Meghan Markle Swapped High Heels for the Comfortable Spring Shoe You Can Get for $14

While royals aren’t always known for their practical fashion choices, Meghan Markle just went for a comfy spring shoe by wearing two stylish versions of the trend in one day.

On Thursday, the Duchess of Sussex was spotted in ballet flats for the first time when she stepped out for lunch in Los Angeles with her wedding dress designer, Clare Waight Keller. During the daytime outing, Meghan styled professional black ballet flats with flowy trousers, a black turtleneck and a brown ankle-length coat. She later proved that ballet flats work just as well for a night out by swapping the neutral shoes for a striking metallic pair, which she wore with dark washed jeans, a gray sweater and an oversized bag as she headed out for dinner in Studio City.

Meghan isn’t the only fan of ballet flats — stars like Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift have previously reached for the practical silhouette. And with warmer temperatures just around the corner, ballet flats offer a polished finish to spring outfits that similarly comfortable shoes like sandals and sneakers can’t always provide.

We’ve rounded up ballerina flats similar to Meghan’s at Amazon, Nordstrom, Gap, and Lulus, with prices starting at just $14.

Ballerina shoes inspired by Meghan Markle

• Afeetsing ballerinas with round toes, HRK 18.99; amazon.com
• Ollio Faux Suede Ballerina, $29.99 (orig. $31.99); amazon.com
• Amazon Essentials Belice Ballet Flat, $14.20-$23.70; amazon.com
• Gap ballet flat, $34 (orig. $49.95); gap.com
• Amazon Essentials Pointed Toe Ballerina, $17.60 (Orig. $23.70); amazon.com
• Lennox Ballet Flat, $23.97 (orig. $59.95); nordstrom.com
• Feversole memory foam ballet flats, HRK 27.99; amazon.com
• Lulus Megana black ballerina shoes with buckle, HRK 25; lulus.com

Katie Holmes, Natalie Portman and other celebrities wear this spring shoe that is as trendy as it is comfortable

Afeetsing ballerinas with round toes

Amazon

Buy on Amazon $19

Take inspiration from the duchess’s dinner outfit by grabbing this pair of metallic ballet flats from Amazon. Available in 17 shades and patterns, including trendy leopard and quilted black, these shoes have the same delicate bow, eye-catching look and rounded toe shape as Meghan’s pair at an affordable price. Plus, customers note that they’re incredibly “comfortable,” with one reviewer writing that they wore them “right out of the box” without any pain.

Ollio Faux Suede Ballet Flats, $30 (Save 6%)

Amazon

Buy on Amazon $32 $30

For those looking for a neutral spring shoe with a flattering silhouette, consider this pair of black ballet flats that look a lot like Meghan’s. The pointed-toe design makes them professional enough for the office yet stylish enough for a night out, and nearly 1,900 Amazon customers have given them a five-star rating for their “trendy” look and “durable” feel. Plus, one reviewer said they wore them through a “10-hour workday” with “no issues.”

“I was looking for shoes that looked professional but were also comfortable because I travel a lot,” wrote another reviewer. “These are perfect! I can fly in [the] airport [and] look professional without hurting my feet. i love [them] and I plan to order it in all colors.”

Amazon Essentials Belice Ballet Flat

Amazon

Buy on Amazon $14

There’s a reason these ballet flats have garnered more than 46,000 perfect ratings on Amazon: They’re “gorgeous” and “perfect for everyday wear,” according to customers, and they start at just $14. What’s more? They’re available in sizes 5 to 15 and come in 22 colors and patterns, including gold and black, so you can choose a pair of ballet flats that channel either — or both — of Meghan’s looks.

“Not only are these some of the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn (no exaggeration), but they’re also so cute and versatile enough to go with everything,” wrote one reviewer. “I no longer have to compromise my stylish clothes for some ugly but wearable shoes.”

Stop suffering the hands (or rather the feet) of uncomfortable footwear trends. Take a page out of Meghan Markle’s style book by shopping our favorite ballet flats below.

Gap Ballerina, $34 (Save 32%)

Gap

Shop at Gap.com $50 $34

Amazon Essentials Ballerina Shoes on Sale, $18 (Save 26%)

Amazon

Buy on Amazon $24 $18

Lennox Ballet Flat, $24 (Save 60%)

Nordstrom

Buy at Nordstrom $60 $24

Feversole memory foam ballet flats

Amazon

Buy on Amazon $28

Lulus Megana black ballet flats with buckle

Lulus

Buy at Lulus $25

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Source: HIS Education