Sorry, Classic Ballet Flats—This Is the Sleek Flat Trend Fashion People Are Wearing on Repeat
There is one sleek shoe trend that I have spotted popping up more and more for 2026 among style influencers, celebrities, and retailers: V-cut flats. These flats are not only comfortable but incredibly chic all at once, plus they guarantee a rich-looking outfit. Needless to say, this trending shoe style is a win on multiple fronts. With that in mind, I curated a list of the best V-cut flats of the moment from stores like Nordstrom, Zara, Shopbop, Net-a-Porter, and more.
Ahead, you will find a selection of standout V-cut flats at a variety of price points in colors ranging from black to brown in both leather and suede. I also included four stellar outfit ideas to show you how to wear your favorite pair. Keep scrolling to shop 21 V-cut flats that will make a tremendous impact on your wardrobe this season and beyond.
How to Wear V-Cut Flats
Outfit #1
LIONESS X Revolve
Penny Trench Coat
Into this gray trench coat.
A basic worth stocking up on.
Donna Karan New York
Pintuck High Waist Cotton Wide Leg Pants
These pants can be worn year-round.
Arezzo
Daphne Ballet Flat
Arezzo has a great selection of shoes.
Outfit #2
This Lioness coat is an editor favorite.
Reformation
Oversize Cashmere and Wool Sweater
Major love for this cozy sweater.
Madewell
Metal Keeper Genuine Calf Hair Belt
A standout belt adds a cool touch.
Madewell
The Longline Straight Jeans
Nothing like classic jeans.
Manu Atelier
Le Cambon 35 Deep Brown Suede
I will always have a soft spot for leopard-print shoes.
Outfit #3
ZARA
Oversized Double Breasted Blazer
The structured shoulders caught my eye.
LOEWE
Puzzle Edge Small Textured-Leather Shoulder Bag
A decade later and I still love this bag.
Madewell
The Jules Slim-Straight Jean
If a slimmer denim cut is your preference.
Madewell
Sage Ballet Flats
Even Madewell is in on the trend.
Outfit #4
SNDYS
Sutton Faux Suede Trench Coat
A luxe-looking coat for under $200.
There's something about gray sweaters.
Madewell
The Date Night Shoulder Bag
Madewell
The Darted Barrel-Leg Jean
Undoubtedly cool black jeans.
Old Navy
V-Cut Ballet Flats
These are on major sale right now.
Shop More V-Cut Flats
Old Navy
V-Cut Ballet Flats
Sezane
Bertille Ballerinas
ZARA
Leather Ballet Flats With Appliqué
Jeffrey Campbell
Hinted Pointed Toe Flat
Call It Spring By Aldo
Eleynora Ballet Flat
LE MONDE BERYL
Luna Crinkled-Leather Ballet Flats
Old Navy
V-Cut Ballet Flats
Jeffrey Campbell
Fathom Sequin Square Toe Flat
Call It Spring By Aldo
Eleynora Ballet Flat
LE MONDE BERYL
Luna Suede Ballet Flats
ZARA
Leather Ballet Flats With Appliqué
Jeffrey Campbell
Fathom Flat
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