![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Table_full_of_ballerina_shoes.jpg/640px-Table_full_of_ballerina_shoes.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Ballet flat
Type of women's shoe similar to ballet shoes / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Ballet flats?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
Ballet flats or ballet pumps are women's shoes for everyday wear which are similar to/inspired by a women's ballet shoes, with a very thin heel or the appearance of no heel at all. The style sometimes features a ribbon-like binding around the low tops of the slipper and may have a slight gathering at the top-front of the vamp (toe box) and sometimes a tiny, decorative string tie. Ballet slippers can be adjusted and tightened to the wearer's foot by means of this string tie.
![]() | This article's lead section contains information that is not included elsewhere in the article. (April 2024) |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Table_full_of_ballerina_shoes.jpg/640px-Table_full_of_ballerina_shoes.jpg)
Ballet flats are especially popular for women and girls of all ages, being worn as a fashion trend and as a more comfortable alternative to high heels with everything from casual wear to formal wear and everything in between from jeans, shorts, skirts, dresses and leggings.[1][2] A number of schools allow ballet flats as part of their uniform requirements and many school bands require black ballet flats as part of the dress requirements for performances.[3][4][5][6][7]