If you thought ballet pumps, possibly the most comfortable of footwear fashions ever invented, were the reserve of sprinting interns hotfooting it to Starbucks with speed not short of athlete quality, then you thought wrong.

Ballet pumps have been at the receiving end of a cool-over thanks to impeccable off-duty style experts the likes of Jessica Alba and Olivia Palermo, who have effortlessly upgraded the status of these heelless beauties to très chic.

Following in the footsteps of these lovely ladies (pardon the pun), we’ve selected ten super comfortable, not to mention covetable, ballet pumps we wouldn’t mind living in everyday, and we’re pretty sure you wouldn’t, either.

Take your pick from our favourites and revel in the delight of a no-heel, pain-free feet day!

1. French Sole India Red Croc Print Ballet Pump, £90

2. French Sole Henrietta Glitter Ballet Pump, £100

3. French Sole Simple Cream Quilted Leather Ballet Pump, £92

4. Sam Edelman Camel Baxton Flat Camel Pump with Gold Tip, £79

5. Bloch Hot Coral And Black Luxury Ballet Flat, £88

6. Bloch Citique Rochelle Lace Overlay Flat Pump, £60

7. Bloch Mikong Raphaela Stardust Flat Pump, £92

8. French Sole Henrietta Leopard Pony Hair Ballet Pump, £123

9. French Sole Henrietta Black Quilted Patent Ballet Pump, £108

10. Bloch Black Patent Plain Stretch Ballet Pump, £110