When I reached my thirties, there were certain swaps I made in my fashion choices. But the biggest change was in what I wore on my feet. Long gone are the days of the super high stiletto heels and the shoes that look great, but hurt like you-know-what. However, what I wasn’t anticipating giving up was my beloved ballet flats. And then Tieks came to my rescue!
Ballet flats have always been a staple in my wardrobe for obvious reasons. They go with everything, elevate any look, and well, are super cute to wear. Yet, despite trying many brands, I’ve had little luck finding a pair that offered the extra cushioning I desired and didn’t leave my feet feeling like they’d been pounding pavement all day with no support…until now.
When I discovered Tieks and their line of luxury leather ballet flats, I had high hopes that I would again be able to sport one of my favorite styles. Their boutiek (pun intended) featured over 65 colors and prints to choose from and believe me when I tell you, I checked out each look, making selecting a color the hardest part of the whole process. But after perusing their website, I could easily see why these reinvented ballet flats that are stylish, comfortable, durable, and foldable are such a fan-favorite.
My Tieks arrived in their signature Tiek Blue box with a pretty floral topper completing the presentation. The attention to detail in the packaging made me feel like I was in for a real treat. I opted for something different from what was already in my shoe closet when it came to color, so I went with the Chestnut Tieks in a stunning rich brown hue. When my Tieks arrived, they were just what I had envisioned. The chestnut brown was the perfect shade for fall and complemented the turquoise non-skid rubber soles nicely.
What impressed me about my Tieks was how comfortable they were. These flats are handcrafted from the finest Italian leather (and fun fact, it takes three days and over 150 steps to make a single pair), and they felt like they were made just for me. I wear a size 6, and they fit true to size. My Tieks instantly molded to my feet with no break in time required and provided that extra support I was looking for. As soon as they arrived, I put them on and headed out the door for a full day of client meetings, and just like that, I was back in flats again!
After a week of almost exclusively wearing my Tieks, I learned that these are more than just your average ballet flats. I paired them with all my favorite looks, ran around in the rain with them, and even folded them up like they were when they arrived at my doorstep and threw them in my bag to change into later. These might be the most versatile pair of shoes I’ve ever owned. The best part is that even after a long day, my millennial feet approved!
Each pair of Tieks comes with a reusable tote bag for easy storage and a compact shoe pouch designed to compress the flats and make traveling with them a breeze. Overall, they have thought of everything to create an aesthetically pleasing and comfortable shoe that will seamlessly integrate into someone’s lifestyle.
While a pair of Tieks are an investment, they are worth every penny, in my opinion, as they are designed to last. Not only will you have them for years to come, but when you purchase a pair, you’re enabling The Gavrieli Foundation to empower women entrepreneurs around the world. To date, they’ve contributed $10,000,000 to over 55,000 women entrepreneurs in more than 70 countries, including the U.S.
If you’re on the hunt for a new pair of ballet flats that can go from desk to dinner and everywhere in between, Tieks has everything from fashionable prints to metallic flats to patents and, of course, your everyday staple looks. They also have vegan styles and kid sizes, too. The most challenging part will be deciding how many pairs of Tieks to purchase!
*Flats c/o Tieks by Gavrieli
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