When I put it out there on Social Media that I had started taking Barre Method classes, the nice people at Ballasox reached out to me and asked if I’d be interested in trying a pair of their famous ballet flats which are rumoured to be the perfect thing to slip on your feet after a Yoga, Barre or Pilates class.
Ballasox come in a whole bunch of different colours & patterns, and are known for their signature “folding” style and ultra comfy sock lining. Although I love the Zebra and Neon Yellow, I wanted a pair that went with everything so I chose the Nude ballet flats.
My Ballasox came in an elegant shoe box with a matching nude carrying case. The first thing I noticed was how much the shoes actually look like real ballet slippers – I love it!!
I was also really impressed with the quality of the shoes overall. My pair of Ballasox are made of genuine patent leather. They have a nice spongy rubber sole and a unique, silky, sock-like lining which adds to the overall comfort of the shoe.
Although I chose the correct size, I have really small, narrow, bony feet which makes the Ballsox look a tiny bit baggy on me. I don’t mind though, because the little bit of extra room allows me to wear these shoes with my orthotics, without them feeling too tight.
When I was finished wearing my Ballasox, I folded them in half and tucked them neatly into their carrying bag. Ta-da!
From running errands to running through an airport – like any good pair of flats, Ballasox are the kind of shoe you can wear anywhere. I wish I had known about Ballasox when I still worked in an office because they would have been the perfect thing to slip on and off for my commute to work. Because they are so compact, they’re perfect for travel or for stashing in your bag in case you find yourself in the compromising position of having to do a walk of shame – because, when it comes to walks of shame, flats = dignity.
Most importantly, these shoes are really, really comfortable (even without my orthotics inserted.) As someone who generally has a hard time finding flats (aside from athletic shoes) that don’t hurt their feet in some way, I was pleasantly surprised that my Ballasox did not cause my ballet ravaged feet any pain. Hooray!
Yesterday I wore my Ballasox to my early morning exercise class and was still wearing them when it was time for my afternoon break.
I like them so much, I’m thinking of picking up a second pair – maybe studded this time!
Want to win a pair of Ballasox?! Whether you already have a favourite pair with you or just wish you did, the Ballasox team wants to see where you would rock your Ballasox this summer.
To enter the contest, participants must do the following:
1. LIKE the Ballasox USA Facebook Page
2. Post a photo on FB wearing your Ballasox… or a photo of a time that you WISH you had them!
3. Hashtag the photo with #ballasoxtravels
4. SHARE the photo with your Facebook friends!
The contest will run until Friday, August 16th and winners will be picked based on creativity and number of likes!
Have fun! xox
Thank you Ballasox for sending me this lovely pair of your signature flats! I received the Ballasox free of charge in exchange for my honest review of the product.
