Flattered
Established · $200-$400 · Stockholm, Sweden
Minimalist ballet flats, loafers and boots from Stockholm, the indoor-slipper brand that made comfort look refined.
Think: Scandi minimalism, almond-toe flats, comfort
The buy: the almond-toe ballet flat
What to buy
the almond-toe ballet flat
Categories
Occasions
Why Flattered is worth it
Flattered makes the pared-back Scandinavian ballet flat, soft and almond-toed, and carries the same easy line into loafers, boots and bags.
The label started with an indoor slipper, and it shows: almond toes, supple leather and cushioned footbeds on every pair. Shoes are made in family-run factories in Spain and Portugal, bags in Italy and Spain, using leather from certified tanneries. The look is clean and Scandinavian, easy enough to wear from the office to dinner without changing shoes.
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The sale pattern
From 0 months of sale tracking.
Something is nearly always marked down here, so there's no sale worth waiting for.
Flatteredalmost always has something marked down — there's no point waiting for a sale. Markdowns usually top out around 50% off, and we've seen 50% off at the deepest.
About Flattered
Hanna Kwiatkowska Tisner and Gustav Lidén, a Stockholm couple, started Flattered in 2013 as a side project. Hanna wanted a sleek indoor slipper for women, like the ones long made for men, and smart enough to wear to a dinner party.
They found a family factory near Porto to make it, and the almond-toe ballet flat that came out of it became the signature of a full shoe and bag label.
- Founded
- 2013
- Founded by
- Hanna Kwiatkowska Tisner and Gustav Lidén
- Based in
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Made in
- Mostly Spain, then Portugal and Italy
- Made of
- Leather and suede from certified tanneries, with cushioned footbeds
- Shipping
- Ships to the US from a US warehouse, free over $150, with tariffs and duties included in US prices; ships worldwide.
- Where to buy
- Flattered's own site · Our Flattered picks
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Fit
Sizing is European and varies by style: most pairs fit true to size, but some ballet flats run a full size large. Each product page says which, and pointed toes can feel narrow.
- Quality
Reviewers praise the leather and the workmanship and often find pairs comfortable from the first wear; most complaints are about sizing.
- Shipping
US orders ship from a US warehouse, free over $150, and the price already covers tariffs and duties.
- Returns
Returns are open for 30 days, or 14 for sale pieces, with a $15 fee taken from US refunds; the original shipping isn't refunded.
- Care
Treat leather and suede with a protector before the first wear, brush suede instead of conditioning it, and let wet pairs dry away from heat.
What Flattered is made of
- Natural
- 100%
- Plant-based
- 0%
- Synthetic
- 0%
Works most in: leather
From the material listed on 154 pieces · 100% of the range lists it · Checked October 2026
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Flattered, answered
- What is Flattered?
- Flattered is a Stockholm label making minimalist leather ballet flats, loafers, boots and heels, plus bags and belts.
- Is Flattered a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for clean Scandinavian design made in family-run European factories, with leather from certified tanneries and cushioned footbeds on every pair.
- Who founded Flattered?
- Hanna Kwiatkowska Tisner and Gustav Lidén, a Stockholm couple, founded it in 2013.
- Where is Flattered from?
- Stockholm, Sweden.
- Where are Flattered shoes made?
- Mostly in Spain, then Portugal; the bags are made in Italy and Spain.
- Does Flattered run true to size?
- Most styles do, but some ballet flats run a full size large. Each product page gives the fit.
- Does Flattered ship to the US?
- Yes, from a US warehouse. Shipping is free over $150, and US prices include tariffs and duties.
- Where can I buy Flattered?
- On the brand's own site, or through our Flattered picks.
- When does Flattered go on sale?
- Something at Flattered is almost always marked down, so there is no big seasonal sale worth holding out for.
- How much does Flattered discount?
- Their sale emails consistently advertise about 50% off. We have not measured it on the rack.
- What is Flattered made of?
- Across the 154 pieces we could read in October 2026, the material is about 100% natural and 0% synthetic. The most common materials are leather.
- Which brands are like Flattered?
- If you like Flattered, look at Anonymous Copenhagen, Poeve, Zou Xou and Dear Frances.