Thierry Rabotin Shimmery Black Leather "Grace" Comfort Ballet Flats 8M 38M $460

Thierry Rabotin is one of my favorite shoe designers -very understated "French" designs with serious attention to not only how his shoes look but also to how they feel on the feet. Handmade in Italy of the softest finest leathers Rabtin's shoes are made to feel like gloves on the feet. This is a pair of Rabotin's popular "Grace" ballet flat snakeskin-embossed- leather with a grosgrain harlequin design in front. With Rabotin's trademark turquoise calfskin interior and rubber soles and heels these are as comfy as they are elegant and work for casual or dress up. With moderate general wear.Marked 38 (8 US) Heel flat Width 3.25" Insole 9.75" Retail for the Grace ballet flat is $460.