It’s Time To Submit To The Ballet Flat. Here Are The Cutest Options Under $80.

I know the early noughties girlies are cowering, cringing and confused as to why the shoe that saw them through their high school years is back already, but it’s time to embrace the ballet flat again pals.

They are absolutely back – spotted on the hoofs of influencers and it girls at every fashion week around the globe – but this time they’re being paired with slouchy jeans or hyper-feminine mini dresses covered in bows. And seeing as all of us are avoiding heels like the plague these days, ballet flats offer a easy, comfy dressy option to fancy up our outfits.

So to dip your toe into the trend, I’ve found some of the cutest (and cheapest) options in Australia so you can shop and trot off in your new ballet pumps!

Ravella Rose ballet flats via The Iconic, $59.95

This is the closest to an actual ballet flat you can get without accidentally enrolling to Julliard.

Rubi Gia Square Ballet via Cotton On, $27.99

I nabbed myself this very pair of ballet flats last week and haven’t taken them off since. So cute, so comfy and so many compliments.

Therapy Amina Flats in blue denim via ASOS, $47

Look, I know these are giving ‘smurf’ on first look, but these look adorable on a foot and will go with everything cos they are denim and denim is a neutral. Duh.

Public Desire Mina Studded Ballet Flats in black via ASOS, $52

Want to take a hyper-girly trend and toughen it up? Add some studs to it.

Calabria Flats in black mesh by Novo Shoes, $69.95

In love with *those* mesh ballet flats that you’ve seen everywhere? Well, here they are, but for a quarter of the price. You’re welcome.

Dazie Everyday Ballet Flats via The Iconic, $40

The double strap on the ballet flat, I reckon, is going to be the fave style in about four months. So get ahead and grab these hoofs now!

Bri Round Toe Ballet Flats in gold from Betts, $79.99

The classic rounded toe shoe that no doubt lived in your wardrobe back in 2002, but now it’s been given a 2024 upgrade with a little arch strap. Cute!

Rebekka Ballet Flats in cream by Princess Polly, $42

Creamy, sleek and destined to get scuffed – but cute until they do!

Wide Fit Steffie bow detail mid-block heeled shoes in gold by ASOS, $59

A shiny ballet flat with a cute block heel to bring it into that day-to-night territory.

And if you’re sure that you’re going to love the ballet flat trend, then here are some more expensive investment options for your tootsies.

Right by Camper, $230

Want the mesh and strap ballet flat trend, but need a little bit more support than the standard flattie? These are your orthopedic go-tos.

Nica Fabric Ballerina Flats in Aqua by Pedro, $119.95

Patterns (outside of mesh and studs) are hard to come by on the humble ballet flat, but Pedro have given it a go and good lord it’s gorgeous. These tapestry style floral flats are divine.