Ballet flat search 2015 - help?

[spanikopita]

I'm getting discouraged...  all I want from the universe is a red ballet flat that I will love. Help? @shoegal and anyone who wants to chime in. I'd go for rounded toe or pointy toe. Must be relatively comfy and stylish. 

Have tried:

Tieks (Ew, no, comfy but ugly on my feet and overpriced)
Tory burch (not a fan of the hardware)
Frye Regina (love, but not professional enough looking and the red is more burgundy)

Haven't seen in person yet, but I'm considering:

J Crew Gemma
Ferragamo My Joy  (absolutely top of my budget but I tend to keep/take care of my shoes for many years, so it is a candidate)
French Sole (here) but the color online looks blah
Ivanka (suede, though)

I don't have to buy a $$$$ one, but I want quality. Genuine leather. I don't want sweaty feet syndrome with a synthetic shoe that doesn't let me feet breathe! Has anyone tried the ones listed here? What else should I consider? TIA.

[formerlyak]

These are my absolute fave if you can find them in red leather. www.amazon.com/Cole-Haan-Womens-Avery-Ballet/dp/B00IEZEO6Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1443123475&sr=8-4&keywords=cole+haan+red+ballet+flat

I have the black ones on today.

[genet313]

Did you try the Ferragamo Varina shoe?   They're not as flexible but are super well made and look great.

[spanikopita]

Sept 24, 2015 14:41:33 GMT -5 genet313 said:

Did you try the Ferragamo Varina shoe?   They're not as flexible but are super well made and look great.

I haven't, but they caught my eye while I was looking at the My Joy. I read some reviews about the sole on them being slippery. I need to see them in person.

[genet313]

Sept 24, 2015 14:42:25 GMT -5 spanikopita said:

Sept 24, 2015 14:41:33 GMT -5 genet313 said:

Did you try the Ferragamo Varina shoe?   They're not as flexible but are super well made and look great.

I haven't, but they caught my eye while I was looking at the My Joy. I read some reviews about the sole on them being slippery. I need to see them in person.

At first, it is a bit slippery but you can scuff them pretty easily.  

[rbp]

www.colehaan.com/tali-bow-ballet-poppy/W00934.html?dwvar_W00934_color=Poppy&dwvar_W00934_width=B#cgid=womens_shoes_balletswedges&start=2

[megataco]

Of the ones you listed, I like the Jcrew ones best. Not only would they be cute with dark jeans but really cute with black ankle pants.

[cajunmom]

Those Ferragamo ones look like the emergency roll-up flats I bought in the middle of the night at a Walgreens in NYC. If mine were red I'd sell them to you for $350.

[Poppy]

Felicia by Sam Edelman: www.amazon.com/Sam-Edelman-Womens-Felicia-Ballet/dp/B005DC5O4WW

They don't have a lot of support but they are super comfortable. I didn't believe is ever find a flat that wouldn't kill my heel until someone on here (fuddyduddy?) recommended these. Now I have them in like 8 colors.

[v]

You may have dodged a bullet with the Fryes -- I have them and they're really comfy but after about 6 months of ownership they've stretched out so much that they don't fit anymore. So not what I expect from Frye.

If by J.Crew you mean the Cece flats, I have owned a bunch of pairs and find them very comfortable but they also don't last as long as they should. They get super scuffed up really quickly. I just ordered a pair of the Lucky Emmie flats that are recommended here and sent them back because they looked cheap and were more casual than what I wanted. I love the idea of the Ferragamos because I've heard great things about quality and would really like something with a bit of a pointed toe, but I don't want something with that bow.


Which is the long way of saying -- I feel your pain because I'm on the same hunt.

If you're having an issue with slippery-ness, and you find shoes that are a bit of an investment, go to a cobbler to have rubber soles put on.

[UnderProtest]

Vince Camuto Ellen flats have been my favorite. I wear them to walk all over the city.

www.vincecamuto.com/vince-camuto-ellen--classic-round-toe-stretchy-flat/ELLEN.html

[magdala]

www.shoesofprey.com

I was having problems finding the perfect simple ballet flats, so I started designing my own. Be careful though, this site can be addicting.

