16 Pairs of Mary Janes to Wear This Fall

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Adult takes on our favourite childhood shoe.

By Ivy Tang

Date September 29, 2021

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With the comeback of ballet flats and loafers, it’s only fitting that Mary Janes are the next “it” shoe of the season. Also known as bar shoes or doll shoes, the classic footwear was initially designed for children, but it soon became popular among women of many generations. Nowadays the shoes come in a variety of styles, from easygoing flats, platform pumps to classic low heels.

In recent years, these shoes have shown up on runways, streets and celebrities. Notably, Zoë Kravitz is often spotted on the streets of Brooklyn in her favourite The Row Ava flats, paired with airy babydoll dresses, relaxed trousers or pleated mini skirts. Although these shoes are commonly associated with women’s fashion, they have been embraced by everyone, with the likes of Harry Styles and Tyler the Creator donning them on red carpets and special events.

Whether they’re square toe, T-bar, or multi-strap, here are 16 pairs of Mary Janes that will make you want to skip down the streets.

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The Row

Ava Shoe in Leather

($1,000, The Row)

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Repetto

Rose Mary Janes

($436, Repetto)

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Dior

D-Doll Pump

($1,490, Dior)

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Everlane

The Mary Jane

($154, Everlane)

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Hereu

Alber Sport Men's Tread Sole T-Bar Loafer

($561, Hereu)

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Thom Browne

Trim-Colour Cross-Strap Detail Brogued Mary-Jane Pumps

($1,289, Farfetch)

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Converse x Telfar

Pro Leather Mary-Jane

($178, Telfar)

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Heaven by Marc Jacobs x Nodaleto

Bulla Rei

($480, Marc Jacobs)

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Maison Margiela

Tabi Transparent Mary-Jane Shoes

($995, Maison Margiela)

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Camper

Thelma Burgundy Leather Shoes

($200, Camper)

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JiiJ

Black Gaia Mary Janes

($443, JiiJ)

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Giambattista Valli

Powder Rose Mary Jane Pumps

($1,650, Giambattista Valli)

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Mansur Gavriel

Square Toe Mary Jane

($595, Mansur Gavriel)

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Flat Apartment

Black Pointed Toe Mary Janes Platform Ballerina Flats

($760, Ssense)

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Dr. Martens

8065 Smooth Leather Mary Jane Shoes

($160, Dr. Martens)

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L’Autre Chose

120mm Mary Jane Pumps

($611, Farfetch)

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