
Steve Madden
Leni Almond Opening Ballet Flats
The Steve Madden Leni is a women's ballet flat with an almond-shaped opening, made with a genuine suede upper and a cushioned faux-leather footbed. It features a smooth outer sole with an anti-slip rubber piece at the heel, and is available in brown or black. Offered in women's US sizes 6 through 10, this low-profile flat is suitable for everyday wear.
- Material
- Genuine suede upper; Cushioned faux-leather footbed
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Steve Madden Leni ballet flats with genuine suede upper and almond-shaped opening.
Cushioned faux-leather footbed, smooth outer sole with anti-slip rubber at heel.
- Material
- Genuine suede upper; Cushioned faux-leather footbed
- Style
- classic, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Genuine suede upper
- Almond-shaped opening
- Cushioned faux-leather footbed
- Smooth outer sole with anti-slip rubber at heel
Product Insights
The Steve Madden Leni Almond Opening Ballet Flat pairs a genuine suede upper with a cushioned footbed that feels comfortable out of the box and requires minimal break-in, yet the flat footbed offers no arch support and the cushioning may flatten after months of daily wear. The shoe runs true to size for average-width feet, but wider feet or those between sizes should go up half a size; a fitted heel stays secure as the suede softens slightly. The non-leather, synthetic lining breathes less than leather, making it less airy on warm days, and the sole's anti-slip rubber is limited to the heel while the rest is smooth, so it is not an all-weather flat—rain damages the water-sensitive suede, which needs protective spray and brushing. All 14 colorways are in stock at C$130, so the only real choice is color and size, not fit or features.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- True to size for average-width feet; wide feet may need half to a full size up, and those between sizes should go up half a size.
- Arch support
- Flat footbed, no built-in arch support; 67% of Zappos reviewers reported none.
- Cushioning
- Cushioned footbed is comfortable out of the box but may flatten after several months of daily use.
- Breathability
- Synthetic lining breathes less than leather, so warm-weather wear can feel less airy.
- Sole grip
- Anti-slip rubber is heel-only; the rest of the outer sole is smooth.
- Rain readiness
- Not an all-weather flat: water-sensitive suede pairs with heel-only rubber.
- Material
- Both Black and Brown Leni colorways pair a genuine suede upper with non-leather lining, sock and outsole
- Suede care
- Use a suede brush, eraser, and protective spray; avoid water on the suede upper.
- Break-in
- Genuine suede upper softens slightly after a few wears; a correctly fitted heel stays secure.
- Variant parity
- All 14 Leni variants cost C$130 and are in stock, so the choice is between color and shoe size.
- Upper material parity
- Both the black and brown Leni colorways use a genuine suede upper, so the color choice does not change softness, scuffing, or water sensitivity.
- Heel security
- The Leni is a simple slip-on with no elastic or built-in heel grip; some wearers report a loose heel, so narrow-heeled buyers may want a stick-on grip.
- Online fit risk
- Zappos fit survey respondents found the Leni true to width (100%) but only 67% true to size, so the main online-ordering risk is length rather than width.
Product record
- Title
- Leni Almond Opening Ballet Flats
- Brand
- Steve Madden
- Price
- 130 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Side view of a single black low-profile ballet flat with a pointed almond toe, low-cut topline with narrow trim, flat thin sole and a small stacked heel; smooth matte upper material and visible vertical heel seam.
- Overall silhouetteSingle shoe shown in true side profile, occupying the full horizontal span of the frame with a low, elongated almond-shaped toe and a low vamp.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.62 · w 0.96 · h 0.28 (high) - Upper material and finishSmooth, matte leather-like upper with very fine grain visible in highlights across the vamp.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Topline trimNarrow welt or binding runs around the low-cut topline, slightly shinier than the upper.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.61 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (high) - Toe shapeAlmond/pointed toe that tapers smoothly from the vamp to a rounded point at the front.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.64 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high) - Sole profileVery thin flat sole with a barely raised small heel; sole appears slightly lighter at the front edge compared with the upper.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.78 · w 0.90 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.76 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high) - Heel seamVertical seam at the rear of the shoe where the heel panels meet, with a narrow back strip wrapping the heel edge.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.66 · w 0.06 · h 0.20 (high) - Interior liningDark interior lining visible along the topline opening; no insole branding legible.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.62 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a seamless light gray background with soft even lighting and a subtle cast shadow beneath the shoe; image framed with substantial empty space above the shoe.
