ballet flat
Soft feminine footwear
A ballet flat is a women's shoe with a rounded toe and no heel, inspired by the soft slippers worn by ballet dancers.
The style is simple and minimal, typically with a small bow at the toe: She paired her jeans with black ballet flats.
Popular for their comfort and versatility, they work for both casual and slightly dressy occasions.
Laceless, easily donned footwear
- skimmerSlotted kitchen utensil
- loaferLaceless slip-on shoe
- Mary JaneCasual slang for marijuana
- moccasinSoft sole, no heel
pump · espadrille · driving shoe · Tory Burch
Tanned animal skin
- suedeBuffed leather underside
- patentObvious; inventor's monopoly
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
rubber sole · elasticized · topline · vamp · toe box · lining · stitching · grosgrain
Tasteful, current flair
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- femininePertaining to women
- minimalistOne favoring bare essentials
classic · timeless · polished · understated · refined · versatile · tailored · sleek
Made softer or gentler
- paddedFilled with soft material
- softYielding to touch
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- pliableCapable of bending easily
lightweight · breathable · supportive · footbed · ergonomic · insole · arch support · memory foam
slip-on
Laceless, easily donned footwear
moccasin · pump · espadrille · driving shoe · Tory Burch
leather
Tanned animal skin
satin · rubber sole · elasticized · topline · vamp · toe box · lining · stitching · grosgrain · bow
chic
Tasteful, current flair
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- femininePertaining to women
minimalist · classic · timeless · polished · understated · refined · versatile · tailored · sleek · preppy
cushioned
Made softer or gentler
pliable · lightweight · breathable · supportive · footbed · ergonomic · insole · arch support · memory foam · broken-in
work
Effort toward a goal
everyday · casual · weekend · brunch · shopping · walking · sightseeing · errands · date night · business casual
ballet flatstiletto
Thin-bladed knife or heel
high heels · high heel · stiletto heels · stiletto heel · pumps