One of my favorite things about living in New York City is how easy it is for my mother to hop on the Metro North train from Westchester to visit me. In recent years, my mom has become a full-fledged city girl, popping in frequently to see plays or go out to dinner. Some of our favorite days are spent together traipsing all over Manhattan (and often parts of Brooklyn) to discover the best shops and check trendy restaurants off of our foodie bucket list.

Like the true New Yorkers that we are, we prefer to walk everywhere, so comfortable shoes are a non-negotiable. Since I inherited my love of fashion from my mom, it’s no surprise that she’s unwilling to compromise on style even when comfort is the top priority. Enter: the Tory Burch Ballet Loafers. 

Tory Burch Ballet Loafers in Almond Flour

Made from ultra-soft, flexible leather, these Tory Burch loafers are my mom’s go-to flats for walking and traveling. The elasticized back sets them apart from rigid styles that require breaking in by guaranteeing a perfect, comfortable fit straight out of the box. Similar to ballet flats, these slip-ons have an elegant, streamlined silhouette, but the gold logo hardware adds a touch of fun flair. These luxe loafers even feature supportive rubber treads on the soles, so my mom doesn’t need to worry about slipping or sore feet on the trek from my East Village apartment to her favorite bookstore in Soho.  

Tory Burch Ballet Loafers in Blue Lapis

While my mother’s sense of style can definitely skew trendy and bold (she has a fashion editor for a daughter, after all), she always appreciates classic staple pieces. Arguably the biggest selling point for the Tory Burch Ballet Loafers is how versatile and easy they are to style. Depending on the color you choose, chances are they’ll match almost everything in your closet. They’re a no-brainer with jeans or trousers, but I’ve also seen my mom pair them with satin slip skirts and maxi dresses. 

The best part? You can snag select sizes and colors on sale at Nordstrom. And in case you’re not convinced by the stamp of approval from a woman whose ideal Sunday afternoon consists of scouring Williamsburg on foot in search of the best pastry, they also have more than 1,000 glowing shopper reviews. Keep scrolling for a couple more timeless shade options.   

Tory Burch Ballet Loafers in Perfect Black

Tory Burch Ballet Loafers in New Cream