Of All the Flat Shoes Out There, It’s This Reformation Pair Our Editors Want to Own

In years gone by, I used to count down the days until sandal season arrived. Eager to embrace the freedom of lightweight, barely-there shoes, the fleeting months each year when sandals reign supreme are my favourite. Now that we're fully into autumn, a new flat shoe has become the object of my affection, and in my opinion, it's actually far more versatile than the strappy sandals I've loved before.

Of course, I'm talking about the enduring ballet flats trend. Offering the same flat-footed comfort as its sandal sisters, ballet flats pull ahead by adding the polish and finesse to an outfit that strappy sandals can't compete with. With a deep love for the trending shoe style, I've made it my mission to track down some of the best on the market. I've consulted with my colleagues in the Who What Wear UK office and spent many an hour online gathering information. My research led me to Reformation's Bethany Ballet Flats.

At £268 (or £298 for the puff shell pair) the rounded-toe flats come in nine different styles spanning colour and fabric variations, including a metallic silver colourway (as styled by India Cardona above), a deep merlot pair, black and white mesh styles and stud-embellished pairs. With a design that covers the toes and a thick strap to secure them, these neat slippers are the exact shape that I find most comfortable and wearable.

Whilst I'll be getting my wear out of these during the warmer months for sure, the closed-toe shape allows for comfortable autumn styling that can hold up against the cooler climes and frequent showers that autumn so often brings. Hitting all of my markers for a great autumnal shoe, read on to shop Reformation's Bethany ballet flats.

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