Fashion People Love This Controversial Summer Shoe Trend—30 Chic Finds I’m Eyeing for Myself
Pictured: Alaïa Patent Leather-Trimmed Mesh Ballet Flats ($890)
I’ll admit it. When I first saw the mesh-shoe trend, I wasn’t that into it. I thought, “Oh, this will be over in two seconds.” I’m not afraid to say I was wrong. The mesh-shoe trend has taken off for 2024, and everyone from your favorite celebrities to the fashion set can’t get enough of them. Luxury brands like The Row and Alaïa can barely keep their takes on the trend in stock, and our favorite affordable brands like Dolce Vita and Sam Edelman have taken their stab at it as well. After getting my hands on a pair myself, I was hooked. I started keeping my eye out for great mesh flats and have found so many chic options I couldn’t keep them to myself.
Keep scrolling to take a look at the 30 chic mesh ballet flats I’m obsessed with at the moment.
MANGO
Mesh Ballerinas With Buckle Strap
Mango’s take on the trend.
I could see myself wearing these with a little sundress.
MAGDA BUTRYM
Leather-Trimmed Embroidered Mesh Ballet Flats
These look way more expensive than they are.
CHRISTOPHER ESBER
Minette Crystal-Embellished Mesh Ballet Flats
These are perfect for summer.
Vince
Leah Mesh Square-Toe Ballerina Flats
Zara
Tied Mesh Ballet Flats
If you’re a fan of the balletcore trend, then these are for you.
LOEFFLER RANDALL
Landon Mesh Ballet Flats
LOEFFLER RANDALL
Leonie Crystal-Embellished Mesh Ballet Flats
A little sparkle never hurt.
Le Monde Beryl
Mesh Mary Jane Ballerina Flats
Mesh flats meet Mary Janes.
Dolce Vita
Cadel Mary Jane Flat
I have these, and I love them.
ALAïA
Beaded Net Mary Jane Ballerina Flats
Alaïa’s newest beaded take on its popular mesh flats.
The ultimate summer ballet flats.
Stuart Weitzman
Arabella Mesh Mary Jane Ballerina Flats
These feel so elevated to me.
Stuart Weitzman
Emilia Crystal Mesh Ballerina Flats
Black Suede Studio
Mika Flats
I’m a huge fan of Black Suede Studio. I love its take on the mesh flats.
J.Crew
Quinn Embellished Removable Ankle-Strap Ballet Flats in Mesh
Proenza Schouler
Glove Nylon Mesh Ballerina Flats
The cool-girl mesh ballet flats.
Jimmy Choo
Elisa Mesh Flat
The pearl detail is just too good.
Loeffler Randall
Landon Soft Ballet Flat
I’m obsessed with this pretty pink.
Chinese Laundry
Aurelle Ballet Flat
3.1 Phillip Lim
Id Mesh Mary Jane Flats
Sam Edelman
Miranda Mary Jane Flat
These come in three other colors.
Reformation
Exclusive Bethany Mesh Ballet Flats
Ref’s Bethany Mesh Flats come in so many colors.
Coconuts by Matisse
Nolita Mary Jane Flat
I can’t believe these are under $60.
Chloé
Marcie Ballet Flat
J.Crew
Quinn Mary Jane Ballet Flats in Mesh
It’s the bow detail for me.
Rag & Bone
Spire Mesh Mary Jane
These are also available in white, and I’d love both.
MANGO
Ballerinas With Mesh Bracelet
It’s the ankle strap for me.
