Birdies Cofounders Bianca Gates and Marisa Sharkey Share Their Must Haves

Both Gates and Sharkey adore the brand's Birdies The Crane in Antique Gold Leather ($150), saying they are sophisticated, are versatile, and have the perfect mix of comfort with a luxe flair. Gates describes this shoe as "a modern twist to the classic ballet flat," with Sharky adding, "It's a little bit of a square toe, but it's not very severe, and it still looks really feminine and pretty." Both love that the gold tone adds a pop yet goes with a wide range of looks. "You can wear them with a skirt, you can wear them with a dress, you can wear them with a great pair of leather or pleather pants. You can wear them with jeans, you can wear them with slacks," Gates says.

Pro Tip: Gates recommends these as easy packable travel shoes, since "they are lightweight and literally go with everything. They're a great statement, but also a neutral."