A pair of ballet shoes is a staple in every well-edited shoe collection, but even the most tried-and-true favorites can, well, be yawners. This season, the basic ballerina is getting a not so ho-hum makeover with the addition of a chunky heel. Jeffrey Campbell also refreshed his Bitsie 2 with a more scooped out front. This may be that basic in your wardrobe you turn to for all things denim.

• Soft leather upper
• Unlined
• 1 3/4-inch heel
• Man-made sole
• Runs true to size

Soft leather upper