Black Flats Are a Timeless Essential — Stock Up on Our 18 Favorites

While black flats are certainly a great investment shoe, make no mistake — you can just as easily find a great ballerina flat without having to dish out a ton of money on the style. The proof? Just look at these Old Navy Textured-Knit Pointy-Toe Ballet Flats ($35). The timeless, ballerina flat shoe is seamlessly encompassed in an under-$50 style that we're confident you'll want to wear again and again.