mary janes

A style of women's shoes characterized by a single strap across the top of the foot in place of laces or a zipper. Usually black, short-heeled or flat, and very smooth-featured, with a simple buckle to hold the strap tight. Commonly seen with school uniforms and lolita fashion.

Not to be confused with loafers, which can also have a strap but running over a leather top, or with uwabaki, which are indoor shoes used in Japanese schools.

Examples

Left are loafers, right are Mary Janes.

See also

• Loafers
• T-bar sandals
• Uwabaki
• Tag Group:Attire

This tag implicates shoes (learn more).