The Adorable and Comfortable Shoe Trend That Will Make You Abandon Heels by 2025

When you get worn out with painful heels, stylish flats are the answer to your woes. But why pick almond-toes over other favorites? Well, round-toe flats can be charmingly twee with certain outfits, if you don’t mind a 2010s throwback, and pointy flats can be a bold style statement for fashionistas making a power play (though, depending on the shoe, they may pinch almost as much as heels). However, almond-toe flats win hands-down for fashion-forward versatility. For one thing, the shape of almond-toe styles feels a lot fresher than the flats of seasons past. Their gently tapered design also presents a happy medium between other flats with chic, elongating lines that still give your toesies plenty of breathing room. Sweet and sleek is the name of the game for shoes this year — just look at the booming hybrid sneakerina (aka the hybrid shoe trend we’re seeing everywhere in 2025).

However, one of the best qualities of an almond-toe flat is its versatility. Unlike round- and pointed-toe flats, which have more pigeon-holed style vibes, almond-toes can be worn with various aesthetics — sweet or sharp, cute or couture. This also makes it easy to style your ballet flats with casual outfits or more formal ensembles. Mix and match them with your whole wardrobe, from that office-appropriate pencil skirt to your slouchiest pair of wide-leg jeans.

And, of course, there are almond-toe styles available for various preferences. Try a strappy pair for a breezy twist on Mary Janes — for example, the Riekhany’s Woven Almond-Toe Ballet Flats have a high rating and come in many colors. Or, keep things streamlined with a pair of sleek almond-toe flats, like the Vivienne Slip-On Ballet Flats from Naturalizer, which is available in hues from classic black leather to a violet suede finish. Now, for more inspo, check out the shoe trends everyone will be trying in 2025.