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When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Every wardrobe can benefit from a pair of stylish, versatile shoes. The best ballet flats are having a moment thanks to the balletcore trend, but this silhouette remains a classic for tying together comfort and sophistication with a bow.

We've spent years testing some of the best flats , including many that are distinctly ballerina-inspired. Our top pick among the very best ballet flats is the Margaux Demi Ballet Flat . "With all the walking I do, my feet end up swelling a bit, and the wide pair is more comfortable for long days out," says executive editor Sally Kaplan.



Another pair suitable for wide feet is the Vivaia Square-Toe Margot . These Mary Janes have adjustable straps, and you can even customize them with a removable bow . For more ways to dress up with an off-duty ballerina look, see our guides to the best stirrup leggings and hair bows .

The top 3 ballet flats we've tested: Margaux's Demi Flat comes in three different shoe widths, so you never have to miss out on a cute flat style because of your foot shape. "These are the most comfortable Mary Jane flats I've tried yet," says associate style editor Gabrielle Chase. "When compared to Rothy's, and these have much more shock absorption.

" Everlane’s The Day Ballet Flat is the first ballet iteration of the company’s cult-favorite Day Glove. The leather is incredibly soft and molds to your feet the more you wear them..

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