August 6, 2012 10:49 AM BST
Hi Sue
I think Amy Jane means flat shoes....hence flats.
Its a term commonly used by shoe retailers for womens' shoes without heels. See one link here - http://www.shopstyle.co.uk/browse?fts=flats+shoes
For me when I am walking round the Village they make a lot of sense, either in your handbag for when you get foot ache or sometimes as a change if you know you will be on your feet for a long time, like Sparkle.
Hope that helps
Pauline xxx
This post was edited by Pauline Smith at August 6, 2012 10:50 AM BST