Moulin Rouge: The 7 Best Red Ballet Flats (2021)

To me, leather is the best fabric for most shoes, but especially flats. 

Strong and durable yet soft and smooth, these French Sole red ballet flats highlight leather’s versatility and timelessness. 

Oh, those embossed “faux-bows” are a cute touch, too!  

If you find leather a bit too rough, check out these suede red ballet flats from Margaux.

Made from the underside of animals, suede tends to be much softer – although a little thinner and slightly less durable – than leather!  

Looking for a red shoe that fits like a glove?

Then you have to give Everlane’s Day Flats a go. These best selling flats are famous for a reason. Made from a super soft leather, these flats mold to your foot over time for a truly ‘. Plus, they have a durable rubber sole and cushioned insole!

Most flats have the same, basic construction. 

If you want to turn some heads by adding a backless flat with an ankle strap, these red ballet flats from Earth might just be the ones for you! 

Then again, there’s nothing wrong with classic looks. 

As Exhibit A, I present these adorable red ballet flats from Sam Edelman.

Featuring a stacked heel, flexible elastic collar, and fixed bow, these ballet flats check off all the major boxes for me!   

Remember when I said some red ballet flats are intentionally evocative of youth (you know, when times were better)? 

Yup. These flats from Shoes8teen would be those. 

Whether you have someone in your life who’s got a dance or costume party coming up (or whether that’s you!) these red ballet flats should do the trick nicely! 

For my money (and these shoes cost a lot of it!), Salvatore Ferragamo is the gold standard of footwear.

Featuring genuine patent leather, a cute Vara bow, and plated metal hardware, these red ballet flats are regal, indeed!  

First things first. 

How. Freaking. Adorable!!! 

Maybe you’ve got a little one in your life who has her first dance recital coming up. Or maybe she wants to dress like Dorothy. Or maybe she just loves cute red ballet flats for toddlers. 

Either way, these shoes from Stelle are the ones for that little princess!