More chic than a sneaker, more relaxed than your standard flat, the Bensimon Elastique Tennis Flat is a great option for casual ensembles when a sneaker is just too, well, sneaker-y. It's also a current best seller at online fashion boutique ShopBop.
The Bensimon Elastique Tennis Flat is a canvas flat with rubber toe cap, sidewall and sole. It features interesting seam details that make it a bit more fashionable than a plain canvas flat. It comes in 6 colors, including basic beige and white, but the Gris Moyen (regular grey) and Gris Fonce (dark grey) are my favorite. They are less stark than black, but can serve essentially the same function in your closet -- a simple neutral that will pair well with most other colors. The Gris Moyen version is pictured here.
→ Buy the Bensimon Elastique Tennis Flats, $57.00, at shopbop.com; shipping and returns are free.