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Is There Such a Thing As a Truly Chic Flat? We Investigate.

Is There Such a Thing As a Truly Chic Flat? We Investigate.

By Ruthie Friedlander (market) and Sam Broekema (text)

Updated: Feb 10, 2017 @ 4:47 pm

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The situation at hand: New York Fashion Week starts in only a few days and my feet are already aching from the new 5-inchers I just procured via the Net-A-Porter sale. Thankfully, I work in an office filled with fashion experts, fully at hand to assist in my sartorial troubles.

"Sam," I say exacerbatedly to our Accessories Director Sam Broekema. "Is there such a thing as a chic flat? Help my feet!"

Here, Broekema dispells of the myth that fashionable flats don't exist.

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Pointed Toe Slides, $1800; shopbop.com

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Giuseppe Zanotti

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Flat Slide, $525; shopbop.com

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Crystal-Embellished Suede-Trimmed Patent-Leather Loafers, $745; netaporter.com

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Jimmy Choo

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Genna Patent Leather Point Toe Flats, $495; saksfifthavenue.com

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Ruffled Raffia Mule Slide, $850; bergdorfgoodman.com

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Lolli Suede Ankle-Strap Loafer, $550; bergdorfgoodman.com

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The Row

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Enzo Bonafé Ankle Boots, $2150; barneys.com

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Strass-Embellished Satin Skimmer, $910; bergdorfgoodman.com

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Gianvito Rossi

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Lindon Chelsea Boot, $995; barneys.com

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Stuart Weitzman

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The Supersonic Flat, $398; stuartweitzman.com

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Elegant Studded Double-Monk Oxford, $1175; neimanmarcus.com

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Patent Leather Buckle Loafer, $895; neimanmarcus.com

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Givenchy

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Showline Patent Leather Lace-Up Ballet Flats, $895; saksfifthavenue.com

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Manolo Blahnik

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Hangisi Flat, $955; neimanmarcus.com

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Stuart Weitzman

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The Atabow Flat, $213; stuartweitzman.com

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Mango

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Buckle Leather Shoes, $70; mango.com

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AGL

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Rolo Platform Oxford, $415; nordstrom.com

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Queercore Bogue Shoe, $1250; gucci.com

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Frye

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Sienna Grommeted Suede Ankle-Strap Flats, $258; saksfifthavenue.com

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Jimmy Choo

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Vanessa Cutout Suede and Leather Point-Toe Flats, $650; netaporter.com

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Gucci

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Gallipoli Grosgrain Bow Leather Loafers, $695; saksfifthavenue.com

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Sadie Ankle-Strap Flats in Vintage Floral, $158; jcrew.com

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