Rad Or Bad: The “Sensible” Pump

This article was last updated on April 16, 2022

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You never thought you’d see this heel shape again, did you? This ’90s-by-way-of-the-’60s block heel is making a comeback, giving our go-to ballet flats a little lift. While you may have thought this shoe had fallen to the consignment-shop-only rack, it seems like designers are thrifting for inspiration just as much as we are. 

With a pair of cigarette trousers, opaque black tights, or just bare-legged with a shift dress, these shoes are undeniably chic (not to mention, you’ll never be that girl with the sad feet in the middle of a party). For that Audrey-chic flat that won’t ever bring you down (in fact, it’ll give you a lil’ boost!), shop these “sensible” ballerina pumps that are quickly becoming our everyday shoe of choice.

Repetto Camille Ballerina, $280, available at Repetto.

Zara Bailarina Piedras Tachas, $89.90, available at Zara.

Delman Covet Heel, $348, available at Delman.

Maj Mid Heel Ballerina Shoes, $70, available at Topshop.

Salvatore Ferragamo Pump, $475, available at Salvatore Ferragamo.

ASOS Story Heels, $70.36, available at ASOS.

Valentino Suede Pump, $1,395, available at Valentino.

Dune Black Cap Toe Ballerina, $83.08, available at Debenhams.

Kate Spade Metal Bow Pump. $325, available at Bergdorf Goodman.

Chloé Suede Pump, $593, available at My Theresa.

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