Mach & Mach Ballet Flats: Double Bow, Audrey and Crystal Mesh

Mach & Mach ballet flats put the brand’s crystals on a 10 mm heel, from the Double Bow styles such as the Double Bow Satin Flats in Black to the strapped Audrey Leather Flats in Nude with their handmade crystal chain. There are also Lotus Flower mesh flats and Crystal Net flats with cross straps. They are the most wearable way into the label, and the pairs we reach for most often.

Double Bow flats: the signature, lowered

The Double Bow is the Mach & Mach signature, twin bows outlined in hand-set crystals, and on a flat it becomes something you can wear to the office. Most Double Bow flats have a tapered toe, which lengthens the foot and keeps a flat from looking like a slipper.

Choose by material. The Double Bow Leather Flats in Black and their nude twin, the Double Bow Leather Flats in Nude, are soft nappa leather: the day pair. The satin flats in black are dressier. The Double Bow Glitter Flats in Silver are for parties, and for anyone who wants to dance at a wedding without changing shoes. For the white satin bridal version, see our Mach & Mach bridal shoes guide.

Bow flats with an ankle strap

Coveti’s wider guide to designer bow heels covers the motif on higher shoes. “Bow flats” is a smaller search, but the strapped versions answer a common complaint about ballet flats: that they slip at the heel. These Double Bow styles add an adjustable ankle strap with crystal details.

• Double Bow Satin Flats with Ankle Strap in Black: satin, tapered toe, the evening flat.
• Double Bow Patent Flats in Black: patent leather with an ankle strap, easy to wipe after a wet commute.
• Double Bow Lace Flats in Black: lace with an ankle strap, lovely with a black midi skirt.
• Double Bow Glitter Flats with Ankle Strap in Silver: the party shoe that stays on.

The ankle strap does give these a Mary Jane feel. If that shape is what you are after, Coveti’s guide to Mary Jane ballet flats compares it across several houses.

Audrey: Mach & Mach Mary Jane flats

Audrey is the brand’s ballet flat trimmed with a handmade crystal chain. It has a round ballet toe and adjustable straps, so it sits in the Mary Jane family, and “mary jane flats” is one of the bigger searches this shoe answers. The crystal chain is fine rather than chunky, which is why Audrey works by day.

The nude leather pair is the one to buy first: it goes with denim, tailoring and summer dresses. The Audrey Leather Flats in Black are its winter counterpart. In satin, the Audrey Satin Flats in Black are a smart evening flat, and the Audrey Satin Flats in Blue are a quiet way to wear colour. Note that the satin Audrey pairs go up to EU 41 rather than EU 42.

Mesh ballet flats: Lotus Flower and Crystal Net

Mesh flats have been everywhere for a few seasons, and Coveti has a dedicated guide to mesh ballet flats across brands. Mach & Mach makes two kinds.

Lotus Flower

Lotus Flower sets crystal jewels in a flower motif. The Lotus Flower Jewelled Mesh Ballerinas in Black have a round toe and a calf leather sole. The Lotus Flower Mesh Flats in Nude have a square ballet toe, a handmade crystal chain and crystal zircon jewels. Nude mesh shows the foot through it, so it looks barely there with a skirt.

Crystal Net

Crystal Net is a fine net upper scattered with crystals. The Crystal Net Flats in Pink and the Crystal Net Flats in Black have a square ballet toe and adjustable cross straps. Of all the brand’s flats, these sparkle the most.

Crystal flats with a different shape

“Crystal flats” covers more than ballerinas. The Crystalized Corset Square Toe Ballet Flats in Brown are calf leather with crystal embellishments and a square toe, an autumn shoe that looks good with brown suede and camel. The Silver Matelasse Ballet Runner Flats are matelassé nappa leather in silver, a quilted take on the ballet runner, and the quietest pair here.

How to wear Mach & Mach ballet flats

A crystal flat looks most modern when the rest of the outfit is plain. Three formulas we keep coming back to:

With denim. Straight jeans cropped at the ankle, a white shirt, and nude Audrey flats. The ankle should show, so the strap and chain read clearly.

With a midi skirt. A black satin skirt, a fine knit and Double Bow lace flats. This is an evening outfit you can walk in.

With tailoring. Wide trousers that skim the floor, and pointed Double Bow leather flats peeking out. It is a softer alternative to a loafer.

A word on care, from handling them. Mesh and net catch on rough surfaces, so keep those pairs away from sisal rugs and gravel paths. Satin marks with rain. Leather and patent are the ones to wear when the forecast is unsure. Store every pair in its own dust bag so the crystals on one shoe cannot scratch its neighbour, and stuff the toes lightly with tissue so soft uppers keep their shape between wears.

If you prefer red, Coveti’s edit of red ballet flats is worth a look, and our Mach & Mach Double Bow heels guide covers the same bow at greater heights.

Mach & Mach ballet flats around the world

United States

Ballet flats are one of the biggest shoe searches anywhere, and American shoppers are no exception. Mach & Mach sizes in EU, and US women’s sizes run roughly two to two and a half above UK, so an EU 38 is about a US 7.5 to 8.

United Kingdom

UK sizes are roughly EU minus 33, so EU 37 is a UK 4. A strapped flat is the sensible choice for city pavements and for a wedding reception after a long day in heels.

The Gulf (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar)

Crystal flats suit daytime Eid visits and the many hours of a Gulf wedding, where a heel is often swapped for a flat later in the evening. Satin and glitter look right with embellished abayas and kaftans.

Europe

EU is the native size system, so take your usual number. Our Mach & Mach size guide has the full conversion table.

Mach & Mach ballet flats: common questions

Does Mach & Mach make ballet flats?

Yes. Mach & Mach makes Double Bow flats, Audrey ballet flats with a crystal chain, Lotus Flower mesh flats and Crystal Net flats, all on a low 10 mm heel.

What is the Mach & Mach Audrey flat?

Audrey is a Mach & Mach ballet flat with a round ballet toe, adjustable straps and a handmade crystal chain. It comes in nude and black leather and in black and blue satin.

Are Mach & Mach flats like Mary Janes?

The Mach & Mach Audrey flats and the Double Bow flats with an ankle strap both have a strap across the foot, which gives them a Mary Jane look.

Which Mach & Mach flats are best for every day?

The Mach & Mach Double Bow Leather Flats and the Audrey Leather Flats are the easiest for daily wear, because nappa leather is soft and less delicate than satin and mesh.

Do Mach & Mach mesh flats have crystals?

Yes. Mach & Mach Lotus Flower mesh flats have crystal jewels in a flower motif, and Crystal Net flats have a fine net upper scattered with crystals.

What sizes do Mach & Mach flats come in?

Most Mach & Mach flats run from EU 35 to 42 with half sizes, while some, such as the Crystal Net and Lotus Flower nude mesh flats, stop at EU 41. Check each product for its own range.