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25 Fantastic Flats

From Bullet-Covered Ballet Shoes to Comfortable Cinderella Slippers

— February 26, 2011 — Eco
As a working woman, I prefer sensible flats over sky-high heels any day. Flats are where fashion and comfort collide, making them a necessary accessory to add to your wardrobe. Smart fashionistas know that you don't need painful pumps to dress up an outfit.

This collection of stylish flats range from dainty ballet footwear to spiffy shiny slippers.

Implications - Consumers are looking for footwear that is both sensible and stylish. Companies offering both appeals to a large demographic of females who want to make a bold statement while maintaining their desire for comfort. By offering more choices, fashionistas feel that they can be expressive and overall make intelligent choices when it comes to their comfort level.
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Thermoplastic Footwear
Thermoplastic Footwear
Bowwow Ballet Flats by Moschino and Kartell are Recyclable & Chic
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Prioritizing Comfort Over Fashion
Prioritizing Comfort Over Fashion
Eye-Flattering Flats
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Winged Flats
Winged Flats
Klushka Wings Shoes Channel Native American Culture
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22
Hand-Crafted Flats
Hand-Crafted Flats
Fairysteps Handmade Footwear Drapes Your Feet in Cute Designs
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21
Retro Footwear Revivals
Retro Footwear Revivals
Spats Make a Comeback, Fueled by ‘Posso the Spat'
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20
Footloose
Footloose
Heels to Flats, in a Snap!
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Rocked-Out Ballet Flats
Rocked-Out Ballet Flats
Studded Flats from Joe's Jeans Footwear Line
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Sleek Comfy Footwear
Sleek Comfy Footwear
French Designer Emilie Houdbine for DIM Shoes
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17
Celestial Shoes
Celestial Shoes
The Adidas Originals X Jeremy Scott Winged Flats are Heavenly
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16
Bullet-Covered Ballet Shoes
Bullet-Covered Ballet Shoes
Canvas Ballerina Flats With Swarovski Encrusted Adornment
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15
Shoes as a Canvas
Shoes as a Canvas
Pimp My Flats
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14
Spiffy Shiny Slippers
Spiffy Shiny Slippers
Newbark Shoes Blend English Men's Slippers and Moroccan Babouche
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13
Lead-Tipped Ballet Flats
Lead-Tipped Ballet Flats
The Jeffrey Campbell 'Pencil Me In' Shoe is Artistic
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12
Sporty Gold Ballerinas
Sporty Gold Ballerinas
Puma Nuala Metallic Slip-On Yoga Shoes
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11
Vending Machine Flats
Vending Machine Flats
Afterheels from Michael Stead Prevent Late Night Foot Pain
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10
Vegan Shoes
Vegan Shoes
Melissa Campana Makes Recyclable Eco Footwear
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9
Recession Conscious Footwear
Recession Conscious Footwear
Uniqlo Shoes is the Latest from the Japanese Mega-Retailer
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8
Studded Jazz Shoes
Studded Jazz Shoes
The Christian Louboutin Freddie Flats are Fierce
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7
Leggy Footwear Photography
Leggy Footwear Photography
The Tristan Blair 'OnSet' Collection Brings Back Flat Shoes
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6
Ballet Flats in a Bag
Ballet Flats in a Bag
Tipsy Feet
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5
Candy-Colored Ballet Flats
Candy-Colored Ballet Flats
The Kartell 'Bowwow' Spring Summer 2011 Shoe Collection
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4
Warrior Fashion Shoes
Warrior Fashion Shoes
10 Stunning Gladiator Sandals To Get You Excited for Spring
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3
Recycled Newspaper Shoes
Recycled Newspaper Shoes
The Eco-Friendly Hot News Ballet Flats from All Black
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2
Folding Flat-Pack Footwear
Folding Flat-Pack Footwear
EIN/Tritt Origami Shoes
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1
Wearable Cinderella Shoes
Wearable Cinderella Shoes
Plastic Flats from Kartell and Normaluisa Channel Disney Heroine
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