Hailey Bieber has been photographed wearing leggings dozens of times, but I’m not sure she’s ever been photographed wearing them with the shoe trend she just paired them with. She usually wears quite the opposite: chunky trainers. But leaving a pilates class in L.A. over the weekend, Bieber wore her black ankle-length leggings with a flat shoe trend that made her outfit look far prettier than sneakers would have: elastic-strap ballet flats.
I think part of the reason these flats look so right with her leggings is because they’re the closest shoes you’ll find to the actual shoes that are worn in ballet class: leather shoes with elastic straps. Bieber’s The Row flats are undoubtedly the luxury version of those ballet class shoes, which she opted for in black leather to complement the black leather trench coat she also wore.
Whether you’re looking for shoes to wear to and from your own pilates classes or just want to elevate your leggings to wear them as pants, elastic-strap ballet flats would be a great option, as proven by Bieber. Keep scrolling to shop for a pair of your own.
(Image credit: Backgrid)
(Image credit: Backgrid)
On Hailey Bieber: Saint Laurent bag; The Row Leather Ballet Flats (£800)
Shop Hailey Bieber’s Exact Shoes:
The Row
Elastic Ballet Slipper
Minimalists will love these.
The Row
Elastic Ballet Slipper
You’ll reach for this cream shade no matter the season.
Shop More Elastic-Strap Ballet Flats:
Everlane
The Day Mary Jane
This shade is so unique, but no less versatile.
I’ve had my eyes on these for awhile now.
Tory Burch
Runway Ballet Flats
Leopard is as good as any neutral.
Charles & Keith
Satin Square-Toe Mary Jane Ballet Flats
The thicker strap and square toe makes these look way more expensive than they are.
LOEFFLER RANDALL
Leonie Leather Ballet Flats
These almost look like real ballet shoes.
Jeffrey Campbell
Moira Mary Jane Flats
Simple, but so very effective.
New Look
Elasticated Strap Flat Suede Look Shoes
I love the suede finish on these.
This burgundy shade looks so expensive.
LOEFFLER RANDALL
Leonie Grosgrain-Trimmed Raffia Mary Jane Ballet Flats
Perfect for wearing with your maxi dresses once spring comes around.
Charles & Keith
Satin Square-Toe Mary Jane Ballet Flats
A nude pair to go with everything.