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Ballet flat
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<p>Ballet flats or ballet pumps are a style of <a href="/facts/Shoe/k17g0F5W">shoe</a>. The appearance is inspired by women's <a href="/facts/Ballet_shoe/V9w6r2wB">ballet shoes</a>, with a very thin heel or the appearance of no heel at all. The style sometimes features a ribbon-like binding around the low tops of the slipper and may have a slight gathering at the top-front of the <a href="/facts/Shoe/k17g0F5W">vamp</a> (<a href="/facts/Toe_box/1bgmQlBe">toe box</a>) or a small, decorative string tie. </p><p>Ballet flats are fashionably versatile as they are often worn with both formal and casual attire. </p>