These High Street Shoes Are So Similar To The Designer Ballet Flats That Always Sell Out

Ballet flats are like an on-again-off-again lover - we just can't seem to break up with them for good. After their '00s renaissance, which saw the likes of Kate Moss, Alexa Chung and, you know, your entire school year living in them, their 15 minutes of fame seemed to be up. Now back in the limelight once more, along with many other Y2K fashion trends, the humble ballet flat can count Sofia Richie, Michelle Williams and, we'd bet, Kate and Alexa (still), as fans.

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With balletcore only adding to the hype, it seems that ballet flats are here to stay. Two brands synonymous with the comfortable pump? Miu Miu and Chanel, the latter of which is famed for its two-toned colourways and rounded toe.

Owning a pair of Chanel ballet flats will inevitably be on your fashion bucket list; they are, after all, timeless, which is why they continue to be a best-selling style for the fashion house year after year. Naturally, the one and only place you can buy a new pair is from a Chanel boutique (or you can enquire on Chanel's website), but there are plenty of pre-loved styles available online.

Vestiaire Collective is one of the best places to start, with Chanel ballet pumps for as little as £100. It also authenticates its products properly, so you know you're getting the real deal. Other outlets such as Depop and eBay have Chanel's shoes, too, but it's more difficult to ensure the authenticity of what you're buying.

If, however, you really love the style of these ballerinas but don't want to spend Chanel prices, there are plenty of homages out there. Just like the Chanel slingback shoes and the sell-out Chanel sandals, these pumps have inspired a whole host of doppelgängers that you can find on the high street.

These ballet flats have clearly been inspired by the cherished Chanel design – while they won't have the longevity or the craftsmanship of the original, they certainly do look the part.

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Jade Moscrop is the Commercial Content Editor for Grazia, specialising in lifestyle topics. When she’s not writing about beauty products, gym leggings and chic homeware items, she can usually be found on a hot girl walk, buying houseplants or listening to female-fronted rock bands.