Celebrities Keep Wearing the Comfy Shoe Style We’re Spotting Everywhere — Score Mary Janes from $25

Looks like we’re all about to have a new friend this summer — Mary Jane, or Mary Janes, we should say!  

Yes, the preppy shoe style is, once again, popping off. Katie Holmes has been seen wearing Mary Jane flats twice, including a $430 pair from ATP Atelier and a darker navy blue pair at the beginning of May, while Jane Fonda walked the Cannes red carpet in a silver pair from Margaux. Mandy Moore also recently danced in some alongside her former This Is Us costars, and then there’s Taylor Swift, who wore $995 Versace ones on a boat date in Lake Como. 

And the style wasn’t exactly low-profile last year either: It’s been spotted on the feet of Oscar-winning actresses like Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone, as well as model sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid. So, you get the picture — Mary Janes are a universal go-to for celebrities of all ages. 

The spiel is this: Mary Janes are still flat, so they’re going to be better for walking than a pair of kitten heels or clunky clogs. They’re also not going to flop around on your feet because of their handy strap across the top, which will keep them secured (even more so than a pair of regular ballet flats) on carnival rides, coffee runs, and more.

Mary Jane Flats Inspired by Celebrities 

Cushionaire Petal Mary Jane Knit Flat, $40 (Save 33%)

The Cushionaire Petal Mary Jane Knit Flats look similar to my favorite ballet flats from Vivaia, a celebrity-worn brand, but for a discounted price of $40. They have a similar knit texture and a neutral color that’ll blend in with your summer whites and gauzy linen pieces. The strap also has an adjustable buckle for a fit that’s exactly the way you want it. 

Marc Fisher LTD Urella Mary Jane Flat, $60 (Save 50%)

On the other hand, leather shoes, like these from Marc Fisher, have a classic and timeless appeal that’s hard to beat. This pair, which is half-off, is like a mix between The Row’s $820 ballet flats and $820 Mary Janes: They’ve got a thin strap like the former, but a square-toe and less flimsy structure like the latter. And you’ll be a bit raised off the floor since they have a slight heel. 

Old Navy Mary Jane Square-Toe Ballet Flats

One shopper described the Old Navy Mary Jane Square-Toe Ballet Flats as “high-end looking,” while a second said that they were “really cute and padded” — so it’s no wonder why more than 900 shoppers had eyed them on the day of writing. The top strap is also made from elastic, which will have more give and cause less digging. They’re only $25 and come in sizes 6 to 11. 

Keep scrolling to shop more Mary Jane flats inspired by Holmes, Moore, and other stars now. 

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