Now ballet pumps are making a return, ... Flat loafers go with ankle-length, straight trousers or ankle-less jeans and many Ivy League-style, sophisticated and sporty outfits.

A staple of early-2000s fashion, ballet flats are making a comeback with celebs like Meghan Markle and Gigi Hadid. But health experts warn they could ruin your feet and cause injuries.

How to style block heeled ballet flats: Upper East Side Style. Style some classic black block heel pumps with a touch of gingham and some ankle-length socks for a thoroughly Gossip Girl-inspired look.

Ballet flats have minimal cushioning and their lack of straps or laces can also contribute to shin splints, stress fractures, bunions and blisters.