Are ballet pumps in style in 2021?

Thought ballet pumps were over? Think again.

The controversial shoes have been firmly resting in the back of our wardrobes for over 10 years. Back then, stylish stars including Kate Moss, Alexa Chung and Sienna Miller wore theirs 24/7, but like many trends, ballet flats eventually lost their sheen.

In 2021, as comfort has become one of the most important things when it comes to how we dress, they’re making their long-awaited reemergence – and they’re more stylish than ever.

Alexa Chung wearing Loeffler Randall ballet pumps — @alexachung

The OG ballet pump-wearer Alexa Chung recently shared snaps of her wearing a pair of leather Loeffler Randall flats, complete with bridge elastic straps and bows, while influencers have been spotted wearing them more and more since the pandemic began. Believe it or not, they look cool again.

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Pumps may have a bad reputation for being a ‘granny shoe,’ but it’s all about how you wear them. As well as Chung, influencer Nnenna Echem (above) is known for her innate ability to embrace colour and proves you can make any item your own with a little imagination.

So we’ve found 11 pairs of ballet flats that don’t compromise on style from Zara, Mango, Arket, H&M and more. With styles from just £18, they’re affordable, chic and comfy enough to wear all summer.