St. Agni Ballet Flats: Bow, Ballerina, Woven and Low Scoop

St. Agni makes five ballet flats: the Bow Ballet Flat, the Woven Bow Ballet Flat, the strapped Ballerina Flat, the Woven Ballerina Flat and the minimal Low Scoop Ballet Flat. They differ in three ways, bow and no bow, woven and smooth leather, and open vamp against crossover straps. Coveti stocks all five from the St. Agni range on our designer flats page, and the Bow Ballet Flat in Black is the easiest first pair.

The Five St. Agni Ballet Flats at a Glance

Bow Ballet Flat

St. Agni describes this as a reworked classic: a ballet silhouette in soft leather with a low-scooped vamp, a rounded toe, a soft padded insole and a leather bow on the front. It sits on a 0.6cm heel with a leather and rubber outsole. The low scoop shows the top of the foot, which makes the shoe look lighter than its closed toe suggests.

Which colour

Black is the office pair. The Bow Ballet Flat in Parchment is a soft ivory that works with white jeans and summer linen. The Bow Ballet Flat in Python Embossed is the one to buy if the rest of your shoes are plain.

Woven Bow Ballet Flat

Same shape, same bow, same 0.6cm heel, but the upper is woven goatskin with what the brand calls an artisanal, hand-crafted feel. The Woven Bow Ballet Flat in Coffee Woven is the warmer, more holiday choice; black woven is crisper. Woven leather can feel snug for the first few wears, so start with short outings. We go deeper into the woven category in woven and bow ballet flats.

Ballerina Flat

This is the most secure of the five. Instead of an open scoop, it has crossover straps and a buckle fastening across the foot, on a slight flat heel with a 1cm sole. The upper and lining are lambskin. Straps help if your heel tends to slip out of a standard ballet flat, and they give the shoe a slightly more Mary Jane look.

The Ballerina Flat in Off White is the summer version; black is the year-round pair.

Woven Ballerina Flat

The Woven Ballerina Flat has an intricate knotted weave across the vamp and a plain leather back panel, in calf leather. The weave only covers the front, so the heel stays smooth against the foot. The Woven Ballerina Flat in Black looks almost like a textured loafer from a distance, which makes it good with tailored trousers.

Low Scoop Ballet Flat

The barest of the five. The Low Scoop Ballet Flat in Ecru is a scooped ballet flat in soft lambskin with a rounded toe and a centre stitch detail, on a 0.5cm sole. It has a calfskin insole and a lambskin lining. With no bow and no strap, it is the one that disappears under a long skirt and lets the outfit lead.

How to Choose Between Them

If your heel slips

Choose the Ballerina Flat. The crossover straps and buckle hold the foot in a way an open scoop cannot.

If you want texture

Choose between the two woven styles. The Woven Bow Ballet Flat is softer and more feminine; the Woven Ballerina Flat is more graphic.

If you want the most versatile pair

Choose the Bow Ballet Flat in black. It works with jeans, tailoring and dresses, and the bow is small enough to read as detail, not decoration.

If you want the flattest, quietest flat

Choose the Low Scoop Ballet Flat, at 0.5cm.

Sizing St. Agni Ballet Flats

Coveti lists every style in EU 35 to 42 in whole sizes. As a guide on the product pages, 38 EU is about a UK 5. The Bow Ballet Flat and Woven Bow Ballet Flat are noted as fitting true to size; the other three do not carry a fit note, so use your usual EU size. Full conversions are in our St. Agni size guide.

What to Wear With Them

St. Agni carries the ballet idea into its clothing too. The Organic Cotton Scooped Ballerina Top in Talco has a softly scooped neckline and back in organic cotton, cut slim. Wear it with a bow flat and a midi skirt for the full balletic line. The Balloon Ballet Top in Magnet pairs a fitted knitted bodice with a soft peplum hem, and looks best with straight trousers and a woven flat.

For more ideas across brands, see how to wear ballet flats and our designer ballet flats edit. For everything else St. Agni makes for the feet, read St. Agni shoes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do St. Agni ballet flats fit true to size?

The Bow Ballet Flat and Woven Bow Ballet Flat are noted as fitting true to size. The Ballerina Flat, Woven Ballerina Flat and Low Scoop Ballet Flat carry no specific fit note, so start with your usual EU size. Woven styles can feel snug for the first few wears.

What is the difference between the St. Agni Bow Ballet Flat and Ballerina Flat?

The Bow Ballet Flat has an open, low-scooped vamp with a leather bow and a 0.6cm heel, made in India. The Ballerina Flat has crossover straps and a buckle fastening on a 1cm sole, made in China in lambskin.

Which St. Agni ballet flat is best if my heel slips?

The Ballerina Flat is the best choice, because its crossover straps and buckle fastening hold the foot in place. The scooped styles rely on fit alone to stay on.

Where are St. Agni ballet flats made?

The Bow Ballet Flat and Woven Bow Ballet Flat are made in India. The Ballerina Flat, Woven Ballerina Flat and Low Scoop Ballet Flat are made in China.

What sizes do St. Agni ballet flats come in at Coveti?

Coveti lists St. Agni ballet flats in EU 35 to 42 in whole sizes. The brand also cuts a 43, which Coveti does not list. As a guide, 38 EU is about a UK 5.