The Foundation Flat - Black Patent
The Foundation Flat is an elegant, minimalist ballet flat that blends comfort and versatility, making it a go-to staple you'll wear on repeat. Handcrafted from luxurious Italian leather that softens beautifully over time, these slip-on shoes are designed for everyday wear and pair effortlessly with any outfit. Now available in sleek Black Patent for a sophisticated and polished look.
MATERIALS & FIT
- If you're in between sizes, please size up. View our size guide here.
- Have a high instep, need a wider fit or unsure about your size? Contact us here
- 100% Leather upper and lining from LWG-certified partner
- Memory foam padding for extra comfort
- Heel height measures 5mm or 0.2 inches
- Visit our Care Guide for detailed instructions
SHIPPING & RETURNS
ESSEN offers complementary worldwide shipping and returns on all orders over €300.
We’re an Australian brand, but most of our shoes are shipped from Europe. Our warehousing and distribution are deliberately located close to our factories so we can produce only what we need and minimise the total distance your shoes have to travel.
Europe
Standard delivery: 2-4 business days
World
Standard delivery 4-10 business days
Express delivery 3-5 business days
Purchased items can be returned within 14 days of the delivery date.
Please note that import duties and taxes may apply to international orders and are the responsibility of the customer. You can find the full details on our Shipping & Handling page.
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- SLSusan L.Verified BuyerReviewingThe Foundation Flat - TanI recommend this productAge Range 65+Usual Size EUR 39 - AUS/US 8 - UK5.5Size Purchased 39Rated 5 out of 5 stars5 days agoJust what I wanted
Very comfortable flats
Color is perfect
- SJSarah J.Verified BuyerReviewingThe Foundation Flat - IvoryI recommend this productAge Range 65+Usual Size EUR 40 - AUS/US 9 - UK6.5Size Purchased 40Rated 5 out of 5 stars6 days agoThe colour is seriously elegant!
This ivory shade is divine! So beautiful. I can sit here and just gaze at my feet when I’m wearing them. Extremely comfortable and the shade goes with everything in the summer.
- SJSarah J.Verified BuyerReviewingThe Foundation Flat - ChampagneI recommend this productAge Range 65+Usual Size EUR 40 - AUS/US 9 - UK6.5Size Purchased 40Rated 4 out of 5 stars6 days agoBeautiful shoe, but I would describe as gold
Beautiful shoe which I already have in Silver. This colour is very much a gold rather than a soft champagne gold. Still a fabulous shoe and so comfortable.
- FRFiona R.Verified BuyerReviewingThe Foundation Flat - TanI recommend this productAge Range 55 - 64Usual Size EUR 40 - AUS/US 9 - UK6.5Size Purchased 41Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoStunning Ballet Flats
Beautiful quality and also comfortable.
- SPserena p.Verified BuyerReviewingThe Foundation Flat - ChampagneI recommend this productAge Range 65+Usual Size EUR 39 - AUS/US 8 - UK5.5Size Purchased 39Rated 5 out of 5 stars2 weeks agoMrs Serena Percival
Love them!
