
Soeur
Bala Patent Leather Ballet Flats Made In Portugal Women
These Soeur Bala ballet flats are women's slip-on flat shoes with a glossy, crinkled patent leather upper, suede interior, leather padded footbed, smooth leather outer sole, and a non-skid piece at the heel. A rear pull loop aids entry, and the shoes have a low stacked heel and are made in Portugal. They are intended for everyday walking and casual wear and are shown in a taupe patent brown colorway.
- Material
- Genuine leather upper; suede interior; leather padded footbed; smooth leather outer sole
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, minimal, elevated-basics, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Specifications
Sleek women's ballet flats in glossy patent leather with a flexible unlined construction and suede interior, made in Portugal.
Genuine patent leather upper, suede interior, padded leather footbed, smooth leather sole, non-skid heel piece, back pull loop, unlined for flexibility, made in Portugal.
- Material
- Genuine leather upper; suede interior; leather padded footbed; smooth leather outer sole
- Secondary
- suede
- Style
- classic, minimal, elevated-basics, modern
- Occasion
- everyday, work, business-casual, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- patent leather upper with a glossy finish
- supple leather construction
- unlined design for added flexibility
- velvety suede interior
- padded leather footbed
- smooth leather outer sole
- non-skid heel piece
- back pull loop for easy on
- slip-on ballet flat silhouette
- sleek, elegant simplicity
- made in Portugal
- designed by French label Soeur
- women-specific fit
Product Insights
Bala Patent Leather Ballet Flats Made In Portugal Women 425 CAD Sold in full European sizes 36–41 only. Padded leather footbed and suede interior create a soft, flexible feel underfoot. The leather sole wears faster than rubber and benefits from a half-sole or protective treatment.
Verified claims
- color
- Grey-Green is the only colourway offered across all six sizes; the patent finish can read taupe-brown or olive depending on light.
- sizing
- Sold in full European sizes 36–41 only.
- support
- Padded leather footbed cushions underfoot but has no built-in arch support.
- break-in
- The patent upper will not stretch much, while the leather sole starts firm and gradually moulds.
- comfort
- Padded leather footbed and suede interior create a soft, flexible feel underfoot.
- material
- Glossy patent cow-leather upper with a visible crinkled finish.
- lining
- Leather lining and sock with a suede interior; unlined construction for added flexibility.
- sole
- Smooth leather outer sole with a non-skid piece at the heel.
- construction
- Back pull loop, visible back seam and topstitching, topline trim and a low stacked heel.
- origin
- Made in Portugal.
- care
- Clean with a soft damp cloth and a patent-specific product; avoid standard leather conditioner, wax polish and oils.
- storage
- Store in the signature dust bag in a cool, dry place; cedar shoe trees help hold shape.
- durability
- The patent finish is water resistant, not waterproof; avoid rain, puddles and spills.
- durability
- The leather sole wears faster than rubber and benefits from a half-sole or protective treatment.
- traction
- Leather sole offers high ground feel but low grip, especially on wet or rough surfaces.
- styling
- Sleek, low-profile ballet flat with a glossy patent finish and a slightly pointed toe.
- use cases
- Best for dry indoor, office, occasion and urban wear rather than wet or rugged conditions.
- value
- At 425 CAD, value rests on Soeur design, Portuguese make and leather construction rather than arch support or all-weather durability.
- comparison
- Compared with rubber-soled flats, the leather sole is more breathable and elegant but less grippy and durable.
- maintenance
- If adding a skate or half-sole, wait about 5–10 wears so the leather sole settles, or sooner in rainy weather.
Product record
- Title
- Bala Patent Leather Ballet Flats Made In Portugal Women
- Brand
- Soeur
- Price
- 425 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Bala Patent Leather Ballet Flats Made In Portugal Women: Choose this if you want sleek ballet flats in glossy patent cow leather with a gently pointed toe, low-cut topline, and a back pull loop for easy on. Choose this for a supple, unlined design with a velvety suede interior, leather padded footbed, and leather outer sole with a non-skid heel piece, made in Portugal and offered in Grey-Green in European sizes 36 through 41. Note the copy's comfort claim is promotional, and the smooth leather sole is thin, so care such as soft-cloth cleaning and storage in a cool, dry place applies.[1,2,3,4] | Bala Leather Ballet Flats Women: Choose these for an exceptionally comfortable and elegant footwear experience, as they feature buttery-soft, 100% lambskin leather with a subtle natural grain. Inspired by dance slippers, they have a minimal design, a round toe, and a high vamp with a low stacked sole. Please note they are made from unlined leather.[5,6,7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Side profile of a single patent-leather ballet flat with a low stacked heel, glossy wrinkled upper, a small rear pull loop, and a thin sole. The shoe is shown on its outer side against a neutral background.
- Overall shapeLow-profile ballet flat shown in full side profile with a gently pointed toe, low flat stacked heel, and a low-cut topline.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.45 · w 0.94 · h 0.35 (high) - Upper material and finishGlossy patent leather upper with a visible crinkled or wrinkled texture across the surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.50 · w 0.88 · h 0.27 (high) - Toe detailTapered, slightly pointed toe with continuous glossy finish and same wrinkled texture as the rest of the upper.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.52 · w 0.27 · h 0.25 (high) - Topline and trimLow-cut topline edged with a narrow darker trim visible along the shoe opening.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.46 · w 0.62 · h 0.08 (high) - Heel constructionShort stacked heel with a darker, matte heel cap and a thin outsole extending under the shoe.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.72 · w 0.10 · h 0.07 (high) - Rear pull loopVertical rear pull loop at the heel counter made from a darker material with visible edge stitching.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.53 · w 0.09 · h 0.28 (high) - Interior liningInterior visible at the topline is a darker, matte lining contrasting with the glossy exterior.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.48 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high) - Sole edgeThin sole with a slightly darker edge visible along the front and side of the shoe.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.72 · w 0.35 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft frontal lighting and a subtle shadow beneath the shoe. Shoe is centered horizontally and occupies the lower central area of the frame.
