AlaïaPatent Leather Strap Ballet Flatsblk/otherThese patent leather ballet flats swap the classic Mary Jane-inspired buckle strap for a statement gold-tone spiral, creating a striking silhouette against the classic profile. It is the next style in a long line of comfortable shoes that Alaïa has provided for the modern woman, eschewing heels but maintaining glamour. These patent leather ballet flats swap the classic Mary Jane-inspired buckle strap for a statement gold-tone spiral, creating a striking silhouette against the classic profile. It is the next style in a long line of comfortable shoes that Alaïa has provided for the modern woman, eschewing heels but maintaining glamour.