Gray leather ballerina flats with a concealed heel that measures approximately 20mm/ 1 inch. Lanvin flats have a blush raw-edged pom-pom embellishment on toe, an almond toe, an elasticated trim, simply slip on and come in a signature designer-stamped blue box. Visit Net-a-porter.com to purchase. 

Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Glitter Spiffy Flats. Also come in several other colors such as red, black, green, and blue. Visit Luisaviaroma.com to purchase. 

Beautifully worn in each pair of Golden Goose’s Charlye Boots are handmade to illuminate its unique characteristics. Boots have a rounded toe, low heel, stirrup detail with burnished metal plate, pull tab at back, and fit higher around the outer leg. Visit LaGarconne.com to purchase.

Blue Velvet Shoes became a staple of the Chelsea (London!) girl when the company opened in the mid 80s and still resides on the King’s Road. A limited selection of their ballet flats are available from JustBallerinas.com. RDuJour j’adores.

Brooklyn based Marais USA designers Catherine Chen and Haley Boyd both attended Parsons School of Design and founded their label in 2007 with the idea of creating styles that were “simple, versatile, essential” and “that don’t break the bank”. RDuJour is especially fond of Marais’ Oxfords (above) and the “Chelsea Boots”, shown in the below gallery in brown and black. Visit MaraisUSA.com to go shopping.

Heel measures approximately 30mm / 1 inch with a 10mm / 0.5 inch platform, silver-tone buckle detail at side, stitch detail, an almond-shaped toe and simply slip on. Belstaff’s black leather Barkmaster ankle boots are the ultimate hard-wearing basic. Visit Net-a-porter.com to purchase.

The Shorey family of Perry, Maine, has been handsewing Quoddy shoes since 1909. The heritage of craftsmanship in Quoddy shoes decsends from the Passamaquoddy tribe of eastern Maine, who are famous for their moccasins, birch bark canoes, and woven baskets. Pictured above are the “Ring Boot with Chromepak Sole”, a statement moccasin if there every was one, from the supple Chromepak leathers to the rugged handsewn upper to the cinch strap closure that passes through welded alloy rings. You can also order it in lighter weight leathers for an “instant break-in” if you don’t have the time or inclination to wear them in just right. These are lined with glove leather for extra comfort.

Grizzly Boot with Sheepskin Lining Classic moccasin construction in a full-height boot. Interior is lined with natural full-grain sheepskin lining – perfect for colder climates. The leather footbed has a full length layer of memory foam for supreme comfort and also serves as an effective insulation layer. Six lacquered eyelets with a 63” rawhide lace. Instead of a tongue, a deerskin bellows keeps out debris and maintains warmth without adding bulk. Available with either a handsewn waterproof natural crepe rubber outsole or a thick Chromepak leather bottom. Either is appropriate for outdoor use, but the former more suitable for the wet. Both are replaceable for extended wear and value.

Canoe Mocs

As sleek as the local Wabanaki watercraft. Collar lace threaded through lacquered eyelets allows you to snug it up, but doesn’t compromise the easy-on/easy-off nature of this most capable of slip-ons. Glove leather lining for barefoot comfort.

All styles available for purchase from Quoddy.com. 

Vivienne Westwood Melissa Ankle Bootie’s are rubber with gold buttons embossed with Westwood’s logo down the side. Currently on sale mark down at AkiraChicago.com. 

Chanel open toe ballerina with bow and Chanel engraved pearls from 2009 Cruise collection. 

With a square toe and bow embellishment, Christain Louboutin’s black leather flats are the ultimate in ballet chic. Slip them on with all your daywear looks to step out in inimitable style. Available for purchase from Net-a-porter.com.