Barefoot, but make it elegant: time for barefoot ballet flats

Selecting and Maintaining Barefoot Shoes

Shoes you can wear for the longest part of the year. Elegant or sporty, vegan or leather. Even functional. Ballet flats. How do you choose the right pair?

As the view from the window suggests, warmer days are finally here. What does that mean for your barefoot shoe cupboard? It’s time for ballet flats – in other words versatile shoes for spring, summer and autumn. You really can’t go wrong with ballet flats; they work with pretty much any outfit, honestly. Give it a go. It’s all about the colour and the style, so let’s take a closer look.

Look, fit and materials

With barefoot ballet flats, the same basic rules apply as with all barefoot shoes.

No heel (not even a slightly raised one).
The shape of the shoe follows the foot so it has plenty of room.
A wide toe box and enough space for your toes.
The shoe is lightweight and stays on.

One very important feature of ballet flats is fastening – if the model has it. When you walk, flats can sometimes crease around the middle of the foot, which may cause them to slip off. Of course, it’s not a hard-and-fast rule. The key is to wear them in properly and try them on carefully to avoid this. What definitely helps prevent slipping are straps across the instep. They look great on ballet flats, secure the shoe nicely to your foot, and add a stylish touch.

Every foot is unique. And each brand can come up differently in terms of measurements. So we’ll say it again – measure your foot properly and check the size charts. A size from one brand may not match another. And that’s part of the beauty of barefoot shoes: you simply find the pair that fits you perfectly. Material matters just as much as looks, and in our range you’ll find everything from leather to vegan options and even functional materials.

Elegant & functional

Think functional can’t be beautiful? Not true. With barefoot ballet flats, you’ve got several brilliant options to choose from.

leguano

First up, take a look at leguano ballet flats. There are loads of colour options, so you can easily match them to your outfit. Barefoot leguano flats are known for the lace running around the shoe, which you can tighten as needed to adjust the fit – helping them stay securely on your foot. They look breathable at first glance, and the patented leguano sole certainly won’t disappoint. And if you’re after slip-ons with a sportier vibe, check out the popular leguano scio.

Leather, but barefoot

There’s plenty to choose from among leather barefoot ballet flats too. At naBOSo, we only offer top-quality shoes we know are not only comfortable, but also built to last with the right care.

Angles

The Czech brand Angles offers barefoot ballet flats in beautiful, classic shapes. If you’re picky and love high-quality, elegant shoes, you definitely won’t be stuck for choice here. Barefoot enthusiasts will also appreciate the comfortable microfibre lining. The upper is made from quality leather sourced from European farms.

With Angles, you’ll find ballet flats both with and without an instep strap. We can’t take our eyes off them. Will you choose a pair?

Groundies

The German brand of stylish urban shoes Groundies offers barefoot ballet flats in black, beige and purple smooth leather. If you like matching your clothes and shoes, you’ll find your pick here. The breathable microfibre lining gives an airy, barefoot-like feel when walking, and thanks to the simple design they go with any spring or summer outfit. They come in two fits – Classic and the Barefoot+ option for wider feet.

Saltic

If you like being original and want to stand out from the grey crowd, then Saltic ballet flats are made for you, with their bold colours and unusual lacing. Natural leather or a vegan textile model, a 3 millimetre sole, and a brilliantly designed instep fastening. Plus the brand’s signature detail – the highlighted big toe. And did you know Saltic is a Czech brand from Zlín?

For every occasion

To work, for an ice cream, into the woods to pick mushrooms, to the office, to the mountains, to church, to the desert – or even down the aisle. Take them anywhere. Ballet flats have an irreplaceable place in every woman’s shoe collection. They’re elegant, they fit beautifully – not just your foot, but the occasion too. Whether they’re made from genuine natural leather or functional materials, they look light and elegant on the foot. You can’t go wrong with ballet flats.

And since we’ve mentioned weddings, get inspired by what you can wear on your big day in our wedding blog article. Because it definitely doesn’t have to be just ballet flats – even though they’re a brilliant option.

The best part is that you can wear ballet flats from spring through to autumn – the longest stretch of the year. Don’t be put off by them; they really won’t let you down. Just choose carefully: both by eye and, ideally, by trying them on properly in one of our naBOSo shops or by measuring your foot carefully and comparing it with the manufacturers’ size charts. Size really matters here.

Have a look at the ballet flats we’ve got for you in our e-shop.