[pinkdutchtulips]

i just got a new pair of cute red ballet flats ... but they were from Payless

[downtownbk]

I have the J. Crew Gemma in black leather and the nylon leopard print. I love them! The slight point in the toe makes them stylish and different than the super round toe flats. I got them both on promo for 30% off, so hold out if you can. (No idea about longevity since they just came out!)

[skib]

J Crew Cece: www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shoes/flats/PRDOVR~64408/64408.jsp

My favorite ballet flats ever. I have about five pairs and they are so comfy. The red they come in is classic and perfect.

[notoriousmeg]

I have and love the ferragamo varinas. I had rubber put in the soles the day I got them which solved any potential slipping problems.

[iheartbanjos]

Sept 26, 2015 19:58:56 GMT -5 skib said:

J Crew Cece: www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shoes/flats/PRDOVR~64408/64408.jsp

My favorite ballet flats ever. I have about five pairs and they are so comfy. The red they come in is classic and perfect.

These are a favorite of mine too. Comfort is important to me, and these are great.

[v]

Sept 26, 2015 21:04:15 GMT -5 iheartbanjos said:

Sept 26, 2015 19:58:56 GMT -5 skib said:

J Crew Cece: www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shoes/flats/PRDOVR~64408/64408.jsp

My favorite ballet flats ever. I have about five pairs and they are so comfy. The red they come in is classic and perfect.

These are a favorite of mine too. Comfort is important to me, and these are great.

Have you guys bought them since they were redone like six months ago? I haven't bought the new version, but always had quality issues with the old version (five pairs -- I don't always learn my lesson). I am hoping the revamp was to solve quality issues, but knowing J.Crew it was more likely to cut corners.

[LadySusan]

Has anyone tried Clarks? I've heard they have good support. They don't have read, but they have Cognac in patent leather.

[sfy]

Sept 24, 2015 15:54:16 GMT -5 rbp said:

www.colehaan.com/tali-bow-ballet-poppy/W00934.html?dwvar_W00934_color=Poppy&dwvar_W00934_width=B#cgid=womens_shoes_balletswedges&start=2

I don't think I'm buying any ballet flats this year (first time for everything lol), but I think this is my favorite of the ones posted.

[rbp]

Sept 27, 2015 17:10:51 GMT -5 sfy said:

Sept 24, 2015 15:54:16 GMT -5 rbp said:

www.colehaan.com/tali-bow-ballet-poppy/W00934.html?dwvar_W00934_color=Poppy&dwvar_W00934_width=B#cgid=womens_shoes_balletswedges&start=2

I don't think I'm buying any ballet flats this year (first time for everything lol), but I think this is my favorite of the ones posted.

I don't even own these, but now I might have to. You're a MM style icon!  (hot)

[sfy]

Sept 27, 2015 18:45:39 GMT -5 rbp said:

Sept 27, 2015 17:10:51 GMT -5 sfy said:

I don't think I'm buying any ballet flats this year (first time for everything lol), but I think this is my favorite of the ones posted.

I don't even own these, but now I might have to. You're a MM style icon!  (hot)

Ha! I really love you guys, but is being a style icon on MM even a compliment ?

[rbp]

Sept 27, 2015 19:15:14 GMT -5 sfy said:

Sept 27, 2015 18:45:39 GMT -5 rbp said:

I don't even own these, but now I might have to. You're a MM style icon!  (hot)

Ha! I really love you guys, but is being a style icon on MM even a compliment ?

I was thinking that as I wrote it. Oops. I meant it in a flattering way! 

[phoebebuffay]

I have this one:
www.zappos.com/french-sole-sloop-red-suede

It is cute and comfortable and a nice bright red. It is suede, though.

[anonymoose]

I have and love the Cole Haan Air Monica in bright red. (Be careful, there's an orange-red that is super orange in person, and then a true red.)

[arch01]

Sept 27, 2015 17:05:58 GMT -5 LadySusan said:

Has anyone tried Clarks? I've heard they have good support. They don't have read, but they have Cognac in patent leather.

I have 2 pairs of Clarks flats and love them. They're super comfortable and have great support.

[jr009j]

Sept 24, 2015 15:54:16 GMT -5 rbp said:

www.colehaan.com/tali-bow-ballet-poppy/W00934.html?dwvar_W00934_color=Poppy&dwvar_W00934_width=B#cgid=womens_shoes_balletswedges&start=2

I have these in black and love them.