Mary Jane (shoe) facts for kids

Classic Mary Jane or bar shoes by Start-rite (known as Sonnet in the United States).

Mary Janes are low-cut, rounded-toed shoes that are worn almost entirely by girls or women. They are usually low or mid heeled, though there are some that are high heeled. The shoes have one thin strap over the instep of the foot. They are made almost exclusively of leather. These shoes are worn at school, in church or during work (for certain places), and with skirts, dresses and certain types of pants.

Images for kids

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  Modern chunky-heeled Mary Jane shoes

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  The family of Prince Oskar of Prussia in 1925: the three boys (aged 10, 8, and 3) are wearing Mary Janes.

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  Orthopedic Mary Janes

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  Modern Mary Jane school shoes worn with socks. Usually worn by primary school-aged girls, even in the 21st century.

See also

In Spanish: Mary Jane (calzado) para niños