Here are comfortable ballet-flat options you can buy in Australia, plus quick buying tips so you get a good fit.

Top picks (comfort features + where to buy in AU)

• Vionic (e.g., Minna, Caroll, Lena): built-in removable EVA orthotic footbed for arch support and designed to help alignment — good if you need support or have plantar‑fasciitis. Sold through Vionic’s Australian site and local retailers. (au.vionicshoes.com.au)

• Hush Puppies (e.g., The Ballet, Belle): soft leather uppers, padded collar and “Bounce Tech” cushioning, removable insole (so you can use your orthotic) and a dual-fit option (remove insole for wider fit). Available on Hush Puppies Australia and major Australian shoe stores. (hushpuppies.com.au)

• Clarks ballet flats: long‑standing reputation for comfortable everyday flats with flexible soles and cushioning; widely stocked in Australian retailers (Charles Clinkard, department stores). Good if you want reliable, well‑fitting leather flats. (lyst.com)

• Arcopedico (fabric/lytech flats): very flexible, lightweight, breathable uppers that “hug” the foot, twin‑arch/removable footbed and machine‑washable options — excellent if you want a forgiving, stretchy fit or have bunions. Sold in Australian stores and specialist retailers. (footcareshoes.com.au)

Quick buying & fit tips

• Try removable‑insole models if you use custom orthotics — you can swap them in. (Vionic, Hush Puppies and many Clarks models offer removable insoles.) (au.vionicshoes.com.au)
• If you’re between sizes or have a wide forefoot, look for models that list width (or that say “fits wide”) or that offer a dual‑fit (remove insole). Hush Puppies and Vionic note this in their AU product pages. (hushpuppies.com.au)
• Consider fabric/stretch uppers (Arcopedico) for bunions or hammertoes since they conform to the foot. (footcareshoes.com.au)
• Look for low heel/sole cushioning and flexible outsole for all‑day walking; a small heel (5–15 mm) can reduce heel strain compared with fully flat soles. (Many of the above brands use cushioned footbeds and TPR/TR outsoles.) (au.vionicshoes.com.au)
• Buy from Australian stockists or brand AU sites so returns/exchanges are local (Vionic AU, Hush Puppies AU, Clarks retailers, Arcopedico merchants). Check each retailer’s return window before ordering. (au.vionicshoes.com.au)

Price ranges (typical in AU)

• Vionic / Hush Puppies / Clarks: mid‑range — roughly AUD 90–200 depending on style and sales. (soleintegrity.com.au)
• Arcopedico: midrange, often AUD 100–230 depending on model and retailer. (greensfootwear.com.au)

Where to look in Australia

• Brand AU sites: Vionic (au.vionicshoes.com.au), Hush Puppies AU (hushpuppies.com.au). (au.vionicshoes.com.au)
• Retailers/stockists: Titley’s Footwear, Sole Integrity, Charles Clinkard, specialist comfort/orthotic shoe stores, and local shoe boutiques that stock Arcopedico. (titleysfootwear.com.au)

If you want, I can:

• Narrow recommendations to a budget (e.g., under AUD 120) or style (pointed toe, round toe, leather vs fabric).
• Pull current in‑stock models and prices from specific Australian stores right now.

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