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Mary Jane Shoe

Mary Jane is the American term for the classic strapped shoe or sandal with a low-to-medium thick or thin sized heel and a rounded closed toe. Some variations of the style have a more pointed toe but never to an extreme. Mary Jane shoes were once regarded as children shoes but have been revamped for adults. Mary Jane shoes usually have a single buckled strap that extends across the instep, which helps to keep the foot inside the shoe.

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The signature style of the adult Mary Jane shoe is black patent leather with a thin medium height heel, although it can be bought in other variations. The Mary Jane shoe can either be dressy or casual depending on how the shoe is constructed and the materials used. Black patent leather Mary Jane shoes are regarded as dressy and look great on women with skirts, dresses or pants. Children's Mary Jane shoes are made to be more appropriate with a thicker shorter heel. Mary Jane shoes can be found in either leather or patent leather in colors such as: