Let’s hear it for the humble Mary Jane — dare we say, the most versatile shoe style out there? Are you a chunky platform girlie or do you prefer something soft, sleek and feminine? Do you like to rise to stacked heights or stand comfortably in a ballet pump style? Either way, you’re covered. She’s preppy, she’s Parisian, she’s even kinda punk when styled a certain way. From ’60s mods to ’90s grunge, indie sleaze to the recent stompy Nodaleto craze, it’s no wonder the trend comes around so often.
In 2023 there’s no one way to step into this strappy trend, so we’ve rounded up the very best Mary Janes out there. Unsurprisingly for a trend so deeply rooted in Parisian style and closely related to the ballet flat, French brands Rouje, Repetto, Carel, and Jonak are our go-tos for classic patent iterations in graphic shades of black, white, and red. But the US is giving the French a run for their money with some of the most exciting and unique Mary Janes we’ve found. Look to Charles & Keith for Bratz-style mega-platforms, Anthropologie for cherry red Mary Jane pumps, and Reformation for metallics and diamanté buckles.
Click through for our selection.
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Best Black Mary Janes
Reformation Mimi Buckle Pump, $, available at Reformation
Dolce Vita Lakota Heels, $, available at Dolce Vita
Zara Buckled Lug Sole Mary Janes, $, available at Zara
Rouje Babies Shoes, $, available at Rouje
Linea Paolo Belle Mary Jane Pump (Women), $, available at Nordstrom
Best Red Mary Janes
Urban Outfitters Corinne Strappy Mary Jane Platform, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Repetto Red Georgia Ballerina Flats, $, available at SSENSE
Maeve Platform Mary Jane Heels, $, available at Anthropologie
Sandy Liang Mary Jane Pointe In Red Satin, $, available at Sandy Liang
Larroudé Blair Block Pump In Wine Velvet, $, available at Larroudé
Best White Mary Janes
Charles & Keith Pixie Platform Mary Janes, $, available at Charles & Keith
Schutz Dorothy Patent Leather Pump, $, available at Schutz
Kate Spade Maya Flats, $, available at Kate Spade New York
& Other Stories Patent Leather Mary Jane Pumps, $, available at & Other Stories
Carel Peche, $, available at Carel
Best Metallic & Shimmery Mary Janes
FP Collection Mystic Mary Jane Flats, $, available at Free People
Sam Edelman Michaela Metallic Leather Mary Janes, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
J.Crew Anya Mary Jane Flats In Metallic, $, available at J.Crew
Steve Madden Mingle Mary Jane Pump, $, available at Zappos
Best Platform Mary Janes
ASOS DESIGN Preppy Mary Jane Platforms In Green Croc, $, available at ASOS
Sarah Flint Sarah Flint X Gracie Perfect Mary Jane Platform 85, $, available at Sarah Flint
Circus NY Khiara Faux Leather Heeled Mary Janes, $, available at Saks OFF 5TH
Chinese Laundry Pollyanne Mary Jane Pump, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
Justine Clenquet Pink Kim Mary Jane Heels, $, available at SSENSE
Dear Frances Harlow Pump, Black, $, available at Dear Frances
ASOS DESIGN Selene Mary Jane Mid Heeled Shoes in Black, $, available at ASOS
Rouje Babies Shoes, $, available at Rouje
Zara Block Heel Shoes, $, available at Zara
Vagabond Dorah Loafer, $, available at Vagabond
& Other Stories Patent Leather Mary Jane Pumps, $, available at & Other Stories
Repetto Rose Mary Janes, $, available at Repetto
Carel Black Patent Leather Mary Janes, $, available at Carel
Jonak Paris Mid-Heeled Booties With Buckle Straps, $, available at Jonak Paris
Charles & Keith Patent Buckled Mary Jane Flats – Red, $, available at Charles & Keith
Cuctos Camilla Heeled Mary Jane Sandal in Soft Cow Patent, $, available at Cuctos
christintinaboutique Square Toe Mary Jane Shoes, $, available at Etsy
Repetto Tara Mary Janes, $, available at Repetto
christintinaboutique Rose Single Shoe Square Toe Mary Janes, $, available at Etsy
Penelope Chilvers Low Mary Jane Velvet Shoe – Red, $, available at Penelope Chilvers
VintageParkShoes Women Retro Mary Jane Shoes, $, available at Etsy
Where’s That From ‘Araceli’ Block Heel Mary Jane Pumps, $, available at Debenhams
Repetto Rose Many Janes, $, available at Repetto
M&S Collection Leather Patent Platform Court Shoes, $, available at Marks & Spencer
Carel White Patent Leather Mary Janes, $, available at Carel
Koi Footwear Tira Mary Janes ‘White Washout Edition’, $, available at Koi Footwear
Nodaleto Bulla Babies Patent-Leather Platform Mary Jane Pumps, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Reformation Mimi Buckle Pump, $, available at Reformation
Oliver Bonas Mary Jane Double Buckle Golden Leather Shoes, $, available at Oliver Bonas
Carel Ariana Laminated Silver Leather Mary Janes, $, available at Carel
Nodaleto Bacara 55mm Glitter Mary-Jane Shoes, $, available at Farfetch
Repetto Rose Mary Janes, $, available at Repetto
ASOS DESIGN Chunky Mary Jane Shoes With Diamonte Buckles, $, available at ASOS
VintageParkShoes Women’s Mary Jane Shoes, $, available at Etsy
Charles & Keith Carlisle Platform Mary Janes – Black Textured, $, available at Charles & Keith
Schuh Black Sophie Platform Mary Jane High Heels, $, available at Schuh
Office Max Out Mary Jane Platform Courts Pink Patent, $, available at Office
Jonak Paris Heeled Mary Janes With Platform, $, available at Jonak Paris
Simply Be Tortosa Mary Jane Velvet Platform Heeled Shoes, $, available at Simply Be
Vagabond Brooke Pumps, $, available at Vagabond
KOI Mary Jane platform Heeled Shoes in Orange Patent, $, available at ASOS
Charles & Keith Patent Block Heel Mary Janes – Cognac, $, available at Charles & Keith
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