https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats---school-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:08:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats---school-me#post-1637502 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 20:53:46 +0000 elpgal 1637502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Summer - this site is oft cited on minimalist shoe sites but haven't found any reviews except on Etsy.</p> <p>Retailgirl - Thanks for the link. SoP does not offer custom sizes unfortunately.</p> <p>Unfrumped - I really want to, I don't want to wear covered shoes in summer. Ballet flats are my HEWI and I jump at every chance to find something that fits.</p> <p>Lisa, interestingly Cole Haan is the only style that fits my wife forefoot but I couldn't figure out the heel slippage issue when I walk. I read somewhere that most women have a bony profusion in the back of the ankle that keeps shoes on. I wonder if it is really common. I must pay attention to other women's feet!</p> <p>Rabbit - thanks for pointing that out; I hadn't noticed that. I also have this terrible habit of slipping shoes on and off throughout the day, so laces make me especially antsy. I may just have to get over my aversion because they style of flat seems more secure than the others.</p> <p>RachyL, I hadn't noticed that! I may just have to order a few pairs and try. I have also considered the crazy idea of sewing my own shoes and bras (I know they sell bra patterns!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats---school-me#post-1637295 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 05:10:44 +0000 rachylou 1637295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the second pair will be more secure because the strap is attached right at the heel of the shoe itself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats---school-me#post-1637125 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 17:55:11 +0000 rabbit 1637125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think all the ones you linked to could stay on (depending of course, on your foot, can't know until you try). &nbsp; The one with the toe cutouts has the lowest vamp covering on the back part of the shoe, which could potentially make it less secure, but might not.</p> <p>I actually find it easier to tie laces on a flat then thread those tiny buckles each time, but for me neither would be particularly fussy. &nbsp;(I have some 20 eyelet lace up boots with no zipper and those on the other hand... ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats---school-me#post-1637095 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 17:08:45 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1637095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried the kind with slight elastication? I have a similar foot issue and this type of shoe has worked for me <a href="http://www.colehaan.com/tali-bow-ballet-black-white-stripe/W02350.html?dwvar_W02350_color=Black-white%20Stripe&#038;dwvar_W02350_width=B#cgid=womens_shoes_balletswedges&#038;start=4" rel="nofollow">http://www.colehaan.com/tali-b.....38;start=4</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats---school-me#post-1637004 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:31:51 +0000 unfrumped 1637004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Must you wear ballet styke specifically vs another flat? Something more structured such as a liafer or slipper flat could wirk. However the surge of higher -ankle -strap styles as Angie shows with cropped pants may also be " your moment" as these offer some stay- on power. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats---school-me#post-1637003 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:23:04 +0000 retailgirl 1637003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried Shoes of Prey? No personal experience but they are custom made shoes and you can return them if they're not right. Under $200, I believe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats---school-me#post-1637002 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:20:29 +0000 Summer 1637002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would guess that the thicker-strapped shoes would be the most secure, but, as you say, the ties might be a nuisance.<br />As all pairs would be custom made, they should all keep your heel in place, but it's a bit risky to order without being able to return, especially since they are quite expensive. &nbsp;Are there any product reviews that might help?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats---school-me#post-1636908 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 01:42:07 +0000 elpgal 1636908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They do offer a style with a thicker ankle strap but I am not sure how fussy those ties are.<br /> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/247295741/ballet-flats-ankle-lace-up-handmade" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/listing/2.....p-handmade</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats---school-me#post-1636907 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 01:40:48 +0000 elpgal 1636907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is my heels that are the problem. I am not explaining very well, so here are the links to the styles I am considering.</p> <p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/205663490/ballet-flats-handmade-leather-ballerinas" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/listing/2.....ballerinas</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/195895037/flat-shoes-kali-handmade-leather-ballet" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/listing/1.....her-ballet</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats---school-me#post-1636904 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 01:28:08 +0000 rabbit 1636904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never had luck having ballet shoes stay on my feet without ankle straps or laceups. &nbsp;I'd say a slightly thicker ankle strap (if soft) can work slightly better than a single very narrow one. &nbsp;I haven't noticed a particular difference based on how high up the ankle strap is. &nbsp; Is it your heel that comes loose, or do your little toes come out because the vamp is too low for your foot? &nbsp; </p> <p>I'd beware anything that you can't return since with a low vamp shoe there is no margin for socks or insoles to fill in a bad fit or a lose strap.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats---school-me#post-1636902 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 01:20:49 +0000 elpgal 1636902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't seem to get ballet flats to stay on my feet (wide forefoot, narrow heel and medium volume, thin ankles). I am looking into custom flats because I need something closed toe/closed heel but am very tired of wearing shoes in summer.</p> <p>These are my options<br /> a) two high ankle straps b) single strap around the ankle but slightly lower c) diagonal strap across the top of the foot.</p> <p>Which of these styles has a reasonable chance of staying on? Returns are not an option in one case. </p> <p>Other ideas? </p>