The Best Ballet Pumps and Flat Shoes for 2025

The humble ballet pump is now firmly back as everyone’s favourite footwear go-to. Adopted by style icons such as Brigette Bardot and Audrey Hepburn, ballet pumps have a rich style heritage.

You can’t have failed to notice that Mary Janes have become the must-have footwear style of 2025, appearing everywhere from the catwalk to influencers’ style feeds. This elevated take on the ballet flat has the addition of an iconic Mary Jane-style strap, often in velvet or leather. Our black studded flats, seen on Instagram star Prunella Poppy (@prunella_poppy), will take you from parties to dressed-up brunches, adding impact to pretty much any outfit. They also come in a fresh white shade to complement pastel outfits.

Ideal for city chic, woven ballet pumps also have our pulses racing – wear with your favourite double denim outfit for a sleek finish. We love these slip-on flats that feature a striking woven design to add interest to everyday outfits.

Look out for flat shoes featuring fashion-forward details such as studs, mesh or metal hardware to bring the trend firmly into 2025 territory. You heard it here first: jelly shoes are set to make a splash this summer.

Alternatively, these gold pointed-toe flats nod to the Y2K era in the best possible way, thanks to the ruched leather, delicate buckles and elongated shape that looks effortlessly cool poking out beneath slouchy wide-leg trousers.