Target's $30 'Comfortable' Black-and-White Ballet Flats Are So Similar to a Dolce Vita Style Over 4x the Price
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Slingback shoes are such a classic, they’ve never been out of style. But nonetheless, they’re currently having a resurgence in popularity thanks (in part) to Target. They have slingback ballet flats in so many different styles, and many look so high-end that they’re comparable to designer styles. And one of their newer styles looks so similar to a slingback flat by Dolce Vita (that costs over four times more than Target’s pair).
Target’s women’s apparel brand, A New Day, specializes in professional-looking attire and accessories. And their Women's Emerson Slingback Ballet Flats with Memory Foam Insole fits in with that aesthetic perfectly. These slingbacks have a pointed toe with a thin, buckle strap that “slings” around the back of your ankle to secure the shoe. It has a bit of an elevated flat thanks to the .5-inch block heel, and as the shoe’s name suggests, it also has a memory foam insole for comfort.
Women's Emerson Slingback Ballet Flats with Memory Foam Insole - A New Day, $30 at Target
These $30 flats come in three colors (jet black faux leather, white and black) and various sizes. Some sizes are even on clearance for $25.50, online only. While the jet black and white styles are made with one solid color, the “black” color is actually made with a woven black and white raffia design. Target has gone all in on the raffia trend, as well, so it’s only natural that this woven, almost tweed-looking design is made with that plant-based material.
The reviews also show that shoppers are really digging these Emerson slingbacks. One reviewer wrote that the “Black/white is beautiful." And another titled their review: "Fashionable, Modern Take on a Classic Ballet Flat.”
"I purchased these shoes for my office job. I am in love!” they wrote. “These shoes are comfortable, versatile, and extremely flattering. I receive compliments literally every single time I wear them. The slingback is very on-trend, and the pointed toe is leg lengthening as well. They’re the perfect classic ballet flat, just with some awesome updates."
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Narah Flats, $130 at Dolce Vita
As we stated up top, these specific slingback ballet flats look pretty similar to the Narah Flats by Dolce Vita. These go for $130 and feature a wood-grain style heel, which stands out in comparison to Target’s flats. Even though they look taller with thicker heels, they’re actually only a .4-inch heel. But everything else is very similar, from the closed, pointed-toe covered with woven black and white raffia to the thin, buckled strap.
With those similarities and a very big difference in price, Target’s lookalike slingback is a good option. So if you want a solid yet stylish work shoe or just want something nice to throw on, Target’s Emerson Slingback Ballet Flats are the way to go.
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