Velvet Versions

Two years ago, the velvet version of Mary Jane ballet flats had an enormous success. And evidently, they will once again be part of our outfits this spring!

Adding a touch of color and presenting a slightly more authentic and “handcrafted” silhouette, they carry with them a certain softness and beautifully complement an outfit.

The Mule Ballet Flat: For When You’re Indecisive

If you too can find yourself frozen for many minutes deciding which pair to wear for the day, here’s a solution that might appeal to you: the mule ballet flats. With them, you get the classic cut of the ballet flat, except here the pair is open at the back, adopting a slip-on cut.

The Ballet Flat, Minimalist Version

For a second skin feel, ballet flats also present this spring in strikingly minimalist silhouettes. Only their leather, with perfect and sleek cuts, hugs the foot without any fuss. Simple, effective, and somewhat in the spirit of The Row or Soeur.

To add a bit more complexity, we discover models of ballet flats accented with leather elastic, providing a graphic detail to their silhouette.

For a more delicate and elegant line, we also discover models integrating a fine tie wrapping around the foot and giving the pair a ballet flats spirit silhouette.

Tabi Ballet Flats, Inspired by the Past

We have been observing closed or open shoes with a slit at the front for several seasons now. Separating the big toe from its counterparts, this cut is inspired by a traditional Japanese shoe of the same name, dating back to the 15th century. This unique silhouette has even become one of the signatures of Maison Margiela since 1989, the Tabi, and can be found in both heeled and flat versions.

For this spring 2026, Tabi ballet flats are more than ever making their way into trends. Playing on the popularity of flat shoes, they stand out with their eye-catching silhouette that blurs the line between tradition and modernity.

Moreover, these models in leather or fabric – often adorned with small bows or even an elastic band – are reminiscent of classical dance ballet flats and make a direct nod to the ballet core from a few months ago.

Ballet Sneakers for a More Sportswear Look

Finally, for a streetwear style, ballet sneakers made a strong entrance last year. Offering a chameleon silhouette, they blend the casual spirit of open ballet flats with the graphic elements and textures typical of sneakers.

Thus, after years of neglect, ballet flats seem to have figured out how to win hearts… That is, by adapting to all styles and adding a design and elegant touch to their classic model.

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