What is the best material for ballet flats in summer?

With the arrival of summer, our wardrobe changes. Fabrics become lighter, colors brighten, and even the choice of shoes plays an important role in facing warmer days comfortably.

But which material should you choose for a summer ballet flat?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer. It depends on your style, the occasion, and how you experience the season. For this reason, the Spelta Milano collection offers different materials, each with its own personality, but all united by the same artisan craftsmanship and the care that has always distinguished our work.

Let's discover together the characteristics of the materials featured this summer.

🪡 Nappa leather: softness that never goes out of style

Nappa leather is one of Spelta Milano's iconic materials.

Soft, flexible, and pleasant to the touch, it naturally molds to the foot and provides a comfortable fit even after many hours. It is a versatile choice, perfect for a day in the city as well as for a vacation.

Among the most popular models made with this leather are Nicole, Olga, and Imma, available in numerous color variations.

✨ Satin: light and sophistication

Among the protagonists of spring-summer is undoubtedly satin.

Its surface catches the light, enhancing every shade and giving the ballet flat a delicate elegance. Colors like mustard, ivory, straw yellow, lime, and the new leopard print find their maximum expression in satin.

It is the ideal material for those who want a ballet flat that can accompany them throughout the summer day and then effortlessly transform into the perfect choice for an outdoor dinner or a special occasion.

🧵 Crochet: the symbol of summer

If there's one material that immediately brings to mind the warm season, it's crochet.

Its interwoven knit texture provides lightness and freshness, making the ballet flat comfortable to wear even on the hottest days.

Olga in crochet, available in ivory, black, leather brown, blue, and orange, is among the most beloved models of the summer. It pairs naturally with linen dresses, cotton suits, or simple jeans, for both a stroll along the promenade and a day in the city.

For those who want an even more personalized solution, other Spelta models can also be made in this material upon request.

🌿 Mesh: contemporary lightness

Mesh ballet flats represent the most contemporary soul of the collection.

The transparency of the thin knit, the textures, and the interplay of weaves visually lighten the shoe, giving it a fresh and original yet elegant character.

They are perfect for those who love an essential yet sophisticated style and want to add a distinctive detail even to the simplest outfits.

👗 How to choose the right material

Each material interprets summer in a different way.

• Nappa leather, for those seeking softness and versatility from morning to night.
• Satin, for those who love luminous details and elegance.
• Crochet, ideal for those who want a fresh and light ballet flat.
• Mesh, perfect for those who prefer a contemporary and original look.

Rather than asking which material is best, it's worth asking which one best tells your story and naturally suits your summer occasions.

🪡 The quality remains the same

Whatever the material chosen, one element remains constant: quality.

Every pair of Spelta Milano ballet flats is handcrafted in our workshop near Milan using the traditional stitch-and-return technique, a process that makes the shoe soft, flexible, and comfortable to wear over time.

Colors, textures, and materials change, but the philosophy guiding each of our creations remains unchanged.

🛍️ Discover the Spelta Milano summer collection

From the softness of nappa leather to the luminosity of satin, from the freshness of crochet to the lightness of mesh and knit, each material tells a different way of experiencing summer.

👉 Explore the Spelta Milano collection and find the perfect handcrafted ballerina to accompany you throughout the season.

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