I Went to Madrid and Noticed One Very Specific Shoe Trend on Every Corner
From polished locals to off-duty models like Vittoria Cerretti, everyone seemed to be wearing these.
I recently took a trip to Madrid, and while I fully expected great outfit inspiration (it is the most fashion-forward Spanish city, after all), I didn't expect to see a specific shoe style on every foot. But it happened. I first spotted a pair on my way to dinner, and then the next night, I saw Spanish girls catching up while wearing them. Lastly, I saw them in my hotel lobby. This was more than a coincidence, but a preference people in this walkable city were all about. Call me influenced.
They were soft, almost slipper-like, with micro heels and higher-than-normal vamps. There was enough structure to make them feel intentional, and they were styled with everything from breezy dresses to long trench coats. Once I knew every cool girl in the city had them, I fell into a little shopping rabbit hole and picked out the best pairs on the internet.
As seen on celebs:
What makes them stand out is how unfussy they are. No heavy hardware, no overly round toes—just a streamlined silhouette that reads polished without trying too hard. They're the kind of shoes that work just as well with jeans and a tank as they do with a slip dress at night, which explains why I saw them literally everywhere.
The flats in question:
More ballet flats we're eyeing:
Calf hair everything these days.
A lovely yellow moment.
Everlane never fails me.
This color is so precious.
Lowkey a dupe to the OG flats we discussed.
This polka-dot pair is fun.
I'm in love with this brown colorway.
Best bang for your buck I could find.
I'm so glad these flats made a comeback.
The Row is always a good idea.
I had to show off the cream style as well.
Yes to this pop of red.
