33 Stylish Flat Shoes from Nordstrom, Zara, and H&M

With every passing year, I’ve noticed that the heel height in my shoe collection gets smaller and smaller. I attribute a part of this to becoming a mom and my need for comfort and practicality as I run around after two little ones. The other part is the shift in direction that fashion has taken in the last decade—particularly following the pandemic. As casual dressing surged, a renewed sense of interest in sneakers, kitten heels, and chic flats has dominated on and off the runways. They’re styles that subconsciously say, “I’m a fashion person, but I don’t need to try too hard.” The fashion set has been drawn to understated versatile styles, and a retro revival. Think Adidas’s lineup of Sambas, Tokyos, and Gazelles that has soared within the last few years along with low-profile, slim sneakers, and chic alternatives to heels such as Mary Janes, ballet flats, mesh flats, slip-on mules, and ballet sneakers.

For anyone else enjoying the reign of flats, I’m sharing a list of chic and fresh styles I’ve been eyeing from a variety of retailers, including Nordstrom, Zara, and H&M. These will not only give your outfits an of-the-moment look, but they will also guarantee comfort. Keep scrolling to make a fashion statement in the coolest flats around.