- BackgroundEven light gray background filling the frame with no visible props or additional items.
- Shadow and lightingSoft shadow directly beneath the shoe indicating diffuse frontal lighting; minimal specular highlights on the glossy upper.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.74 · w 0.80 · h 0.12 (medium) - CompositionShoe is photographed in side profile, aligned horizontally across the lower half of the image and fully visible from heel to toe.
Colors
taupe patent brown· upperdark brown· heel cap and outsole edgevery dark brown· interior lining and topline trim- Overall shapeLow-profile ballet flat shown in full side profile with a gently pointed toe, low flat stacked heel, and a low-cut topline.
- 02

Product
Rear/three-quarter view of two glossy patent-leather ballet flats showing the back heel area, heel pull tabs, topline, stitching and low flat soles.
- Overall silhouettePair of ballet-flat shoes shown from the rear three-quarter angle focusing on heel and outer side panels; low-profile flat soles and rounded heel counters are visible.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.90 · h 0.56 (high) - Upper material and finishGlassy, high-shine patent leather with a crinkled or wrinkled surface texture visible as irregular highlights and shallow creases across the upper.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.80 · h 0.46 (high) - Heel pull tabVertical pull tab loop rising above the topline at the back of each shoe, made from the same patent material and stitched into the heel seam.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.15 · h 0.26 (medium); x 0.46 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high) - Back seam and stitchingVisible vertical back seam at the center of the heel counter with narrow topstitching running along the seam and along the topline edge.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.34 · w 0.14 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.30 · w 0.08 · h 0.36 (high) - Sole and heelLow stacked flat sole in a matte darker tone with a slight heel lip; sole sits flush under the heel with a thin vertical profile.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.70 · w 0.42 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.70 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Topline interiorInterior topline visible as a narrow band with a slightly darker interior lining contrasting the shiny outer material.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.46 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadowing under the shoes and even diffuse lighting highlighting the patent finish.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and surface with a subtle shadow beneath the shoes indicating a flat studio surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionCropped close-up framing that excludes toes and most of the left shoe's front; camera angle is low and slightly to the right-rear of the pair.
- Lighting and reflectionsDiffuse studio lighting producing soft reflections and highlight bands on the glossy patent surface, emphasizing the textured wrinkles.
Colors
taupe patent· upper (patent leather)dark brown· sole- Overall silhouettePair of ballet-flat shoes shown from the rear three-quarter angle focusing on heel and outer side panels; low-profile flat soles and rounded heel counters are visible.
- 03

Product
Top-down view of a pair of glossy patent-leather ballet flats with rounded-square toes, low toplines, visible interior insoles with debossed brand text, and small heel pull tabs.
- Overall shapePair of ballet flats shown from above with rounded-square toe geometry and low, curved toplines; shoes placed parallel with toes toward top of image.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.94 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.94 (high) - Upper material and finishHigh-gloss patent leather with visible pebbled grain texture and strong specular highlights running along the toe boxes.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.48 (high) - Insole material and finishMatte leather or leather-like insole visible inside each shoe with subtle grain and slightly darker tone than the upper.
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.32 · w 0.30 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.32 · w 0.30 · h 0.52 (high) - Heel pull tabSmall rectangular pull tab at the back of each heel, same glossy material as the upper and secured with visible stitching.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.89 · w 0.07 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.89 · w 0.07 · h 0.08 (high) - Topline edge stitchingNarrow stitched trim following the topline opening around each shoe, visible as a fine line of stitching where upper meets interior.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.60 (medium) - Left insole text“soeur”
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.39 · w 0.24 · h 0.37 (high) - Right insole text“soeur”
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.39 · w 0.24 · h 0.37 (high)
Other
Studio top-down product shot on a uniform light gray background with even lighting and soft shadows; image is tightly cropped around the pair of shoes.
- Shot compositionTop-down centered composition showing both shoes in full with small margins to image edges.
- BackgroundSmooth, even light gray background with no visible texture or props.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft studio lighting producing clear specular highlights on the patent surface and faint soft shadows beneath the shoes.
Colors
taupe brown (glossy)· uppermedium brown (matte)· insole- Overall shapePair of ballet flats shown from above with rounded-square toe geometry and low, curved toplines; shoes placed parallel with toes toward top of image.
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4681817 | Bala Patent Leather Ballet Flats Made In Portugal Women - Grey-Green - 36 | CA$425.00 | Yes |
| 4681818 | Bala Patent Leather Ballet Flats Made In Portugal Women - Grey-Green - 37 | CA$425.00 | Yes |
| 4681819 | Bala Patent Leather Ballet Flats Made In Portugal Women - Grey-Green - 38 | CA$425.00 | Yes |
| 4681820 | Bala Patent Leather Ballet Flats Made In Portugal Women - Grey-Green - 39 | CA$425.00 | Yes |
| 4681821 | Bala Patent Leather Ballet Flats Made In Portugal Women - Grey-Green - 40 | CA$425.00 | Yes |
| 4681822 | Bala Patent Leather Ballet Flats Made In Portugal Women - Grey-Green - 41 | CA$425.00 | Yes |