Women's ballet flats

A ballet flat is judged on suppleness: an upper that is too stiff breaks the line of the foot. The suede-finish microfibre and apple leather used here bend from the first wear, with no breaking-in period.

From the square-toe sabrina to a ballet-sneaker hybrid with velcro straps, the shape varies more than the material does. No animal leather; both materials contain polyurethane — stated here, not hidden.