Do you ever look at your wardrobe and say, “I don’t have practical shoes to wear?” Because let me tell you, I definitely have. When it comes to curating a collection of fashionable and functional footwear, it can sometimes be a challenge, even for an editor. I often get swayed to test drive another one shoe trends easily or even buy another pair of heels (despite already owning too many too uncomfortable). You can see why it’s important to invest in durable and comfortable shoes, and luckily for me, one style of shoe is back in style: the mary jane.
It’s not that this classic style is really outdated, but rather the focus on more trendy styles (ahem, background sandals, glass heelsand ballet apartment), the mary jane shoe wasn’t quite part of the conversation. However, considering that this shoe has been spotted in recent runway collections and the fashion set has clearly begun to re-style the style, it’s safe to say that this shoe is starting get the recognition it deserves again. After all, this shoe is said to be one of the best buy you can create because it’s not only versatile in terms of styling (you can find it in everything from platforms to wheels) but also has limitless styling possibilities. And to prove it, I’ve rounded up 15 year-round mary jane shoe outfits and shopped for the key pieces needed to recreate your own look. Fasten your seat belt because after reading this article, you will no longer claim to have any good shoes.
