T-Strap Mary Janes, Low Heel

These T-Strap Mary Janes, low heel and all, were made for days when a 1920s outfit has to last from morning until the last song. This is a vintage-style T-strap in an Oxford-inspired shape with a block heel of about 0.4 to 1.2 inches (1 to 3 cm), so you stay close to flat.

Black T-Strap Mary Janes for Swing Dancing

Black matches any flapper dress, hides scuffs and looks sharp with seamed stockings. The T-strap keeps the foot in place through spins and kicks, and the low heel keeps lindy hop or Charleston steps comfortable. Think of them as street shoes you can dance in rather than studio shoes with a suede sole.

Brown Mary Janes with Tweed, Plaid and Daytime Outfits

Brown softens the look in daylight: wide-leg trousers with a knit vest, a plaid skirt with ankle socks, or a tweed suit at a vintage fair. It also suits a 1920s country wedding, where black can feel formal.

Sizing Your Low Heel Mary Janes

Sizes run EU 35 to 40, roughly US women's 5 to 9. Compare your foot length with the size chart on this page. Higher heels and other styles are in our mary jane heels.

T-Strap Mary Janes FAQ

Are they comfortable enough for work or school?

The heel is only about 1 to 3 cm, close to a flat shoe. As with any new pair, wear them at home for an evening first.

Black or brown: which goes with more outfits?

Black suits more evening and 1920s looks, while brown pairs better with earthy colours, denim and tweed. For a single pair to wear at a Gatsby party, choose black.

Can I wear them with tights?

Yes. Sheer black or nude tights flatter the black pair, and opaque brown, mustard or burgundy tights look good with the brown pair in autumn.