From Khaite's Leather Ballet Pumps To Zara's Embellished Mules, These Excellent Spring Flats Start From €45

Extra embellishment, molten metallics and new shapes to love: say hello to these new spring flats …

From metallic ballet flats at Mango and all-out embellished point-toes at Zara, there’s something a bit outré about flats right now. Perhaps, the array of chunky, boisterous loafers that have become the norm (and the perfect foil for jeans and a good knit) have encouraged an upping of the game in the flats category. Either way, we’re happy about it. Newcomers to note include a novel flat clog at Massimo Dutti that looks more mid-range than high street, meanwhile if you’re looking to invest, luxury brands like Khaite are going down the diamanté route – best worn with straight-leg jeans in a clean mid-blue wash and a simple white T-shirt. Whichever pair you choose, it’s refreshing to see that flats are just as (or perhaps, even more?) special right now than heels. Scroll for an edit of throw-on-and-go flats that are anything but average …

Main image: Gucci’s Jordaan loafers at Net-a-Porter and leather sling-backs at H&M.