Tieks by Gavrieli

Let’s be honest. At some point, most women have made a deal with themselves: either wear comfortable shoes or wear good-looking ones. Rarely both. Tieks by Gavrieli decided that was a deal worth breaking. These little ballet flats - with their now-famous teal soles - have built one of the most loyal fanbases in women’s footwear. Not through flashy advertising. Not through celebrity endorsements you can’t miss. But through something much harder to fake: word of mouth, worn soles, and women who simply won’t wear anything else. So what exactly is the big deal about Tieks? And why does leather matter so much? Let’s walk through it - literally.  First Things First: What Are Tieks? Tieks are foldable ballet flats made by the brand Tieks by Gavrieli. They are sold directly through the brand’s website, tieks.com , and they come in one style - the classic ballet flat - but in more than 60 different colors, textures, and finishes. You’ve got your classic solid colors like Matte Black and C...

You have probably seen them on Instagram. Maybe a friend wore them and you asked where she got those cute flats with the blue sole. Or maybe you searched " comfortable ballet flats " and Tieks kept coming up. And then you saw the price — and you stopped. We get it. Spending a good amount of money on a pair of flats feels like a big decision. So before you buy, let us give you an honest, straightforward review of Tieks. What women love about them, what they do not love, and whether they are truly worth the investment. First, What Exactly Are Tieks? Tieks are ballet flats made by a Los Angeles-based brand called Gavrieli.  They are handcrafted using premium Italian leather . Each pair takes over 150 steps and 3 full days to make. The shoe has a few features that set it apart from regular flats: A split sole design that lets the shoe flex and bend with your foot A thick rubber outsole in the brand's signature Tiek Blue color for grip and cushioning A cushioned hee...

Some gifts are opened, appreciated, and quietly forgotten. A candle burns down. A box of chocolates disappears in a weekend. A gift card sits in a drawer until it expires. And then there are the gifts that become part of someone’s life — that show up in family photos years later, that travel to four countries, that get mentioned in the thank-you note and then again at dinner two years on. Tieks are that kind of gift. And if you’ve ever received a pair, you already know exactly what we mean. “I bought my first pair of Tieks about three years ago when another mom told me about the brand, and I have been swearing by these comfy flats ever since.” Why Tieks Work as a Gift (When Most Shoes Don’t) Shoes are notoriously tricky to give. The size has to be right. The style has to match the person. The occasion has to call for it. Most people never try — and we understand why. But Tieks sidestep almost every one of those concerns. Here’s why: Sizing is straightforward. Tieks fit true to size, a...

There are places in this world that feel less like destinations and more like a state of mind. Palm Springs, California is one of them. Tucked against the San Jacinto Mountains in the Sonoran Desert, it is a city that has always done things differently - pools the color of aquamarine, palm trees swaying against terracotta peaks, and a mid-century modern design legacy that never goes out of style. It is glamorous, unhurried, and unapologetically pink. That spirit now lives in a flat. Tieks by Gavrieli has launched Palm Springs Pink was launched in 2024, the newest addition to their Cali-inspired Vegan Collection, and it captures everything that makes the desert oasis so enduringly iconic - warm, rosy tones, organic texture, and a certain effortless cool that works just as well at a poolside brunch as it does navigating a city sidewalk. If you have been looking for a reason to try Tieks’ vegan line - or simply want to add a flat that tells a story - Palm Springs Pink Tieks are worth yo...

For two years, I scrolled past the Tieks content. The glowing reviews, the “I own seven pairs” confessions, the devoted Instagram accounts dedicated entirely to documenting their tieks ballet flats in various exotic locations. I thought: it’s just a flat. How good can it possibly be? Turns out, quite good. Embarrassingly good. Good enough that I am now the person writing the glowing review, which I did not see coming when I first landed on the Tieks website with deeply sceptical eyebrows. Here’s everything I wish someone had told me before I wasted two years wearing inferior shoes. First, Let’s Talk About What Tieks Shoes Actually Are If you’re new to the brand, here’s the quick version: Tieks shoes are Italian-leather ballet flats made by a brand called Tieks by Gavrieli. They are sold exclusively online - there is no physical retail location, which is either a dealbreaker or completely irrelevant depending on how much you enjoy shopping from your sofa. The things that make them dif...