The It Designer Flats Cool Girls Are Wearing This Spring

Getting dressed in the spring can feel like a complicated puzzle. The unpredictable weather confuses even the most experienced dressers. They think to themselves: Should I grab a trench coat, opt for a light sweater, or risk just a simple T-shirt? The one element of a spring outfit that remains simple and consistent, though, is footwear. No matter the trend cycle or the temperature, ballet flats are always the elegant, chic default, proving their staying power season after season. However, this year, one specific style is taking the lead as the It flats: The Row’s Square Leather Ballet Flats.

These new shoes from The Row epitomize easy sophistication. True to the brand’s DNA, what elevates them beyond a basic staple and makes them highly sought-after are the subtle yet intentional details—the soft square toe, luxurious leather, low-profile sole, logoless design, and the fact that they have Kendall Jenner’s seal of approval.

This week, Jenner was seen in L.A. wearing the flats with a cinch-waist The Row jacket. She then grounded the look with vintage Levi’s jeans, adding a casual and relaxed element. For accessories, she opted for Chanel’s Maxi Flap Bag from Matthieu Blazy’s first collection for the house, along with oval sunglasses.

Kendall jenner wears a navy jacket, burgundy bag, levi's jeans, and the row flats.

On Kendall Jenner: Chanel Maxi Flap Bag ($9300); The Row Square Leather Ballet Flats ($890), Tanera Jacket ($4200)

For those who follow Jenner’s street style, you’re likely aware that Jenner is a ballet flats-lover—specifically, coveting styles from The Row. Remember the Stella Flats she couldn’t get enough of? Your answer is probably yes, since it wasn’t too long ago that she wore them. But it seems like she’s switching to the brand’s square-toe design—and it makes sense. This style is more of a ballet flat than a slipper, meaning it features less leather on the top of the foot, allowing the skin to breathe, which is ideal for warmer weather.

That said, if you want to get in early on one of the season’s must-have shoes, keep scrolling to shop The Row’s Square Leather Ballet Flats and the pieces to re-create Jenner’s look in full.