Lucky Brand Women’s Emmie Ballet Flat
$35.60
Last updated on May 28, 2025 12:35 am Details
- Classic ballet flat with stretch top line and memory foam insole and heel: 0.31 inches
- Lightly padded foot bed
- Flexible TPR outsole; Heel: 0.31 inches
- Rubber Sole
LiWi –
Disappointed due to order size 5 but coming from America they have sent me 4and a half pinch a little at toes
Dobee –
I bought a brown pair of these on sale somewhere and LOVED them. So much that when I found them in black I had to get them. They didn’t need to be “broken in”. I wore them all day from the beginning. You don’t sacrifice style for functionality bc these are supper cute!
Pamela Hamilton –
I like the color, style and fit.
Wendy Holifield –
I’ve been putting off writing this review because I feel ambivalent about these shoes. I have two pairs of Lucky Brand Emmie ballet flats in size 6.5W, the black and the nude. Let me start with the good points of these shoes – the leather is really soft, and they have very nice, basic, uncomplicated styling, which I like. The nude were good for the summer, although they were a little darker in person than I expected. The insole has some padding, and I did not find them to be hot or sweat-inducing. I wore them barefoot or with liners in the summer – though the liners tended to show – and wear them with trouser socks or tights now. They fit fine either way. They are very light, so carrying them to change into during snow boot weather will be easy. I’ve worn the nude ones occasionally, and the black ones several times a week since July and the soles and heels seem to be wearing well. The soles are not slippery. I used waterproofing spray and they will tolerate light rain, though I probably would not wear them in a downpour.
I had a hard time deciding what size to get. My regular size for dress shoes is 6.5M, 7 for athletic shoes and boots, and my foot is wider in the front with a narrow heel. I thought I might need the extra width in the front, so I went with 6.5W. The length is snug (i.e. without extra length, like you would wear an actual ballet shoe) but OK – I think the 7 would have been too long. I also think the M would have been too narrow in the front. However, there is a lot of extra leather around the heel. Because of the elasticized topline, the heel does not slide around or cause blisters, which often happens when I wear flats, it just doesn’t look great. [Note that since writing this review, I had occasion to try on the 7M in a store, and it was too long and a bit narrow in the front, though the heel fit better. Because of the elasticized topline, the 7M actually turned up a bit in the front where there was extra room, whereas my shoes in the 6.5W do not. I believe that especially for this shoe, where the leather is soft and will stretch and the elastic will hold the shoe to your foot, a snugger fit, with less than the usual thumb’s width gap in the front, is better.]
The other issue is comfort. If you are the kind of person who can wear ballet flats comfortably, I expect you will find these very comfortable. Although they do not have any kind of arch support, the padding in the insole makes them better than many other ballet flats. However, I am not that kind of person. I have lowish arches and a tendency to plantar fasciitis and thus to heel pain. I knew I was asking for trouble with ballet flats, but I really like their versatility, so I started out prepared to make whatever adjustments were necessary. Initially, I wore them with the little silicone arch supports they make for flats, which I had from my last (even less comfortable) pair of flats, but I would have heel pain. I tried them with the silicone gel inserts they make for flats, and the heel pain was better, but I had arch pain. So I tried putting the arch supports on top of the inserts, and that’s not bad – the extra width accommodates the combination, and while they make my feet look wider, I can now wear them all day, including light to moderate walking, without pain. Because I needed a solution right away, I went with drug-store available options, but there are probably better accessories out there, albeit for more money. I got these shoes for quite a good price, so I did not mind the additional cost of the inserts, but I’m not sure I would have wanted to pay for the shoes and better inserts, or for the shoes at full price, knowing I would need to pay for inserts also.
