We'd like to introduce you to the most comfortable minimalist ballet flat in the world! Simple and elegant, this all-occasion, handcrafted slipper will have you dancing through your day.

Say au revoir to rigid, uncomfortable ballet flats. With its classic lines and impeccable fit, the Ballerine is the most elegant way to go barefoot. This chic, ultra-versatile style transitions effortlessly from the morning bike commute to the conference room, while still leaving you with enough spring in your step for dinner and dancing on the weekends. Handcrafted with our premium black leather uppers, a stretchy trim on the front and sides secures the shoe gently to your foot. Our flexible Vibram soles provide traction with a natural minimalist step, and a heavenly-soft suede innersole provides all-day comfort. Effortlessly stylish in basic black, these light and cozy ballet flats will quickly take center stage in your wardrobe.

* Designed to be lightweight and fit easily in your purse or carry-on
* Gently elasticized leather collar trim for easy on/off
* Comfortable heel
* Flexible 4mm Vibram Cherry sole provides traction and protection
* Made in the USA from premium, responsibly sourced leathers
* FREE shipping on shoes to USA

A bit more about our leather:
We use only leathers that meet high safety standards both for our customers and for the environment. It is important to us that all materials are as chemical-free as possible. Much of the leather used in manufacturing today is imported from countries that rely on formaldehyde tanning methods. Not only is this chemical a potential irritant to your skin and absorbable transdermally, but it poisons groundwater downstream from tanneries and causes well-documented health issues with tannery employees. We source our exceptional-quality leathers from tanneries that meet our labor and environmental standards.

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**SIZING GUIDE**

Softstar’s handmade leather shoes and sandals are sized according to our unique unisex measurement guide. To find your Softstar size, follow these handy steps, which are illustrated in the final image in this listing’s image gallery. All you need is a book, a tape measure and a wall. Our sizing chart works in accordance with the following method:

1. Remove shoes and socks and place your bare foot so that your heel is barely touching a wall.
2. Place a book on the floor, parallel to the wall, so that it is barely touching the front of your longest toe.
3. Step away carefully and measure the distance from the book to the wall.
4. Look for your foot measurement on the sizing chart (fifth image in image gallery) to find your recommended Softstar shoe size. (We recommend this method as opposed to tracing your feet because tracing usually gives a larger measurement.)

These black ballet flats come in regular and wide width. Trouble deciding your width? Our best recommendation is to order a wide only if you have found you need that custom width in other brands for your feet to be comfortable. If you have never found you needed wide shoe before, then we suggest sticking with our regular width.

Thank you for your interest in our handmade leather shoes and other handcrafted leather products! Please let us know if you have any questions.