https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-that-stay-on-when-you-walk Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 16:20:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-that-stay-on-when-you-walk#post-27737 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:03:05 +0000 Lannie 27737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally second what Imogen said- I always had issues with ballet flats slipping until I would put heel inserts into them. They would stop slipping and no more blisters- yay! They're just a few dollars and make ballet flats much more comfy. I like the suedey-feeling ones by Dr. Scholl best, but there are also some that are more rubbery in texture that may help keep flats on more securely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-that-stay-on-when-you-walk#post-27722 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:16:34 +0000 ImogenL 27722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find that Dr Scholl makes a great little product from suede that you stick on the shoe where your heel goes in, and it keeps your ballet flats from falling off (as I have this issue myself), and then you no longer need to try and grip the shoe with your toes to keep them on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-that-stay-on-when-you-walk#post-27721 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:14:15 +0000 Nicole 27721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can I ask what an orthotic is? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-that-stay-on-when-you-walk#post-27720 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:59:11 +0000 brooke 27720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have never found a pair of ballet flats that is comfortable. The last time I wore a pair, I ended up hobbling around the mall and had to ask a security guard for a bandaid for my aching heel. They are always too tight on my big toe, but if I go up a size they slip out at the back and are still too tight in the toe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-that-stay-on-when-you-walk#post-27705 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:50:59 +0000 Anonymous 27705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So far, my new Me Too flats seem to be staying on! I'm not sure about how they will do with an orthotic yet but so far, they are squishy enough that they have some great potential. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-that-stay-on-when-you-walk#post-27682 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:26:21 +0000 Antje 27682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happylife, are your feet narrow? If the flats slip at the side, then that might be the issue. Have you tried narrow sizes? Nordstrom and the online shoe retailers (Zappos, Piperlime, Endless etc.) all have many styles in narrow sizes, and there are also speciality retailers for non-standard sizes which you can find in online searches.</p> <p>And have you tried the MeToo flats that many YLF members have? I've heard only rave reviews about them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-that-stay-on-when-you-walk#post-27680 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:22:05 +0000 Anonymous 27680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I personally like shoes with more structure than the ballet flat. Hoses for courses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-that-stay-on-when-you-walk#post-27649 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:46:14 +0000 Amanda 27649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HL - I've given up on ballet flats because none of them have room for an orthotic insert. There just aren't made to take them and I can't wear a flat without mine. I've been looking for flats that have a slight heel, which I think means they are no longer ballet flats. I also have a narrow heel and shoes often slip when I walk.</p> <p>I just bought a pair of Privos -- it didn't quite have room for my inserts so I ripped out the insole that was there (it was fairly thin). I'm not sure yet that they are 8 hour shoes but so far they are working pretty well.<br /> <a href="http://www.onlineshoes.com/productpage.asp?gen=w&#038;pcid=117872" rel="nofollow">http://www.onlineshoes.com/pro.....cid=117872</a></p> <p>I also have a pair of Merrell flats that had a removable insole, although they look much more casual. I can usually wear them all day.<br /> <a href="http://www.onlineshoes.com/productpage.asp?gen=w&#038;pcid=71534" rel="nofollow">http://www.onlineshoes.com/pro.....pcid=71534</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-that-stay-on-when-you-walk#post-27622 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:08:59 +0000 Debbie 27622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is it just a matter of trial and error (it seems I have tried 100 pairs) to find flats that stay on when you walk and do not gap out at the sides?</p> <p>I have to resort to mary janes with the strap near my toes so far because I have not found flats that stay on. When i go down a size my toes seem scrunched.</p> <p>I would be in heaven if I found flats that:</p> <p>1. did not slip off when walking</p> <p>2. gave my toes enough room</p> <p>3. had room for orthotic</p> <p>4. looked smart casual</p> <p>Is this too tall an order? </p>