Ballet Flats Designed by Actual Ballerinas, Yay!

A good pair of flats can be a footsore dancer’s bestest ally—and if they’re cute, all the better. But adorable, comfy ballet flats designed by real ballet dancers? That sounds too good to be true.

Luckily for all of us, it’s not. Cole Haan has teamed up with three New York City Ballet dancers—Sara Mearns, Megan Fairchild and Gretchen Smith—to create a line of beautiful ballet flats.

(From left) Smith, Mearns and Fairchild in the design studio (via Elle.com)

Naturally, the designs are all ballet-inspired, with sweet detailing like ribbons that crisscross up the heel and a print inspired by tutu tulle. Thanks to the input of Mearns, Fairchild and Smith, they’re also super comfortable—dancers know what feet need, obviously. The cherry on top is that the collection launched yesterday, aka World Ballet Day. Cute!

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The shoes are available in two styles: the Avery En Pointe and the Avery Printed Tutu. Dirt-cheap they’re not, but sometimes perfect shoes are worth the splurge—especially when they’ll make your hardworking feet happy.