Katie Holmes' Comfy Spring Shoe Style Reminds Us of One Meghan Markle Can’t Stop Wearing — Shop Lookalikes from $17

Leave it to Katie Holmes to inspire your next spring style purchase.

While walking around New York recently, Holmes looked chic in a pair of classic black ballet flats. She styled them with a jersey jumpsuit and denim raincoat, but the versatile shoe can be worn in many ways. No wonder Meghan Markle wears ballet flats, as do Nicky Hilton and Jennifer Lopez.

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Sleek black ballet flats are more elevated and dressy than sneakers or sandals and can be substituted anywhere you would wear heels. If you don’t already own a pair of ballet flats, you’re missing out: we’ve gone shopping for you.

All the ballet flats on our list are tested for comfort, including arch support and non-slip soles. Shop styles at Amazon, Nordstrom, Steve Madden, Schultz, Madewell, Rothys, Vivaia and Zappos, starting at just $17.

Black ballet flats inspired by Katie Holmes

• Afeetsing ballerinas with round toes, HRK 16.99; amazon.com
• Nordstrom Elsie Flats, $62.98 (was $89.95); nordstrom.com
• Steve Madden Annalize Black Leather Ballerina Shoes, (pr. $79.95) $59.97; stevemadden.com
• Amazon Essentials Billie women’s ballet flats, HRK 23.70; amazon.com
• Apartments Schutz Arissa, HRK 98; schutz-shoes.com
• Madwell The Anelise Ballet Flat, $120; madewell.com
• Rothy’s The Ballet Flat, $145; rothys.com
• Claire Walker round toe shoes, HRK 97; vivaia.com
• Flats Bandolino Payly, (ex. HRK 69) HRK 57.93; zappos.com

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Afeetsing ballerinas with round toes

Amazon

Buy on Amazon $17

At less than $20, these classic ballet flats are hard to beat. The synthetic leather loafers feature a thickened insole and arch support design for comfort. The shoes come in sizes 6 to 11 and in 17 colors.

“For the price, this exceeds my expectations,” wrote one customer. “My back heel doesn’t lift at all.”

Nordstrom Elsie Flat, $63 (Save 29%)

Nordstrom

Buy at Nordstrom $90 $63

These apartments look more expensive than their price, and they are on sale. They’re classic in every way thanks to the delicate bow, metal cap tassel and square toe.

“I like that they don’t show cleavage on the toes while sitting a little higher on the leg,” explains the customer. They’re also made of rich, soft leather with a soft insole that doesn’t require breaking in. Note: they are wide.

Steve Madden Annalize Black Leather Ballerina Shoes, $60 (Save $20)

Steve Madden

Buy at Stevemadden.com $80 $60

Steve Madden is known for his comfortable shoe styles, and these black leather shoes are no exception. “I walked around town with them all day and didn’t get any blisters,” says the customer. And like the others on this list, they have a bow tied along the spacious toe area, but this time with a slightly raised heel. The rubber outsole is durable and flexible with decent cushioning on the inside. If you’re between two sizes, customers recommend going up a half size.

It’s easy to decide to invest in a pair of black ballet flats. Now you just need to choose your favorite.

Amazon Essentials Billie Ballet Flat, $24

Amazon

Buy on Amazon $24

Schutz Arissa Apartments

Schutz

Buy at Schutz-shoes.com $98

Madewell Ballet Anelise

Madewell

Buy at Madewell.com $120

Rothy’s ballet apartment

Rothy’s

Buy at Rothys.com $145

Vivaia Claire Walker round toe shoes

Vivaia

Buy at Vivaia.com $97

Bandolino Payly Flats, $58 (Save 17%)

Amazon

Buy at Zappos $69 $58

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