The ballet flat landscape is a vast one. Iterations that fall into the latter category are best described as “glove” ballet pumps: they’re generally thinner than a standard ballet flat, they’re cut slightly higher and the sole is typically thin. Kendall Jenner wearing pumps from Phoebe Philo. Andrea Cremascoli/Getty ImagesRead more: The Key Autumn/Winter 2026 Trends To Know NowGlove ballet flats have a more elegant profile than traditional versions, serving as an antithesis to chunky “sneakerinas”. The slenderness of the leather was palpable even from the front-row, and they moved with models’ feet almost intuitively.