If you have spent more than five minutes on fashion TikTok this week, you have likely seen the resurgence of the “glove flat.” It is exactly what it sounds like: a ballet flat with a higher vamp that molds directly to the shape of your foot, ditching the rigid structure of older styles for something vastly more comfortable. High-end designers and celebrities have been pushing the trend hard—Katie Holmes was recently spotted in a $790 pair, while premium basics brands like Everlane are moving units of their $115 staple version. But the real story heading into the holiday weekend isn’t luxury footwear; it’s that Old Navy just undercut the entire market.
As part of a massive site-wide Memorial Day promotion that officially ends online on May 20, 2026, Old Navy has slashed the price of their viral glove flats by 50 percent. According to E! Online, the retailer’s budget-friendly take on the trend is flying off digital shelves. They are built from heat-proof materials designed for summer wear, offering a breathable, affordable alternative that looks nearly identical to the high-fashion versions currently saturating social media feeds.
The glove flats aren’t the only nostalgic footwear seeing a massive markdown. The sale has also heavily discounted Old Navy’s collection of jelly sandals, a direct revival of the iconic 1990s trend that has surged back into cultural relevance. According to Kadaradio’s reporting on the sale, certain lattice and Mary-Jane jelly styles have dropped as low as $9.99 during the holiday weekend window.
The aggressive pricing strategy places Old Navy in direct competition with brands like Steve Madden and Free People, who are also leaning heavily into the jelly and glove flat silhouettes for the 2026 summer season. However, by dropping price points into the $10 to $20 range, Old Navy has effectively democratized the TikTok aesthetic just as peak summer shopping begins. The retailer’s official Memorial Day landing page confirms the steep discounts are part of their broader “50% Off Everything” event.