Just because the temperatures are dropping, doesn’t mean we have to retire our beloved ballet flats for the season. There’s already enough to surrender as winter rolls in: bare arms, sunlight after 5 p.m., iced coffee without judgment, but your favorite shoes needn’t join the exile. With a touch of creative styling, ballet flats can be excellent cold-weather companions—think ribbed socks peeking out of pants with intention, cozy shearling-lined pairs that feel like portable hearths, and rich winter textures that give the silhouette new depth. Consider this your guide to keeping the most graceful shoe in your wardrobe moving confidently through the cold.
Vogue’s Favorite Ballet Flats:
The Pop of Red With Shearling and Cords
Translate fall’s favorite ballet flats to winter temps with a chunky white sock. Balance the heft with texture on top, like corduroys and a shearling jacket.
The Shearling-Lined With a Suede Jacket and Knit Pants
Furry flats from Staud feel tailor-made for the winter months. For a cozy off-duty look, pair them with knit pants and a suede jacket.
The Embellished Mary Jane With a Maxi Coat
Winter-proofing your most festive flats (and skirts of any hem length) is as easy as adding a pair of opaque tights. Up the drama with a floor-sweeping coat on top.
The Sneakerina With a Cozy Set
Sporty sneaker-hybrid ballet flats, in addition to being cute and on-trend, have the added bonus of being winter weather proof, with more durable, water-resistant soles.
The Classic Black With Stirrups and a Blazer
Another more stylish version of socks or tights, stirrup leggings are having a moment this season, and pair particularly well with ballet flats. Play with proportion by adding a boxy blazer.
The Plush Pair With Jeans and an Equally Sumptuous Jacket
Le Monde Beryl’s après-ski shearling flats need not be limited to the slopes. They will look just as chic in the city with dark wash jeans and a thick sock.
