Flat Out Fabulous

15 of the most fashionable, affordable and comfortable shoes of the season.

By Jennifer Laing

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Two for One

These two-toned slip-ons deliver twice the style of regular shoes.

Seychelles Out Of Office, $90; Piperlime.com

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Strap Happy

An edgy flat strapped sandal with a convenient back zip for easy entry.

Nine West Abbe, $79; Ninewest.com

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Give Me Liberty!

Thanks to the vintage-inspired floral (from London's famed Liberty Art Fabric), these cushioned, rubber soled shoes are as comfy as they are chic.

J. Crew Lulu Ballet Flats in Liberty Floral, $128; Jcrew.com

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Gone Sailing

A throwback to the 80s, these broken-in boat shoes will have you yearning for the days when terms like, “awesome” and “rad” really meant something.

Madewell The Bed Stü Aunt Bettie Boat Shoe, $70; Madewell.com

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Modern Art

The combination of op art print, leather trim and jute outsole make this signature espadrille a stylish pick.

Coach Dorris Flat, $118; Nordstrom.com

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Weather or Not

This cap-toe ballet flats in rain-resistant rubber is smart enough to wear in both bad and good weather.

Hunter Turks Rain Ballet Flats, $95; Bloomingdales.com

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Sublimely Strappy

Sculpted rubber make these desireable designer offerings much more accessible.

Gucci Marola Jelly Flats, $150; Saks.com

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Perfectly Pretty

An elegant latte color and delicate floral accent lend these slip-ons a feminine allure.

Simply Vera Vera Wang Chronos Ballet Flats, $60; Kohls.com

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Designer Bargain

Fresh and fun with a lightly padded insole for comfort and a signature lug outsole for a modern look.

Isabel Toledo for Payless Boardwalk Ballerina Flat, $40; Payless.com

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Lots of Luxe

Posh accents make this jelly slipper unexpectedly stylish.

Ivanka Trump Scapoli Flats, $80; Macys.com

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Stripe Right

This bohemian striped canvas—with bold log embroidery in the toe—is sure to become your weekend go-to shoe.

Tory Burch Striped Espadrille, $95; Neimanmarcus.com

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Marvelous Moccs

A supple, super-comfortable slip-on in this season’s must-have moccasin style.

Aldo Nuckoles, $60; Aldoshoes.com

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Simple, classic, perfect. A must-have for any wardrobe.

Slip On By Kenneth Cole Reaction, $79; Kennethcole.com

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Animal Appeal

Not only are these animal print flats comfortable, they fold in half and stow inside their own drawstring bag for extra easy toting.

GAP Animal Print City Flats, $50; Gap.com

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Orange Aid

Orange suede sets these super-soft skimmers apart.

Anthropologie Make Fast Flats, $108; anthropologie.com

Get ready for spring with this spring's light and airy trend—perforations!

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First Published March 28, 2011

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The flats are so stylish and

Kris Sandhu05.03.2011

The flats are so stylish and creative, they are must be very comfortable when we wear them, I can feel that now when I see the pics of the flats. I am a fashionable lady actually, I like all kinds of stylish and creative collections, I like shopping online to look for some special and stylish items. The brand I like most is Tom Ford, I especially like the Tom Ford sunglasses, I purchased some pairs on http://www.tomfordsunglassess.com before, very cool and stylish, also very protective in the hot summer.