The Pointed Toe Flats Worth Your Money

The thing an excellent pointed toe flat does that ballet pumps and round toes can’t is lengthen the line of your leg like a heel would but without having to negotiate pavements, staircases or endless days on your feet. The point has structural work to do here, not just finishing. Look first for that; a toe that tapers with purpose rather than one that’s just been made narrower at the last minute of production and looks pinched rather than sharp.

Construction is where they mostly fall apart. Claggy ones crease right across the vamp after a week because the upper hasn’t been allowed enough material to flex with the foot, so instead the leather or coated cotton buckles. You know the ones worth spending money on because they’re cut with a slightly higher vamp and have a proper heel counter so the shoe actually stays shaped on your foot instead of collapsing to one side by lunchtime.

Leather or leather lined interiors are worth paying for too, even if it means shaving savings elsewhere because a synthetic lining in a shoe with no strap and no ankle support will just slide. A sliding flat is a flat you give up on wearing by October.

Wearing them is much less stressful than all of the above makes it sound. Stylistically they’re at their best when you can see the point, so a hem that lets the shoe speak for itself; cropped trousers, a mid skirt or even a turned up jean works harder for pointed toes than a silhouette that hugs the floor.

Together with tucked trousers they’re creating a shoe with the weight of a heel in an outfit’s styling hierarchy. That’s precisely the aha moment to hang onto for offices and daytime meetings where a stiletto is overkill. Under a dress they stop things tipping too far into sweet territory, especially if the dress is florals or has a fuller skirt.

There’s lots of occasions where that combination of being able to move properly and still feeling considered comes into play; travel, gallery openings, long lunches that inevitably turn into evenings and work socials where you find yourself standing more than sitting. They’re not suitable for days that need real weather protection though, so treat suede and satin varieties as better for good weather and have something much more hard wearing for autumn and winter when the pavement is really your enemy.

Top Picks

POINTED TOE FLATSHIEKHWomen Julique-1 Pointed Toe Flat Black Casual 5.5 Black

$33.30 $9.99 SHIEKH

POINTED TOE FLATSAM EDELMANDeena Pointed Toe Ballet Flat Gold Woven Leather

$150.00 SAM EDELMAN

POINTED TOE FLATFAMOUS FOOTWEARJournee Women's Daphnne Pointed Toe Flat Shoes (Oxblood) - Size 6.5

$85.99 FAMOUS FOOTWEAR

CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITEDWomen's Wedding Shoes Floral Lace Pointed Toe Flat Bridal Shoes,H24 $69.99 CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITED

FRANCO SARTOFranco Sarto Franco Odilia Mary Jane Flat Shoes (Soft Blush Pink Leather) 7.0 M Pointed Toe $130.00 FRANCO SARTO

THREADED PEARGold Clip Toe Pointed Toe Strappy Flat Slippers $35.99 THREADED PEAR

CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITEDNew Women's Shoes Pointed Toe Stiletto High Heels Beaded Flower Wedding Shoes - flat / 37 / White $89.99 CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITED

CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITEDWhite Women's Wedding Shoes Floral Lace Pointed Toe Flat Bridal Shoes,H22 $59.99 CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITED

CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITEDWomen's Wedding Shoes Shiny Bow Colorful Pointed Toe Flat Bridal Shoes,H21 $89.99 CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITED

THE LUXURY CLOSETMalone Souliers Beige/Cream Mesh and Leather Maureen Pointed Toe Flat Mules $226.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET

CIRCUS NYRivers Studded Pointed Toe Flat $35.00 CIRCUS NY

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RAMY BROOKEreka Pointed Toe Flat in Champagne $295.00 RAMY BROOK

SAM EDELMANDeena Pointed Toe Ballet Flat Gold Woven Leather $150.00 SAM EDELMAN

W CONCEPT (US)Leopard Print Pointed Toe Leather Flat Shoes (kw2739) $294.00 W CONCEPT (US)

THE LUXURY CLOSETNicholas Kirkwood Beige Leather Beya Pointed Toe Flat Mules $163.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET

FRANCO SARTOFranco Sarto Franco Odilia Mary Jane Flat Shoes (Cognac Leather) 9.5 M Pointed Toe $130.00 FRANCO SARTO

W CONCEPT (US)Leather Pointed Square Toe Flat Shoes $250.00 W CONCEPT (US)

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W CONCEPT (US)Silver Buckle Pointed-Toe Flat (3 colors) $273.00 W CONCEPT (US)

FRANCO SARTOFranco Sarto Franco Odilia Mary Jane Flat Shoes (Black Leather) 9.5 M Pointed Toe $130.00 FRANCO SARTO

FAMOUS FOOTWEARJournee Women's Daphnne Pointed Toe Flat Shoes (Oxblood) - Size 6.5 $85.99 FAMOUS FOOTWEAR

W CONCEPT (US)Iris Pointed Toe Flat Shoes_Brown $313.00 W CONCEPT (US)

SAM EDELMANDeena Pointed Toe Ballet Flat Cafe Noir Woven Leather $150.00 SAM EDELMAN

W CONCEPT (US)Pointed Toe Hidden Elastic Stiletto Flat [Black, Burgundy] $121.00 W CONCEPT (US)

