Once confined to women&rsquo;s wardrobes, ballerinas are stepping into menswear.

Long linked to classical dance and feminine imagery, ballerinas are quietly staging a menswear takeover. Reimagined in supple leather, velvet, or canvas, these minimalist flats appeal to a generation of men chasing comfort without sacrificing style. Paired with an oversized suit or raw denim, they blur gender lines while restoring a stripped-back, refined silhouette. Far from a passing trend, the men&rsquo;s ballerina is an aesthetic statement that&rsquo;s fluid and deliberate.

High vamp, clean lines, and a nod to androgyny, Repetto puts its house codes into a men&rsquo;s ballerina built for authenticity and ease.
Repetto Lucien Ballet Flats, P33,700, <a href="https://repetto.com/products/ballerines-lucien-blanc-v4105c-050" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Repetto</a>

Repetto

Soft nappa leather meets the split-toe Tabi, a Maison signature since 1989. Avant-garde, subversive, and a permanent fixture in its vocabulary.
Maison Margiela Tabi Babouches, &euro;1,130, <a href="https://www.maisonmargiela.com/en-ph/tabi-babouches-S58WR0033P3753T8013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Maison Margiela</a>

Maison Margiela

Two pieces of leather, one classic shape. Lemaire&rsquo;s pared-back construction makes for flats that are as efficient as they are chic.
Lemaire Flat Piped Slippers, P45,500, <a href="https://www.lemaire.fr/products/flat-piped-slippers-bk999-black-m-23s?country=PH" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lemaire</a>

Lemaire

The Jason upgrades the slipper with plush suede, a closed construction, and sheepskin lining for unmatched comfort.
Church&rsquo;s Jason, $750, <a href="https://www.church-footwear.com/us/en/p/nappa-leather-grecian-slipper/ES0005_9WP_F0AAB_F_000000" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Church&rsquo;s</a>

Church’s

The Coltellaccio pares the ballerina back to its core, with perforated uppers, hand-dyed leather, and a recycled rubber heel.
Mars&egrave;ll Coltellaccio Forata Basalt Ballerina Shoes, $1,095, <a href="https://www.marsell.com/us_en/coltellaccio-forata-mm4745p010454-slip-on" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mars&egrave;ll</a>

Marsèll

Quiet luxury in its purest form&hellip; grained calfskin slip-on with a rounded toe and molded rubber sole.
The Row Hugh Slip On Shoe in Leather, $1,190, <a href="https://www.therow.com/en-ap/products/hugh-slip-on-light-brown-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Row</a>

The Row

An opera pump with satin quilting and a front bow, unchanged in elegance since the 19th century
Morjas The Opera Pump, &euro;320, <a href="https://www.morjas.com/fr/product/the-opera-pump-black-patent/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Morjas</a>

Ballet Flats are Taking a Bow in Menswear

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