Anonymous
Post 04/02/2024 09:53     Subject: Grown women wearing mary janes
Anonymous wrote:A mentally ill neighbor in her late 40s would wear mary janes, stripped 'holly hobby' knee socks and mini skirt with pig tails. She also only watched children's movies. I regret the day I ever spoke to her.


Wow, you're so nasty. If dressing that way makes her happy instead of suicidal, what harm is she causing you?
Why do you discriminate based on appearance?

For shame, PP.
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2024 09:48     Subject: Grown women wearing mary janes
Depends how they're worn, like most things. PP's neighbor is obviously not the style icon. An adult woman dressed in a "normal" way w/Mary Janes, sure - fine. I have had them and would wear another pair if I found a pair that were comfortable.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2024 21:49     Subject: Grown women wearing mary janes
A mentally ill neighbor in her late 40s would wear mary janes, stripped 'holly hobby' knee socks and mini skirt with pig tails. She also only watched children's movies. I regret the day I ever spoke to her.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2024 21:00     Subject: Grown women wearing mary janes
Is OP dissing Harajuku girls? Racist.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2024 20:51     Subject: Grown women wearing mary janes
Anonymous wrote:Comfort. If they are suffering from arthritis or other back pain or hip pain, this could be the shoe with relief.


BINGO!

Some people are so self-absorbed, they cannot imagine a world where people would make different choices. Nor can they fathom what it might be like to be less than fully able-bodied.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2024 20:50     Subject: Grown women wearing mary janes
Anonymous wrote:can someone explain this to me? I do not understand why any grown woman would wear a shoe with a little strap/ ie a version of mary jane. It feels like an insane fashion choice. what am i missing? why do shoe designers do this? we are not 8.


You are not fun so there is no explanation I could provide that you would understand.

Go in peace.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2024 19:23     Subject: Grown women wearing mary janes
Love them
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2024 19:07     Subject: Grown women wearing mary janes
I get compliments from men on my Mary Janes all the time. They are funky with a vintage vibe and 3” heels.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2024 16:42     Subject: Re:Grown women wearing mary janes
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My foot is not pointed. I prefer a shoe made to accommodate my foot, rather than having to make my foot accommodate a pointed-toe shoe.


Your toes don't have to fill the whole shoe.


With a wide foot, any part of the point is painful.


True


Don't forget those of us who have bone spurs or arthritis! I can't wear any pointed toe shoes any more.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2024 16:04     Subject: Re:Grown women wearing mary janes
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My foot is not pointed. I prefer a shoe made to accommodate my foot, rather than having to make my foot accommodate a pointed-toe shoe.


Your toes don't have to fill the whole shoe.


With a wide foot, any part of the point is painful.


True
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2024 15:27     Subject: Grown women wearing mary janes
I have narrow heels but need a wide toe box for bunions. I can basically only wear shoes that have laces or a strap or they fall off.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2024 15:06     Subject: Grown women wearing mary janes
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:There are Mary Janes for men now.
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/mary-jane-shoes-for-men/

I like them because they stay on.

I can't understand why any grown woman would wear high heels that wreck her posture and cause ankle, tendon and calf injuries, and leave her unable to walk distances in comfort.

What shoes don’t stay on!?


For me, anything that doesn’t cover the instep. So, there has to either be a strap, or the shoe has to cover most of the foot.
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If you have narrow heels, you walk out of almost anything. Alas, manufacturers seem so careful to be size inclusive by offering many styles in wide widths but very few in narrows.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2024 15:01     Subject: Grown women wearing mary janes
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:There are Mary Janes for men now.
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/mary-jane-shoes-for-men/

I like them because they stay on.

I can't understand why any grown woman would wear high heels that wreck her posture and cause ankle, tendon and calf injuries, and leave her unable to walk distances in comfort.

What shoes don’t stay on!?


For me, anything that doesn’t cover the instep. So, there has to either be a strap, or the shoe has to cover most of the foot.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2024 14:51     Subject: Grown women wearing mary janes
I love this style. Jimmy Choo has a pair too

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/stuart-weitzman-vivienne-mary-jane-pump-women/7640962?color=BLACK+PATENT&size=6.5&country=US¤cy=USD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=seo_shopping&utm_channel=low_nd_seo_shopping&srsltid=AfmBOopgV9LyWRBoDsB15ECdKuYQUowhvgkgOsUhIgnVb1U1DDuwT4fDay8
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2024 14:50     Subject: Grown women wearing mary janes
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It’s horrible. I’m with you, OP.


+1. They're very unflattering and make legs look short and chunky.


Depends on which MJs you're wearing and with which outfit. My 20 yo DD likes the chunky platform MJs from Doc Marten. They look great on her and she's only 5'0" tall and 95 lbs.

Not my DD but this looks really cute


If they were so unflattering and make legs look short/chunky, I don't think the Rockettes would wear them so often. Scroll through the pictures and you'll see it's what they wear most often. https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/photos/2012/12/photos-rockettes-costumes-choreography



Ok I am not on the side of people arguing against Mary Janes, but obviously the Rockettes wear them so the shoe doesn’t go flying off during a high kick


Well, sure, but if they didn't look good, the Rockettes would wear something else with a strap or one of their boots.