W CONCEPT (US)Iris Pointed Toe Flat Shoes_Black $313.00 W CONCEPT (US)

W CONCEPT (US)Semi-Pointed Toe Mary Jane Vegan Leather Flat [Black, Ivory, Silver] $118.00 W CONCEPT (US)

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SHIEKHWomen Julique-1 Pointed Toe Flat Black Casual 5.5 Black$33.30 $9.99 SHIEKH

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SHIEKHWomen Julique-1 Pointed Toe Flat Nude Casual 9 Nude$33.31 $14.99 SHIEKH

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LANE BRYANTDream Cloud Pointed Toe Knit Ballet Flat$59.94 $29.97 LANE BRYANT

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FAMOUS FOOTWEARJournee Women's Mikki Pointed Toe Flat Shoes (Green Synthetic) - Size 6.5$75.35 $51.99 FAMOUS FOOTWEAR

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FAMOUS FOOTWEARJournee Women's Ophelia Medium/Wide Pointed Toe Flat Shoes (Champagne) - Size 10.0$85.70 $59.99 FAMOUS FOOTWEAR

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NATURALIZERNaturalizer Becca Flat Shoes, English Tea Brown Leather, 9.5M Easy Slip-On, Pointed Toe, Block Heels$144.42 $64.99 NATURALIZER

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FAMOUS FOOTWEARJournee Women's Carmin Pointed Toe Flat Shoes (Black) - Size 10.0 W$85.51 $64.99 FAMOUS FOOTWEAR

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FAMOUS FOOTWEARJournee Women's Carmin Pointed Toe Flat Shoes (Navy) - Size 10.0$85.51 $64.99 FAMOUS FOOTWEAR

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FAMOUS FOOTWEARJournee Women's Martine Supernatural Shades Pointed Toe Flat Shoes (Hot Pink Mesh) - Size 10.0$92.84 $64.99 FAMOUS FOOTWEAR

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FAMOUS FOOTWEARJournee Women's Martine Supernatural Shades Pointed Toe Flat Shoes (Sky Blue Lace) - Size 11.0$92.84 $64.99 FAMOUS FOOTWEAR

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FRANCO SARTOSarto By Franco Sarto Sarto Flexa Dovie Ballet Flat Shoes (Soft Blush Pink Leather) 9.0 M Pointed Toe$120.66 $69.98 FRANCO SARTO

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FRANCO SARTOSarto By Franco Sarto Sarto Flexa Dovie Ballet Flat Shoes (Fuchsia Suede) 9.0 M Pointed Toe$120.66 $69.98 FRANCO SARTO

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FRANCO SARTOSarto By Franco Sarto Sarto Flexa Dovie Ballet Flat Shoes (Aquamarine Suede) 9.5 M Pointed Toe$120.66 $69.98 FRANCO SARTO

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FRANCO SARTOSarto By Franco Sarto Sarto Flexa Winley Ballet Flat Shoes (Natural Beige Linen) 11.0 M Pointed Toe$129.28 $74.98 FRANCO SARTO

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FRANCO SARTOSarto By Franco Sarto Sarto Flexa Winley Ballet Flat Shoes (Buffalo Sequin) 5.0 M Pointed Toe$129.28 $74.98 FRANCO SARTO

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SAM EDELMANEsmira Pointed Toe Ballet Flat Dusty Yellow Suede$139.99 $97.99 SAM EDELMAN

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SAM EDELMANEsmira Pointed Toe Ballet Flat Black Faux Leather$139.99 $97.99 SAM EDELMAN

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SAM EDELMANEsmira Pointed Toe Ballet Flat Cyprus Tan Suede$139.99 $97.99 SAM EDELMAN

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FAMOUS FOOTWEARNaturalizer Women's Banks Pointed Toe Flat Shoes (Brown Leopard Print Mesh) - Size 10.0$140.83 $99.99 FAMOUS FOOTWEAR

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NATURALIZERNaturalizer Banks Pointed Toe Flat Shoes, Dark Gold Leather, 8.0M Toe, Block Heels, Slingback Strap$139.52 $119.99 NATURALIZER

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NATURALIZERNaturalizer Banks Pointed Toe Flat Shoes, Crème Brulee Leather, 9.0WW Toe, Block Heels, Slingback Strap$139.52 $119.99 NATURALIZER

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NATURALIZERNaturalizer Banks Pointed Toe Flat Shoes, Silver Leather, 9.5M Toe, Block Heels, Slingback Strap$139.52 $119.99 NATURALIZER

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NATURALIZERNaturalizer Banks Pointed Toe Flat Shoes, Brown Leopard Print Mesh Leather, 9.5W Toe, Block Heels, Slingback Strap$139.52 $119.99 NATURALIZER

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NATURALIZERNaturalizer Banks Pointed Toe Flat Shoes, Maserati Red Suede Leather, 9.0 N Toe, Block Heels, Slingback Strap$139.52 $119.99 NATURALIZER

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NATURALIZERNaturalizer Banks Pointed Toe Flat Shoes, Leopard Print Faux Leather, 7.5W Toe, Block Heels, Slingback Strap$139.52 $119.99 NATURALIZER

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NATURALIZERNaturalizer Banks Pointed Toe Flat Shoes, Black Leather, 5.0M Toe, Block Heels, Slingback Strap$139.52 $119.99 NATURALIZER

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