There’s no need to nitpick when it comes to buying ballerina flats. They serve a certain purpose – think comfort and ease for dashing around, running errands. It’s not like buy them to wear to the Met. Which is why when you’re faced with the quandary of saving or splurging on the ballet flat, I’m all for snapping up the cheaper option. Like Jessica Simpson‘s “Leve” flat. It has the exact same style (box toe, pleated upper with cute bow) as the pricier Repetto “Bolchoi” flat for a heck of a lot less money. Sure, Repetto is the classic French flat, but in this case you are literally just paying a couple hundred more for the name. Not worth it, especially when you want something comfy and cheap for traveling – and when you have no room in your luggage, you can just toss them, guilt-free – which is exactly why I bought the Jessica Simpson flats.
Both hers’ and Repetto’s a rubber sole for stability and that little lift of a baby heel. And the less costly “Leve” even has leopard lining. Obviously, the Repetto is higher quality, but for their purpose, Simpson’s ballerinas will do just fine! They do for this snob!
Repetto “Bolchoi” Pleated Leather Ballerina Flats. On Net-a-Porter for $305.
Jessica Simpson “Leve” Flats. On Amazon
I have 6 pairs of the Leve flats that I keep in my bag to change into when walking in the city, you used to make fun of me for wearing Jessica Simpson! lol
I have never tried on a pair of Jessica Simpson shoes that did not kill my feet the instant I put them on. But I do think both pairs at least look cute.
I think you can still totally dress flats up – they’re not just for running errands or pitter pattering around.