Tired of tottering around on four-inch wedge platform sandals? Switch to the polar opposite trendy shoe style this year—the super comfortable, super versatile ballet or ballerina flat. Available in styles that range from casual canvas to stylish satin, these shoes are perfect for a walk on the beach or a dinner at a fashionable bistro.
Buy discount ballet flat shoes from the following online sources. All of the featured ballet flats for women and girls retail for less than $25.
Women’s Stretch Suede Ballet Flats
The ultimate in comfort, these stretch-fit ballet flats from Old Navy (pictured below) come in suede colors that include peekaboo pink, box brown, daisy yellow, black, and true blue. The elasticized edges mean the shoe fits snug and stays tight. Sizes 6-11. In late winter 2008, peekaboo pink and box brown had the most sizes available online; look for more sizes in blue and black in the bricks-and-mortar Old Navy stores. Price: $14.99; shipping is $5.
Payless Betty Satin Ballet Flats
Leave it to Payless to make a stylish stain ballet flat that would fit in at the most glamorous Hollywood soiree and to sell it for only $15 (on sale). The Betty flat features a satin pleated upper with adorable tiny ruffles circling the back of the shoe (see "Satin Ballet Flats" below). Colors: black and navy. Sizes: 5 to 9.5 (whole and half sizes). Price: $15, regularly $30. Shipping is $1.95 or free if picked up at a local Payless store.
Women’s Zebra Ballet Flats by Xhilaration
Take a walk on the wild side with these trendy zebra-striped ballet flats from Target. A tiny leather-look bow in red, and complimentary red trim, help finish this chic look (pictured below). Sizes: 5 to 11 in whole and half sizes. Price: $14.99, shipping varies.
Metallic Ballet Flats by No Boundaries
Wal-Mart sells a wide array of inexpensive ballet flat shoes at its website and in its stores. These include silver, black, or gold metallic flats with an elasticized edge by No Boundaries. The fancy, futuristic shoe also features a metal O-ring across the toe. Sizes: 6 to 10, in whole sizes. Price: $12.97, free shipping to a local Wal-Mart or $3.94 to your door.
Girls’ GapKids Cut-Out Suede Ballet Flats
Choose from tudor brown or pink taffy to get an entirely different look from the same shoe style. These cut-out suede flats for girls from GapKids are sassy or preppy, depending on the color. A cut-out design at the toe adds a pretty detail to these comfortable flats. Available in girls’ sizes 10 through 6. Price: $24.50, shipping is $6.
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