Emma Roberts and I Wear This Brand’s Pillowy yet Supportive Flats — and I Even Convinced My Mom to Try Them, Too
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Selena Gomez, Scarlett Johansson, and Katie Holmes have also worn Vivaia shoes
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I’ve thought a lot about ballet flats recently. Specifically, when did I last wear them? And more importantly, why did I stop?
I vividly recall trekking around in an unsupportive pair back in eighth grade, but after that, high school was the time for boat shoes, while college was pretty much dedicated to cushy sneakers and fuzzy slides. But now, more than a decade later, I’ve fallen in love with flats again, and Vivaia is the reason why — and that was before I even spotted Emma Roberts wearing the brand’s shoes.
The American Horror Story actress shared a “postcard from the edge” back in July, wearing a pair of checkered Vivaia flats. While her Aria Walker pair weren’t the same style as my Margot 2.0s, it confirmed to me that they really were as good as I was making them out to be.
Other celebrity fans of the brand include Selena Gomez, who has worn the Yaffa Pointed-Toe Knot Sandals, plus a pair of Vivaia two-tone chunky heels, per the brand. Scarlett Johansson, on the other hand, opted for an open-toe pair of heels at an event in September. Katie Holmes and Alexa Chung have also been seen in Vivaia sneakers and Mary Jane shoes, respectively.
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Shop Vivaia Shoes
Vivaia Margot 2.0 Square-Toe V-Cut Flats in Almond, $97; vivaia.com and amazon.com
Vivaia Aria Walker Lightweight Pointed-Ballet Flats in Checker, $97; vivaia.com
Vivaia Margot 2.0 Square-Toe V-Cut Flats in Checker, $79 (orig. $97); vivaia.com and amazon.com
Vivaia Margot 2.0 Square-Toe V-Cut Flats in Black, $97; vivaia.com and amazon.com
Vivaia Yaffa Pointed-Toe Knot Sandals in Ruby Red, $97; vivaia.com and amazon.com
Vivaia Margot 2.0 Square-Toe V-Cut Flats in Brown-Chain, $97; vivaia.com and amazon.com
Vivaia Margot Square-Toe Mary-Jane in Black, $97; vivaia.com and amazon.com
Vivaia Juliet Square-Toe Block Heel Slide in Black, $97; vivaia.com and amazon.com
Vivaia Julie Pro Round-Toe Chunky Heels in Beige and Black, $139; vivaia.com and amazon.com
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As for my Margot 2.0s, which the brand sent me, I was instantly drawn to the almond color, but they also come in the same checkered pattern as Roberts’ pair. I ordered my usual size, which ended up being too roomy — other shoppers said the same thing — so I went down a half-size. And after that, it was like the perfect Cinderella fit.
Vivaia Margot 2.0 Square-Toe V-Cut Flats
Vivaia
$97
My toes never feel crammed and my feet feel like they’re on their own pillowy-perfect, bouncy trampolines. And no matter how long I wear them, I never have any ankle rubbing or blisters. The slip-ons are also super flexible and supportive, and they feel like the total opposite of the flat-as-pancake pairs I used to wear in middle school.
I’ve worn them a lot and love that I can slip them on quickly when I’m heading out of the house. I recently visited my friend in Miami, and we bopped from brunch to the museum to a high-end mall all in one day. And miraculously, I never once thought about my feet.
For a recent travel day, which involved two flights, a layover, and an entire day of flying, I went with them again and couldn’t have been happier. I didn’t have to waste time unlacing them in the fast-paced security line, and though I usually wear them with bare feet, I still had room for a cozy pair of in-flight socks if I wanted.
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With so much wear, I was beginning to see some major dirt on mine. Luckily, they’re machine-washable, so I took out the inserts, tossed them inside, and put on a cold, delicate cycle. After laying them out in the sun to dry, I couldn’t believe how clean they looked.
Most of the dirt was gone and the color was vibrant and refreshed. If I ran them through the machine one more time, I seriously think they’d look like they came right out of the box.
Vivaia Margot 2.0 Square-Toe V-Cut Flats, $79 (Save 19%)
Vivaia
$97
$79
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After seeing my new kicks, my mom, a heels-only kind of gal, was truly impressed and ended up ordering two pairs of the Yaffa slip-ons, which is the same style Gomez wore. She copied me and got them in almond, along with the mustard yellow color. Like me, she’s also worn hers a handful of times.
From now on, the only question I’ll be thinking about is how will I ever live without my flats? I guess it’s a good thing I don’t have to. Keep scrolling to shop more Vivaia shoes now.
Vivaia Aria Walker Lightweight Pointed-Ballet Flats
Vivaia
$97
Vivaia Margot 2.0 Square-Toe V-Cut Flats
Vivaia
$97
Vivaia Yaffa Pointed-Toe Knot Sandals
Vivaia
$97
Vivaia Margot Square-Toe Mary-Jane
Amazon
$97
Vivaia Juliet Square-Toe Block Heel Slide
Vivaia
$97
Vivaia Julie Pro Round-Toe Chunky Heels
Vivaia
$139
Alyssa Grabinski is a celebrity commerce writer for PEOPLE.com who occasionally receives products to review and writes about her personal favorites.
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