Fact: You Have Cool Style If You’re Wearing Lattice Flat Shoes

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published 25 May 2025

I've been a fashion editor for a long time, so believe me when I tell you that I don't think I've seen such a high calibre of summer shoe trends around for some time. Between the pretty Mary Janes and elegant, barely-there sandals, my shoe-obsessed self is having a field day. My favourite of the lot? An emerging flat shoe that's suddenly taken my FYP by storm.

Cut to the shape of a classic ballerina, but with all of the breathability of a pair of strappy sandals, I can't stop thinking about the lattice flat shoe trend.

A natural evolution from the mesh shoe trend that dug its claws into fashion circles around the world last summer, this emerging silhouette riffs off the woven design, taking things further and widening the weave, creating a lattice effect that adds lightness and airiness to the ballet flat silhouette.

Whilst the raffia and fabric styles first piqued my attention, lately it's jelly iterations that I can't seem to stop thinking about. An inherently playful shoe, the jelly fabrication delivers in nostalgia in a way very few other shoe trends can, emulating the plastic sandals so many of us wore as children. That said, in this refined shape, they feel much more grown-up. That doesn't mean, however, you should ignore fabric and leather pairs, of which there are plenty.

If you've found it hard to choose between a ballerina and a pair of sandals this summer, consider this a sign to dip your toes into the lattice flat shoe trend. Read on to discover our edit of the best pairs below.

SHOP LATTICE FLAT SHOES:

MANGO

Natural Fibre Ballerina Flats

With a natural fabrication and large, open weave, these are ideal for high summer styling.

MATTISE

Jelly Picnic Flats

The jelly-ballet flats trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.

H&M

Plastic Mesh Ballet Flats

Be quick! These won't stay in stock for long.

JIL SANDER

Knotted Leather Flats

Add a pop of colour to your summer rotation.

STAUD

Alba Leather-Trimmed Crochet Ballet Flats

Whilst I love these in black, they also come in three other shades.

LE MONDE BERYL

Regency Bow-Embellished Woven Leather Ballet Flats

From gingham shorts to billowy dresses, you'll be surprised to see how well these style with you wider summer wardrobe.

EMME PARSONS

Tramonto Leather-Trimmed Woven Raffia Mary Jane Ballet Flats

The raffia material lends these a casual, beach-ready look.

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Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.

With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK. Reporting on a daily basis, Natalie focuses on trends on and off the runway, as well as street style and celebrity fashion. Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis.