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Caroline Parr

The humble ballet flat has been upgraded for 2026 - and this time they're much more comfortable

Three models wearing high vamp ballet flats.

Simple but chic, the ballet flat has long been spring's favourite shoe, and the perfect pairing for jeans. But who knew it could be reinvented quite so many times?

If, like me, you remember foldable flats in the Noughties (I think I still have the scars where they rubbed the back of my heel), you'll probably have also tried square-toe and pointed-toe flats, too.

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