In summary, these are nice looking and nicely made ballet flats. I did not size up in length, as many recommend, but you may want to if you want a roomier shoe and are not comfortable with a snug fit. You may want to get the wider width if your foot is wider in the front, but be aware that the heel is also wider. This is a typical ballet flat, which is not a terribly supportive shoe. If you have problem feet, these will not be comfortable for you without some kind of insert, but may be wearable with inserts. I can’t say that I love the way the way these shoes feel or look on my feet (although I really wanted to), but I do wear them regularly and they do the job. If someone invents ballet flats that have great arch support and cushioning, simple lines, are made with real leather, don’t cause blisters, and don’t cost a fortune, I will buy them. Until then, my Lucky Brand Emmies will do.
Teach and Learn Together –
I was in need of a brown colored flat and this is a perfect color. The inner sole is so soft and comfortable and these are real leather folks! I know this is important when finding a shoe and ordering ‘leather’ and getting a ‘pleather’ type product. The reviews are correct in that they run a tad small. Since they are leather, i’m hoping they stretch over time as i’ve had leather shoes and they do stretch and then they are too big, however if these stretch, they will be perfect. Also they are form fitting meaning that they have a little bit of elastic all around and it hugs your foot which i like. I’m still happy with my purchase though and I am planning to buy a pair in black but a size 11 instead of 10.
Sarah MacIsaac –
La calidad del producto me encantó, pero me enviaron un número más chico del que pedí.
Fue una lástima porque era el zapato que buscaba y necesitaba.
Lo utilice como regalo.
Patricia Dawson –
Ich liebe diese Ballerina! Weich, bequem und passt
Dawn N –
I bought two pair of these: a white pair and a black pair. The white were a little tighter than the black. I noticed that some people sized up – but that has never worked for me. Instead, I wore the white ones for a little while and they stretched out. Now they fit like a glove. These aren’t very supportive so I’m not sure I’ll wear them if I plan on doing a lot of walking without a break. But I’ll definitely wear them out on the weekend or just to do daily errands. They’ll look great with dresses and leggings.
MJ –
The shoes were comfortable out of the box, and the materials *seemed* durable. However, after wearing for one 8-hour day and two hours the following day, the lining of the shoe is peeling quite badly. I am not hard on shoes, and I typically wear my shoes for several years before replacing. I have purchased Lucky brand shoes in the past, and they have held up. At the rate the lining is peeling, however, these shoes will not last. If I had not thrown away all the packing materials, I would try to return these. I am VERY disappointed, and I will think twice before purchasing Lucky brand shoes again. If others have experienced similar issues with the lining, then these flats are simply not worth the price point.
Beatriz –
Alles gut.. Verarbeitung, Farbe, Material, allerdings umschließt es nicht genug des Fußes an den Seiten
Nanciejeanne –
These shoes are great for everyday use, they are unbelievably comfortable and nice looking for casual or fancy occasions! And they’re 100% leather!!! 🤗
Get these if you need a comfortable and reliable leather flat!
Pamela Hamilton –
I don’t like to size up or down in shoes too often. If they don’t fit, they don’t fit a d I just look for anotherbbrand or style. It just seems that when I change sizes for length, other parts of the shoe are wrong then for me (like the width or vamp or something.) But I was really in need of a pair of ballet flats in leather. These are surprisingly hard to find. I don’t want heels, I don’t want embellishments, just simple, black, leather flats. I don’t really like the ones with elastic as they often will pull and annoy my Achilles tendon in the back, or the toes will look curled up like an elf. But I got these.
They aren’t to curled up, but we’re slightly short. I have a foot that fits well in pointy toe shoes, so these round ones bumped my second toe in my regular size. And the elastic didn’t help. So, I went up from 9.5 to 10. I think I really would have needed a 9.75 as the 10 is just a touch too long and can slip on ff of my heel. But there is no discomfort so I kept them.
If you are on the small side of a size or have a ballet dancer type toe alignment, you should be ok. If you are right on or bigger in your size, you may want to go up a half size. Look for “free returns” when you pick your size (not all third party sellers have free returns) or get them on prime wardrobe (that’s what I did) to ensure you get the right size. They are really cute and I wear them very often!!!
Kindle Customer –
These are great flats! Immediately Comfortable. No blisters. Did buy a half size up after reading the reviews. Fit perfectly. Would definitely buy these again.