The Mary Jane sneaker has emerged as the perfect blend of elegance and practicality, combining the classic strap design with comfortable rubber soles. This innovative hybrid is rapidly becoming London’s must-have footwear for 2025, merging preppy nostalgia with contemporary Shoreditch street style.
Unlike traditional Mary Janes, these sneaker versions keep your feet comfortable and dry while navigating London’s busy streets. Major brands including Asics, Adidas, and Miu Miu have created their own distinctive interpretations, offering something for every style preference.
Whether you need a practical everyday option, a statement piece, or versatile footwear to complement various looks, our curated selection highlights the best Mary Jane sneakers worth adding to your collection this season.
Premium and Luxury:
Marni Denim Mary Jane Sneakers, £575
Featuring contrast stitching and a chunky platform sole, these denim Mary Jane sneakers are a bold yet chic addition to any shoe collection. The rich indigo denim upper is complemented by oversized rubber toe caps. Creating a striking contrast between the classic Mary Jane silhouette and a canvas sneaker.
Miu Miu Tyre ballerina shoes, £730
These Miu Miu shoes offer a more sporty take on the trend. Featuring flat rubber soles and a lightweight polyamide upper, accented by suede detailing around the toe. A bold Mary Jane strap embossed with the brand’s logo completes the design.
Stella McCartney Elyse Star-Studded Mary Janes, £735
Stella McCartney’s take on the trend reimagines the classic Mary Jane silhouette with the brand’s iconic Elyse platform. Featuring silver buckle straps, star stud details and a rounded toe, the MJ upper is finished with a signature saw-edge micro sole and a sporty wedge heel.
Mid-range:
Camper Karst, £135
With a recycled PET upper and XL EXTRALIGHT® Organix™ 3.0 outsoles, this unisex design offers a fresh take on the hybrid, inspired by the rugged beauty of the Tramuntana mountains. Its ergonomic design also borrows from the classic Camper Karst sneaker, featuring pebbled soles and waved detailing.
JW Pei Caitlin Lace-up Ballerina Sneakers, £100
As opposed to embracing the signature Mary Jane strap, these suede sneakers adopt the form of a dainty MJ shoe, complete with arched rubber soles and crossover shoelaces. These can be dressed up or down, making them the perfect ballet core accessory.
Bimba Y Lola Blue Sporty Ballerina, £110
These sporty ballerina shoes are a perfect fusion between ballet and street style, featuring a double strap and a split leather and fabric upper. Available in striking electric blue, navy, classic black and white, these MJ sneakers also come in a bold black net finish for an extra sporty touch.
ATT String Maryjane Sneakers, $93
Crafted from rubber and vegetable leather, these sneakers feature chunky, sculpted black soles with deep treads, adding an athletic edge to their feminine design. Furthermore, the strap detail, complemented by matching pink laces, cleverly integrates the signature features of the two shoe styles.
High Street and Affordable styles:
Zara Double Strap Faux-Patent Ballet Flats, £27.99
These faux-patent flats feature a double strap and a rounded toe, resembling a sporty football trainer and making for a lightweight hybrid.
Chuck Taylor All Star Dainty Mary Janes, £60
Featuring durable canvas and signature Chuck Taylor design details, these versatile sneakers reimagine the classic low-top by replacing its laces with two slim buckle straps. Available in a wide range of colourways, the hybrids elevate the classic ‘dress and Converse’ pairing with a modern twist.
Vans Mary Jane Trainers, £27.99
Another canvas design, these Vans Mary Jane sneakers resemble the form of an upgraded plimsoll. However, unlike the British P.E. staple, they feature an adjustable buckle closure for the full MJ experience and a more comfortable fit.
Adidas Samba Mary Jane, £ TBC
The Adidas Samba proved itself to be the trainer of 2024, and its latest variation, the Samba Mary Jane, proves that the suede and leather shoe is here to stay. Featuring the same distinctive Trefoil stripes and gum cupsole as a regular Samba, the only difference in this anticipated release is a wider opening, complete with a velcro strap.
Free People Sporty Mary Janes, £88
Available in black and red, these sporty Mary Janes feature a rounded rubber sole and toe bumper for an athletic, sneaker-like feel. With stretchy neoprene uppers, they provide a lightweight, everyday shoe for effortless style and comfort.
Collaborations and Exclusives:
Asics Gel-Lokros Kiko Kostadinov x Heaven By Marc Jacobs, £444
This Asics collaboration seamlessly blends the signature styles of London-based designer Kiko Kostadinov and Heaven by Marc Jacobs, resulting in a striking compound shoe. Featuring chunky rubber soles and a paneled design, the sneaker is finished with two dainty buckled straps and quilted star embroidery, adding a youthful, feminine touch.
Onitsuka Tiger x PATOU Mexico 66 Ballerina, £352
In collaboration with the French fashion house, these Onitsuka Tiger hybrids offer a reimagined silhouette of the classic trainer, finished with a double strap and ‘Patou Tiger’ emblems.
Maison Margiela X Salomon Xt-MaryJane, £350
This collaboration merges the DNA of the two brands in an equal balance between unique design and outdoor performance. Featuring a narrow opening and a sleek textile upper, the fashion-forward design is finished with Margiela’s signature number motif across the toe and single strap. Choose from a vibrant multi-colour option or a classic black finish.
Adidas x Taqwa Bint Ali women Megaride Mary-Jane, £170
These Mary Jane-inspired sneakers are a futuristic fusion of styles, featuring full open tunnels on the midsole, stitched leather detailing, and an adjustable midfoot strap. The design is elevated by a sleek, rounded silhouette, while the mix of smooth leather and rubber tunnels adds texture and depth to the statement shoe.
