The Slingback Flat Trend That Will Take Over

last updated 26 April 2024

Flat shoes have taken over in a major way in the last several years. Ballerina styles—traditional, Mary Jane, rhinestone-embellished, mesh, and Alaïa's viral version—had a renaissance and continue to drop in new iterations and maintain high demand. Moving further into 2024, we're seeing an uptick in sophisticated style, and that is translating to footwear. While we don't expect to see ballerina shoes slowing down, elegant slingback flats are set to take over this summer and beyond.

Notable versions have been circulating on the market for years, including iconic designs from brands such as Chanel, Roger Vivier, and Saint Laurent. Those styles are resonating in an even bigger way and are selling out so fast they are almost impossible to track down in stores. Regardless of your budget, there are beautiful versions at every price point. Ahead, shop our edit of elegant slingback flats to add to your wardrobe.

CHANEL

Slingbacks

Timeless and iconic.

Tony Bianco

Javier Flat

The simplicity of this pair makes them endlessly versatile.

Loro Piana

Rebecca Leather-Trimmed Slingback Flats

Loro Piana just released a slingback version of the brand's cult Rebecca flats.

Charles & Keith

Gabine Leather T-Bar Slingback Flats

Test-drive the shoe trend for under $100.

ROGER VIVIER

Gommettine Leather Point-Toe Slingback Flats

A classic pair from Roger Vivier.

Toteme

Sharp Leather Slingback Ballerina Flats

A sleek, minimalist style from Toteme.

Saint Laurent

Blade Leather-Trimmed Slingback Flats

Saint Laurent's Blade shoes are so popular they arrive in a new version each season.

GUCCI

Signoria Embellished Patent-Leather Slingback Ballet Flats

Just in from Gucci.

CHANEL

Slingbacks

Well aren't these fun.

theory

Slingback Flats

Pair these with jeans and a blazer.

Saint Laurent

Maxine Leather Slingback Flats

These are sitting on my wish list.

aeyde

Liya Slingback Flat

Minimalist and chic.

Gucci

GG Slingback Ballet Flat

Add in a heritage logo print.

Valentino Garavani

Vlogo Moon Pointed Toe Slingback Pump

Lifted ever so slightly with a small kitten heel.

Gucci

Horsebit Slingback Ballet Flat

Finished with Gucci's iconic horsebit hardware.

Saint Laurent

Anais YSL Bow Slingback Flat

Designed with a sweet bow detail.

Proenza Schouler

Spike Slingback Leather Flats

GUCCI

Signoria Embellished Patent-Leather Ballet Flats

Sabato de Sarno's first collection for Gucci is starting to arrive in stores.

Roger Vivier

Gommettine Pointed Toe Slingback Flat

For a pop of color.

Charles & Keith

Gabine Leather T-Bar Slingback Flats

These feel primed for a summer vacation.

KHAITE

Colin Snake-Effect Leather Slingback Pumps

Khaite did it again.

FERRAGAMO

Marlina Bow-Embellished Patent-Leather Slingback Flats

Classics.

AEYDE

Dani Black Flats

To wear again and again.

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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury and runway content as well as wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, Tiffany & Co., and MyTheresa, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.