Patchwork Pointed-Toe Ballet Flats

A pointed-toe flat panelled in two finishes — a suede toe cap meeting a smooth patent heel section along a notched V-seam at the side, in tonal colourways like black, taupe and blush. The low-cut vamp and slim silhouette keep the two-tone patchwork looking considered rather than busy, and because every colourway follows the same suede-toe, patent-heel split, the finish combination stays consistent no matter which tone you choose. It's a flat built to sit at the crossover between a dressy pump and an everyday flat, sharp enough for the office but comfortable enough for a full day of wear.

Suede toe panel paired with a smooth patent-finish heel panel, joined at a stitched V-seam. The two materials need different care: brush the suede with a soft suede brush to lift dirt and restore the nap, and wipe the patent panel with a barely damp cloth to keep its shine. Keep both away from heavy rain, which marks suede permanently and can dull patent, and apply a suede protector spray ahead of the first wear if you plan to wear the flats regularly through autumn or winter.

Free UK delivery. Returns accepted within 30 days if unworn and in the original box.

Splitting the upper into two smaller panels of suede and patent, rather than covering the whole shoe in one higher-impact finish, means less of the more resource-intensive patent material is used per pair. The stitched V-seam construction also means the two panels can, in principle, be repaired or replaced individually by a cobbler rather than the whole upper needing to be discarded if one section wears out first.