Skip to content
  • Essence GU
  • Beautycon
  • NaturallyCurly
  • Afropunk
  • Essence Studios
  • Soko Mrkt
  • Ese Funds
  • Refinery29
  • WeLoveUs.shop
  • 2026 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
  • Celebrity
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Entrepreneurship
  • News
  • Shopping
  • Video
  • Events
  • Subscribe
Home • Shopping

Mary Jane Shoes Are The Surprising Summer Trend We Love

The nostalgic flats have made a triumphant return to our closets.
Mary Jane Shoes Are The Surprising Summer Trend We Love
Photo: Free People
By Jennifer Ford · Updated June 18, 2024
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

There were many things I passionately detested in my childhood, only to embrace as an adult: leafy greens, bedtimes, and Mary Jane shoes—now making a stylish comeback. Once dismissed as relics of the past, these shoes are now a must-have for those who prioritize comfort and style ( hi, it’s me). What I failed to appreciate before? Their timeless elegance and versatility. They effortlessly complement everything from dresses to tailored pants, making them a wardrobe staple. Here, I’ve curated a selection of Mary Jane shoes my parents wouldn’t have to beg me to wear.

Jeffrey Campbell Sutton Mesh Mary Janes
Available at Free People
150 Shop Now
Moira Mary Jane Flats
Available at Free People
128 Shop Now
Reformation Bethany Mary Jane Flat
Available at Nordstrom
268 Shop Now
Vans Mary Jane Shoe
Available at Vans
60 Shop Now
Sam Edelman Michaela Mary Jane Flat
Available at Nordstrom
130 Shop Now
Jeffrey Campbell Mia Mesh Mary Janes
Available at Free People
148 Shop Now

We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on the links we provide, we may receive compensation.