Flat bow shoe, smoke grey suede

Napoleoni ballet flat in grey water-repellent suede, featuring gilded metal eyelets along the edge of the vamp and a slim lace tied in a bow at the toe. The water-repellent suede combines the material's classic velvety surface with a treatment that repels water on light rainy days, without replacing full waterproofing, which still requires the periodic treatments dedicated to suede.

The gold eyelets, arranged in a row along the instep, and the lace tied with two loose ends are the only decorative detail on an otherwise clean silhouette: a nod to the lace-up shoe, purely aesthetic here, since the ballet flat slips on without needing to untie the knot. The shape is the classic ballet flat, with a round toe and a small suede pull tab at the heel that helps with putting it on.

The sole is flat, with no height difference between heel and toe, and a minimal heel that barely marks the transition to the sole. Inside, both the lining and insole are in leather, for a fit that doesn't trap internal moisture during wear. The outsole is rubber, for grip on smooth flooring and wet pavements, where a full leather sole would lose traction.

Grey is a neutral colour that pairs with practically everything: jeans, tailored trousers, midi skirts, making it the choice for anyone looking for a versatile ballet flat to wear every day without having to think about colour coordination.

Upper in grey water-repellent suede with leather details. Leather lining and insole. Rubber sole.