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    I’m Swapping My Heels for These Elegant (And Comfortable) Flats

    17 options that deserve a place in your closet.

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    By Brooke Knappenberger
    Published 28 March 2025 In Buying Guides

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    I, like most fashion girls, really love my shoes. Take a peek inside my too-small closet, and you'll see it's jam-packed with too many boots, sneakers, heels, and flats. As we head into spring 2025, it's the latter style I find myself reaching for the most. Boots had their heyday in the fall, and there's a time and a place for trendy sneakers and heels, but I rely on chic ballet flats, loafers, and sandals. So, I'm looking for a few fresh pairs on sale.

    As a shopping editor, I also believe you can always find what you're looking for at a discount—you only need to know where to look. Thankfully, I do. Plenty of my favorite retailers are throwing sneaky sales right now. I scoped them out and found tons of trendy flat shoes for spring. From Katie Holmes-approved slingback flats to chunky summer sandals, I found a comfortable shoe style to fit everyone's tastes.

    Keep scrolling for a complete lowdown on all of the on-sale options I have my eye on. You'll find pairs from editor-loved brands like Birkenstock, Loeffler Randall, Schutz, Stuart Weitzman, and more, all for under $200.

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    LOEFFLER RANDALL, Landon Mesh Ballet Flats (Were $295)

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