Ballet flats are Gen Z’s ‘it girl’ shoe - Tieks offers 73 foldable styles in high end Italian leather

Tieks' foldable Italian leather ballet shoes have nearly half a million Instagram followers and are replacing heels as the go-to footwear for dinners, concerts and travel as a Gen Z favorite.Photo courtesy of TieksIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.The going-out shoe is no longer a heel. Gen Z’s ballet flat obsession is changing what people wear to dinner, concerts and weekend getaways, and you have to try these high-end takes on the trend.Tieks, charmingly dubbed a footwear “boutiek,” has nearly half a million followers on Instagram, and is offering 73 styles of Italian leather and vegan ballet flats designed for ultimate versatility and portability.The ballet flats are categorized into prints, patents, classics, vegans and sizes for girls, with prices ranging from $185 to $370. Plus, the brand offers free shipping.Classic leather styles like Camel and Olive retail for $220, while more intricate designs such as the Leopard Print are priced at $295. Luxurious snake-print leather designs range from $345 to $365.My favorite style from the bunch is the Drago model ($335) which offers a unique dragon scale design! Tieks ballet shoes in Olive GreenThe Olive Tiek is made from soft Italian leather in a muted, earthy green. It works as a new kind of neutral, anchoring an outfit with understated polish.Buy NowTieks ballet shoes in DragoTieks’ Drago flat takes its cue from Drago, the last dragon of House Gavrieli. It’s made from Italian leather in a deep, raven black and finished with foiled, scale-like detailing that shifts between steel silver and faint glacial blue.Buy NowThe Italian leather shoes from Tieks fold into a compact pouch and conform to your feet over time, making them ideal for light packing and all-day comfort.Photo courtesy of TieksWhy Gen Z is loving Tieks’ ballet shoesThe brand’s signature foldable design allows the shoes to fit into a compact storage pouch. According to the company, supple leather and leather insoles are intended to minimize break-in time and allow the shoes to conform to the wearer’s feet.The foldable design is especially a standout for travelers. One reviewer said these ballet shoes are “super compact, especially when you pack them into their stretchy compressive storage pouch,” making them “perfect if you’re trying to travel light.”Fit is the other draw. A reviewer who owns five pairs said that “the more I wear my Tieks, the more perfectly they fit me and conform to my feet.”Rheumatologist, Dr. April Marquardt, who specializes in joints, muscles, bones, and arthritis shared how she very impressed with her Tieks.“These flats are simple enough for casual wear, but also dressy enough that they can be worn to work,” Marquardt said in a product review on the website.Choose your style Classics$220: Olive, Burgundy, Chestnut, Taupe, Matte Black, Chocolate Brown, California Navy, Camel, Cardinal Red, Cream, Feather Grey, Clover Green, White Lotus, Ballerina Pink, Mustard Yellow, Cobalt Blue, Tangerine, Fuchsia, Cool Grey, Lilac$235: Rouge, Metallic Gold, Metallic Bronze, Metallic Pewter, RoséPatents$235: Obsidian Black, Slate Grey Croc, Sienna Brown Croc, Ruby Red Patent, Sapphire Patent, Emerald Patent, Tiek Blue Patent, Blush Patent, Diamond White Croc, Biscotti Patent, Lemon Patent, Cotton CandyPrints$220: Heritage Plaid, Incognito$235: Camouflage, Mojave$295: Leopard Print$305: Silver Screen, Golden Glitz, Rose Gold Glam$330: Wild Copper, Romantic Blush, Paradise Blue, Nude Lace, Starstruck, Moonstruck, Lovestruck$335: Ember, Drago$340: White Rose$345: Copperhead Snake$365: Mocha Snake, Sand Snake, Azure Snake, Lavender SnakeVegansGirlsOtherMichael Kors Outlet Jet Set Tote comes in darling new shades with whopping $269 savings: ‘Best bag I’ve ever bought’Yeti’s new performance apparel collection takes on North Face, PatagoniaGet Dewalt batteries, charger for more than half off in impressive Walmart power tool dealFootball fans don’t need to spend big for an extra screen, thanks to $138 Roku TV dealRays World Series gear: How to buy shirts, hats, moreAshley Palya is the commerce and shopping writer for cleveland.com. She has a knack for keeping up with trends, and always has her eyes out for unmissable deals/top-rated products to share with readers....