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NextImg:This Nostalgic Shoe Is Back And As Cool As Ever
New Mary Janes from Naturalizer, Sofft and Frye
Amazon, Zappos
New Mary Janes from Naturalizer, Sofft and Frye

Variations of the Mary Jane shoe have been a style staple since the early 1900s. Their popularity and silhouette has changed a lot over the years (they’ve been a formal style for little kids, a go-to shoe for 1920s flappers and 1960s mod squads, and chunky-soled must-have for late ’90s trendsetters, among many others) but the overall message is clear: this strappy style is here to stay. And seeing as it’s been on a major trend upswing for the past several years, it should come as no surprise that your trusted one-stop retailer, Amazon, has made it easier than ever to snag a pair.

So whether you’re looking for your first pair or adding to your collection, read on for a list of our current favorite ways to hop on board the Mary Jane train.

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The anything-but-basic starter shoe

I know many people (myself included) who own at least one pair of Sam Edelman’s Michaela flat, and there’s a very good reason for that: It’s a flat, so it can be dressed up or down and comfortably worn from day to night; it has a nicely balanced square toe that’s on-trend but still very understated; and it comes in so many color and material combinations that you’d be hard pressed to pick just one. The brand also does a version with studs, and one with a ruched throat.

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Amazon
A Y2K comeback
Put me in a babydoll dress, tie a flannel shirt around my waist, and transport me back to an open mic at a coffee house in 1999, and these chunky Dr. Martens Mary Janes are the shoes I will be wearing. That said, they’re also an excellent addition to any of the ‘90s looks that are being rehashed today, so you can add to cart without worrying about a time machine.
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An off-white Mary Jane with a little bit of height
Zappos

If you're in the market for just a hint of a heel, try these this affordable pair from Sofft that one reviewer said was “comfortable even with [their] bunions.” They're lined in leather and have a rubber midsole for added traction. The circular brass buckle adds a classic touch.

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An all-leather option with a cool double strap
Frye

A sister style to the beloved Carson ballet flat, this double strap Mary Jane is constructed with Frye's signature leather and Western-inspired hardware for a look that's a little bit offbeat but still elegant.

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An unassumingly avant-garde pair
From a distance, these Franco Sarto Mary Janes look like a basic flat, but closer inspection reveals a sharply defined square toe and a sculptural, slightly elevated (0.75”) heel that add interest and utter chic-ness without being over-the-top. They also come in 15 different color/material combos from subtle to showy, depending on how much you want to stand out from the crowd.
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The classic silhouette with a twist
Amazon

We're enjoying this inventive take on the Mary Jane silhouette, with an open back that makes the style feel more like a mule. It’s made from faux leather and boasts and ever-so-slightly squared off toe.

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A very comfortable, very washable option
My Rothy's Mary Janes are currently in heavy rotation, but that particular style isn’t on Amazon yet (though you can get their best sellers) — which actually isn’t a problem, because I may actually like this VIVAIA pair more. Much like the fantastically comfortable flats we’ve already raved about, this strappy pair is a pleasure to wear, is washing machine-friendly, and comes in a bunch of great colors and prints.
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A rounded toe version that’s still grown-up

Round toe Mary Janes are a little-girl classic, but this simplest of styles, when done right, can look great on ladies too. Case in point: This understated shoe from Steve Madden, whose softly rounded (but not bulbous) toe and delicately narrow strap make it minimalist-chic must-have.

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One of many fun designer lookalikes

Down to the soft-V high throat, medium strap width, and distinctly shaped double buckle, these fishnet Mary Janes are shockingly similar to these Alaia’s. If you’ve got $900 burning a hole in your pocket, by all means go with the designer version. But especially since mesh isn’t easily classified as “timeless,” I’ll take the pair that costs $60, thank you very much.

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Another beautiful runway-esque pair

Another designer lookalike (this time reminiscent of Phillip Lim), these flower-embroidered mesh Mary Janes aren’t as faithful to the original as the pair above, but they are just as cute — in fact, I think delicate, ballet slipper-esque strap makes me like them even more than their pricier counterpart. I also really like that they’re 1/10th the price.