I might not have much in common with Katie Holmes, but we are the same height (5’9″), so I have a feeling she could relate to my neverending quest to find flats that are actually cute. But tall girls are far from the only people who want the practicality of flats without sacrificing style. French girls like Leia Sfez and Tamara Mory, for instance, love Chanel’s iconic slingback flats, but they can be considerably out of reach for the average shopper—that’s why I was excited to see Holmes wear under-$200 slingbacks that have the same vibe. 

Photographed in New York City, Holmes wore Kate Spade New York Veronica Slingback Flats ($198), which come in five different colors. Holmes paired her white versions with a beautiful butterfly-bedecked dress, also by Kate Spade New York, but the black, tan, yellow, and green iterations of the shoes are equally chic. Scroll down to shop Katie Holmes’s flats before they sell out. 

On Katie Holmes: Kate Spade New York Spring Flight Lawn Dress ($378) and Veronica Slingback Flats ($198)

This butterfly-printed dress is so cheerful. 

Katie Holmes’s white flats are bound to sell out now that she’s been photographed wearing them. 

You also can go wrong with a beige. 

Who needs heels when you have flats this chic? 

This green color is so fun for spring and summer. 

A pop of yellow never hurt anyone. 

Don’t overlook Reformation’s excellent shoe section. 

These sandals scream vacation. 

I have multiple pairs of Mary Janes and I’m still obsessed with them. 

These have rave reviews on Nordstrom’s website. 

These sandals are as comfortable as they are stylish. 

Square-toe ballet flats are cooler than round-toe, in my opinion. 

Mansur Gavriel is always a good choice. 

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These are great everyday shoes to wear with jeans.