THE SOPHIE BLACK LEATHER BALLERINA FLAT

The Sophie is the kind of ballerina that quietly earns its place in your wardrobe. Soft, refined, and effortless to wear, it’s designed for days when you want your outfit to feel finished without trying too hard. Crafted in smooth black leather with an exceptionally supple feel, The Sophie adapts naturally to your foot from the first wear. The elasticated opening creates a secure, glove-like fit that moves with you, making it as comfortable as it is elegant. Light on the foot and easy to rely on, it’s a shoe that works year-round — outdoors in spring and summer, and indoors when the seasons turn colder.

Like all Blankens shoes, The Sophie is handcrafted in a small, family-run factory in northern Portugal. We use European leather sourced from Gold Rated Leather Working Group tanneries, ensuring high quality, responsible sourcing, and a lower environmental impact.

At Blankens, we are a small group of women designing shoes for our own lives. We wear and test every style ourselves, carefully working through fit, function, and feeling — making sure each shoe has a clear role in the wardrobe. We make the shoes that make the outfit — and they are comfortable too.

The Sophie is a women’s leather ballerina with a soft, rounded toe and a flexible, lightweight construction. Made in smooth black leather with a buttery yellow leather lining, it features an elasticated opening that adjusts to the foot for a secure and comfortable fit. Designed to be worn outdoors in warmer months, it also doubles as the perfect shoe to keep in your bag during colder seasons — an easy switch when you arrive at dinners, parties, or social gatherings where you want comfort without compromising style.