Walk it Out: Our Top 10 Spring Flats Under $50

Edited by Zosia Baroody

Spring is in the air, which means it’s time to kick off those combat boots and swap them for a pair of open-toe stilettos. But if you’re constantly running around the city like us, you know a fresh pair of flats can be necessary for rushing from one destination to the next. And because not all horizontal footwear is created equal, we found 10 gorgeous pairs of flats for less than $50 you’re going to love. From florals to bows, even die-hard heel wearers won’t be able to resist these budget-friendly finds. Click to see our favorites that will have your feet singing for Spring.

Wear Slippers in Public Without Channeling Peggy Bundy

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Sometimes you want to have company and stay comfy at the same time. Cue these adorable and presentable knit lambswool ballet flat slippers from J.Crew.

BROADCAST: Footzyrolls Make Killer Heels Bearable [@footzyrolls]

Edited by Saynt

Looking for the perfect summer accessory? Look no further than Footzyrolls ($25), the foldable ballet flats that are making their ways into the purses of Louboutin wearing fashionistas and celebrities everywhere including Kim Kardashian, Tinsley Mortimer and Blake Lively.

SHOP Marc by Marc Jacobs| Lace Up Cutout Ballet Flats| Sale $198

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Who doesn’t love a cute flat…especially one designed by Marc Jacobs! A bit pricey for $198 but super cute.

Get them at ShopBop

TrendSpark: Shoes That Point

Edited by lins

In classical dance, you begin ballet classes with the dream of someday advancing to en pointe, also known as the style of ballet where you wear extra uncomfortable shoes with plaster toes that do terrible things to your feet while making you look unspeakably elegant. It makes a kind of sense, then, that this would translate well to the fashion world; we started off with the tame ballet flat, modeled upon the ballet slipper, but now certain designers are designing footware that bear an increasingly strong resemblance to pointe shoes (and this is to say nothing of ankle-ribbons). Take note of the super blunt, squared-off toes (though I’d imagine they are less painful than the dance version):

Tashkent by Cheyenne

Apepezza Brigitta

Delman Cruise

Frye Clementine

Jessica Simpson Levish

Biviel BV1221

Tashkent by Cheyenne Owen

Shop: Day-to-Night Dresses

Edited by Lilith Valsoe

Something about summer nights makes me reluctant to head home after I leave work; all of this means that I need to find outfits that are office appropriate but don’t make me look like a B&T/d-bag corporate type (put the weapons away, I work at a huge corporation too). Anywho this hot pink dress from French Connection is exactly the type of thing I’m looking for. The tailoring means that this look is eminently office appropriate, but the decidedly mod take on the shirtdress makes it just as much fun for a night out (and then of course, there is the color). Pair with ballet flats while at the office and slip on a pair of bold black gladiators for later.