We round up 8 flats that’s sure to elevate your sartorial style as Bata Shoes opened their 5th store in Robinsons Magnolia yesterday!
Sure, flat shoes are definitely comfy, but looking for stylish pieces can be a bit difficult. Lucky for us Bata has a fine selection of shoes that combine function and fashion, trendy and timeless—flats included. Be it slip-ons, mules, or slingbacks, we pick our top favorite flats that’s perfect for any outfit of every discerning fashionista.
- Channel your inner Wakandan a la Lupita Nyong’o with this slip-on number—the tribal vibe with its pattern and hardware is perfect for adding an easy statement to your outfit.
- These V-cut pointed flats are all the rage—and we’re not seeing it dying out anytime soon! Get in on the trend with a neutral color that will go with any ensemble.
- If you’re not feeling the mule version, try a V-cut slingback instead. The deep green shade is subtle yet exquisite and accentuates the shoe’s texture.
- Schoolboy shoes toughen up as this piece is all about the hardware. With a high-shine finish and an androgynous feel, this number is sure to give your outfit that much-needed edge.
- An unexpected take on boho with its tough choice of hardware, this piece combines a lot of elements and make it wearable by grounding it in a neutral shade.
- A marriage of sporty and feminine, this sneaker mule takes comfort to a fashionable level. Plus, those embellishments are channeling some serious Chanel vibes.
- When in doubt, go with black—and black (or a slip-on, for that matter) doesn’t have to be boring! Easily wearable, these slip-ons add the right amount of drama with its floral appliqués.
- We’re still not over the mules trend—and it seems like everyone isn’t as well—and for good reason! The trendy flats go beyond its hype as it’s at once dressy and easy. Just slip on a pair, and you’re good to go. A solid hardware and a metallic finish? Always a plus!
Bata is available at SM Megamall, SM Makati, and Robinsons Magnolia.
Photos by RJ Roque
Frequently Asked Questions
Bata offers flats including slip-ons, mules, V-cut pointed flats, slingbacks, schoolboy-style shoes and sneaker mules, according to the roundup. The pairs range from tribal-patterned slip-ons and a deep green slingback to black slip-ons with floral appliqués and metallic mules with hardware.
V-cut pointed flats in a neutral color are described as easy to wear with any ensemble. A V-cut slingback is an alternative to the mule, and the deep green shade is described as subtle while accentuating the shoe’s texture. The V-cut detail is common to both.
Schoolboy-style shoes can toughen up an outfit through hardware and a high-shine finish, and the roundup describes them as having an androgynous feel. A boho-inspired pair with hardware is made wearable by grounding it in a neutral shade, which keeps the combination of elements balanced.
A sneaker mule combines sporty and feminine elements, taking comfort to a more fashionable level, according to the roundup. The pair in this feature has embellishments described as channeling Chanel, and mules overall are described as both dressy and easy to wear, with metallic finishes and solid hardware.
Bata is available at SM Megamall, SM Makati and Robinsons Magnolia, the site of its fifth Philippine store. The brand, founded in 1894 in Zlín in what is now the Czech Republic, is described as offering shoes that combine function and fashion.