- Background and stagingSeamless light gray background occupying the whole frame.
- Lighting and shadowEven studio lighting with soft highlights on the upper and a subtle shadow directly beneath the shoe.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.80 · w 0.80 · h 0.08 (medium) - Shot compositionShoe centered horizontally, shown in lateral side view; large empty margin above shoe within the frame.
Colors
matte black· upper#15120Dlight beige sole edge· sole edge- Overall silhouetteSingle shoe shown in true side profile, occupying the full horizontal span of the frame with a low, elongated almond-shaped toe and a low vamp.
- 02

Product
Rear three-quarter view of two low-profile ballet flats showing the heel area, topline, and outer upper material of both shoes.
- Overall silhouettePair of rounded-toe ballet flats shown from the rear three-quarter angle, with low flat soles and gently sloping toplines.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.90 · h 0.45 (medium) - Upper materialSmooth, slightly textured leather-like upper with visible fine grain and a matte finish.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.55 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.50 · w 0.42 · h 0.32 (high) - Heel seam and constructionStraight vertical seam at the center back of each shoe forming a discrete heel panel; seam stitching is visible.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.62 · w 0.14 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.24 (high) - Topline bindingNarrow folded binding around the shoe opening with visible stitching along the edge.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.49 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.46 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Sole profileVery low-profile flat outsole with slightly raised heel edge and uniform dark color distinct from upper.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.78 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.77 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Interior lining visibleDark interior lining visible inside the openings of both shoes, appearing slightly recessed from the topline.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.48 · w 0.25 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background and soft shadow beneath the shoes; crop focuses on lower half of frame.
- Background and surfaceEven light gray seamless background and surface with soft shadowing under the shoes indicating top-front lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Shot compositionShoes positioned near the bottom of the frame with ample empty space above; image cropped to show rear and outer sides.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Shadows and reflectionsSoft, diffuse shadows beneath and slightly forward of the shoes; minor specular highlights along the upper indicating low-gloss finish.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.70 · w 0.80 · h 0.25 (medium)
Colors
matte black· upper#120D0Bdark charcoal· outsole- Overall silhouettePair of rounded-toe ballet flats shown from the rear three-quarter angle, with low flat soles and gently sloping toplines.
- 03

Product
Pair of black ballet flats shown from a top-down view; smooth rounded-square toe, low-cut vamp, visible stitched trim around the vamp, and embossed brand name on each insole.
- Overall shapeTwo ballet flats displayed side-by-side in a top-down orientation with a rounded-square toe and low, narrow topline opening.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.04 · w 0.90 · h 0.92 (high) - Upper material and finishSmooth, slightly matte black upper with a fine leather-like texture visible from the light reflection and surface grain.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.05 · w 0.42 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.05 · w 0.42 · h 0.56 (high) - Vamp stitchingNarrow stitched trim follows the vamp opening on both shoes, forming a neat seam around the topline.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.38 (high) - Insole textureFlat black insole with a subtle pebbled texture visible in the interior of each shoe.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.50 (high) - Embossed insole text left“STEVE MADDEN”
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.62 · w 0.27 · h 0.18 (high) - Embossed insole text right“STEVE MADDEN”
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.62 · w 0.27 · h 0.18 (high) - Heel topline detailSlightly raised and folded heel topline with a small stitched seam visible at the back of each shoe.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.80 · w 0.24 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.80 · w 0.24 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Neutral light gray background with soft shadows beneath the shoes; top-down centered composition with even diffuse lighting.
- BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop occupying the full image area behind the shoes.
- ShadowsSoft drop shadows are visible beneath and slightly to the lower left of each shoe indicating diffuse overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.78 · w 0.84 · h 0.18 (medium) - Shot compositionTop-down photographic view centered on the pair with both shoes fully visible and parallel to each other.
Colors
matte black· upper#2D2C2Adeep black· insole#161412- Overall shapeTwo ballet flats displayed side-by-side in a top-down orientation with a rounded-square toe and low, narrow topline opening.