We're officially entering that in-between period where it's not quite winter but not quite spring either—that time that gives real meaning to the phrase transitional dressing. In the clothing department, that means thoughtful layering, but in the shoe department, it becomes strangely complicated. Since it's not full-blown sandal weather yet but my boots don't feel right either, I'm in the market for shoes that live somewhere in the middle.
Woven flats, timeless loafers, and a range of suede silhouettes have been on my mind, and I found 35 chic options that are too good not to share. Each can be styled with everything from the jeans of the season to spring's biggest color trends. They're versatile and elevated and feel both timeless and on-trend, which makes each a worthy investment in my book. Below are the best transitional flat shoes to start wearing now and carry you all the way through spring, from the $90 Mango flats people will mistake for designer to Miu Miu's latest It shoes.
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Buffy Ruched Ballet Flat
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Buffy Ruched Ballet Flat
The taupe is equally stunning.
MANOLO BLAHNIK
BB Suede Ballet Flats
These are in my cart as we speak.
It's all about ruched loafers right now.
MANGO
Pointed-Toe Leather Flat Shoe
Leave it to Miu Miu to make me want yellow moccasins.
Staud
Otto Hand-Knotted Flat Mule
Add instant texture to your outfit.
Sézane
Josepha Low Sandals
Suede sandals just feel right.
Sézane
Josepha Low Sandals
I can't decide which colorway is better.
Reformation
Tina Ballet Flat
Another day, another pair of shoes from The Row going on my wish list.
Just think of all the wear you'll get out of these.
Dolce Vita
Baylee Woven Flat
If ever there were perfect spring shoes.
Dolce Vita
Baylee Woven Flat
The cream is also so good.
Sézane
Valentin Low Ballerinas
This color goes with everything.
ZARA
Pointed Split Suede Shoes
I just love the toe shape.
Veronica Beard
Bancroft Flats
These pair perfectly with light-wash denim.
Loeffler Randall
Noelle Cacao Suede Ballet Flat
ZARA
Leather Ballet Flats With Topstitching
The cost per wear on these is virtually zero.
Loeffler Randall
Lina Elevated Flip Flops
I can't resist elevated flip-flops.
Talk about versatile shoes.
Loeffler Randall
Leonie Soft Ballet Flats
ZARA
Suede Ballet Flats With Bow
Veronica Beard
Prilla Suede Loafers
You can just tell these are comfortable.
COS
Minimal Leather Ballet Flats
Burgundy is a year-round color in my book.
Loeffler Randall
Landry Woven Flats
Rag & Bone
Mercer Slingback Flat