These days, Mary Jane shoes—which are typically made of leather or patent leather ... 6-year-old Shirley Temple also wore strap pumps in Baby Take a Bow (1934) and Stand Up and Cheer!

Le Monde Beryl's Mary-Jane flats – which come in a number of different fabrics, including this summer-appropriate woven leather – have been worn by everyone from Alexa Chung to Sofia Richie ...

says wearing mary janes “instills a sense of nostalgia to being back in the school classroom.” Her pair of choice comes from the independent British brand Home of Hai and are made of leather ...