Mary Janes Might Just Be the Best Thing to Happen to My Feet

Finding comfortable footwear can be a crapshoot. I rarely find that the new pair of shoes I just had to have are actually comfortable, leading the same three pairs to be overworked in their constant rotation until they have no choice but to peter out on me. While I’m not one to say no to a new boot, I always find myself reaching for the same few pairs at the end of the day and said boot is often gathering dust in the back of my closet. When I do take them out for a spin, my return home usually includes a pit stop at the first Duane Reade I stumble upon so I can load up on band-aids. That is, until now — there’s a new kid on the block giving reprieve to some of my tried-and-trues. Enter: the Mary Jane.

The Mary Jane may just be the hero item my feet have been waiting for all along. They’re comfortable, (most are) affordable, and they’re the perfect way to instantly jazz up any look with just the right amount of cuteness. Those ripped jeans and holey sweater are given a new identity when paired with a Mary Jane. So go forth and shop… your feet will thank you.