Finally a trend to save our soles! Banish those killer heel hangovers with flat-astic Fall 2009 collections from Jil Sander and Chloé.

Stilettos may be de rigeur for traditionalists, but flats add a youthful edge to day and evening ensembles. Fashionistas looking to lengthen their gams should pair a short dress with sexy sandals à la a certain Ms. Theron. Similarly, take a cue from Miranda Kerr’s streamlined style and pair dark denim or cigarette trousers with coloured flats.

Fashionistas need not fret because this season’s flats come in a seductive range of prints and embellishments, designed to convert even the most die-hard stilletoed sister . Lanvin’s bow-embellished patent leather ballerinas add feminine flair, while Tory Burch’s ponyskin leopard print flats spice up the plainest of emsembles. Comfortable chic is the name of Fall’s fashion game and boy, are we glad!