For years, Gucci’s loafers have dominated the footwear department as the go-to transitional weather shoe, but there’s a new design that’s surging in popularity. Meet the cool girl-approved horsebit ballet flat.
Right now, there’s nothing sartorially better than seeing that square-toe silhouette peek out from under a pair of blue jeans. Sienna Miller, Demi Moore, and Romee Strijd are a few of the style stars who were recently photographed wearing the undeniably chic pairing, consigning it as the It shoe of the moment.
It doesn’t matter if you’re into the baggy puddle jeans like Moore and Strijd or the trendy barrel silhouette with a distressed hem à la Miller, the comfortable shoe elevates every denim outfit.
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Unlike traditional ballet flats, these come with an extra-comfortable, soft padded insole and are created using a 'sacchetto' technique that makes them more flexible and great for walking. Even the girlies on TikTok are going wild over the elegant design.
What’s even better? These ballet flats are much more than a trend that will be here today and gone tomorrow. Gucci is known for its exceptional attention to detail and meticulous craftsmanship, especially when it comes to shoes. It’s no coincidence that several styles, like its iconic leather loafers, have risen to the shoe hall of fame, maintaining their status for decades. And if history repeats itself, these coveted ballet flats will join the ranks as the label’s next iconic design.
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Gucci Horsebit Ballet Flat, Green
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Alexis Bennett Parker is the Commerce Content Lead at ELLE.com. In this newly created role, she oversees all shopping-related stories online, from fashion-forward trend pieces to the most coveted beauty buys on the market right now. Alexis has worked in the publishing space for 11 years, and seven of those years have been dedicated to helping shoppers make informed purchases—no buyer’s remorse here! Before joining the team at ELLE.com, she worked in the editorial departments of Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and InStyle, to name a few magazines. Not only has Alexis worked closely with several brands and tested hundreds of products over the course of her career, but she’s also won awards for her work as a shopping journalist. Namely, she was an honoree at the Pynk Magazine Gala in 2023, received the Condé Nast Commerce Content Award for Best Article by a New Hire in 2021, and was included on the Top 40 Under 40 Heir’s List in 2018.
