Due to a need identified by her son who was a dancer and choreographer, Rose Repetto started and created the Repetto shoe company in 1947. Since then, this French shoe company has been designing stylish and functional ballet shoes both for dancers and for everyday wear.
Although the initial design was meant strictly for flexible ballet shoes to be used by ballet dancers, the modern Repetto ballet shoes have widened their style and design to accommodate everyday use for normal wearers who may not necessarily be ballet dancers.
When buying a pair of ballet flats, you need to make sure you:
1. Get the right fit – This shoe is made for comfort but will not serve you well if you buy a small or oversized pair. Your feet will be sore afterwards and you might develop bunions, corns or even blisters.
2. Check the material used – There are many types of materials used to make ballet flats and you need to ensure you take this into consideration. If you buy those made of a light material, you’ll probably find that they do not last very long. For daily use, leather or canvas ballet flats are some of the strong materials you should look at.
3. Look at the sole – Although most of them can be classified as flats, the sole on each design differs and you will need to pick something which fits your preference. Some have a pronounced heel which raises the back of the foot while others have a level sole which means the entire foot is resting in a flat position when on the ground. A small heel makes ballet flats a bit more formal while a flat sole with no protruding sole makes them casual.
Repetto ballet flats come in a variety of different colours and designs which are sure to satisfy your needs both functionally and style wise.
Let us look at a couple of their beautiful and comfortable designs:
1. Repetto Belted Ballerina Flat
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This delicately coloured flat has a mixture of both the old bow which is common on traditional ballet shoes and a buckle which adds a modern touch. It also features a flat stacked heel and a padded insole made from leather.
If you are looking to maintain a soft feminine look to your formal attire with a ballet flat, then this is the right shoe for you.
Polyvore.com prices this shoe at $118
2. Repetto Black Patent Flats
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These flats have a beautiful polishes look to them and a feature a round toe with straps going around the foot that end in a small round button.
Yet another great addition to your wardrobe whether you want to wear it to work, school or just a day out on shopping. This is the ultimate in comfort and its easy to clean surface makes it a great all-day shoe.
This neutral coloured shoe goes at $295 from Polyvore.com
3. Repetto Metallic Ballet Flats
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Add a sparkle to your foot with this simple but elegant ballet flat which features golden metallic leather and a padded insole for comfort.
Match these pretty shoes with a belt or bag for that extra flair and you are ready to wow.
Polyvore.com price these beauties at $260
4. Bolchoi Square-Toe Ballet Flats
These classically styled black ballet flat features pleated leather at the front and a suede detail on its square toe. You get the olf traditional ballet shoe look in a sturdy flat which you can wear to work and be assured of a polished formal look coupled with comfort.
As with the other Repetto flats, this shoe features a padded insole to ensure your comfort no matter how many hours you have to wear it.
It is priced at $265 from Saksfifthavenue.com
5. Repetto Old- style Ballet flats
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These elasticised ballet flats are designed to look like the traditionally flexible ballet shoe and are great for travelling as they make storage really easy whether in your bag or at home.
They feature a round toe, leather sole and have a top body made of tulle textile fibres for a casual and cost $110 from Polyvore.com
TIP
Most ballet flats should be cleaned by wiping them with a damp cloth or washing them in warm water if the need arises. Read the product label for further instructions to ensure you maintain them as well as you can.