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Shop Rothy’s Viral Mary Jane Flat for Over 40% Off
If there’s one footwear trend that has major staying power right now, it’s the Mary Jane, whose Parisian-inspired chicness has been embraced by the runways, celebrities, members of the royal family, and the fashion set alike. Mary Janes may fit in perfectly with summery ensembles consisting of linen dresses or capri pants, but they’ll also serve as the ultimate transition shoe once fall comes around: adding a sweet touch to leather trench coats, your go-to dark denim, and skirt suit coordinates straight out of “Clueless.” And if you’re on the hunt for a pair that hits the mark on style, comfort, and affordability, we’d be remiss not to point you to the Rothy’s The Square Mary Jane, which is currently on sale at Nordstrom for over 40 percent off until August 3.
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Part of the 2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale’s covetable fall fashion deals, which are coming to an end this Sunday, The Square Mary Jane is one of those rare, on-sale gems you have to snag at the annual event. Not only does it fit perfectly into fall’s Mary Jane trend co-signed by stars like Jennifer Lawrence (who recently stepped out in a sporty, cushioned pair that contrasted with her bright-red trousers), Daisy Edgar-Jones (a repeat fan of both the silhouette’s flat and heeled versions), and Ayo Edebiri (who’s making slingback Mary Janes even cooler through her masterful outfit mashups), but the shoe is one of the top-selling creations made by cult-fave brand Rothy’s.
Showing off its star power, The Square Mary Jane in particular has been spotted on celebrities from Paris Hilton to Leighton Meester, but Rothy’s has a long list of A-list fans who have stepped out in various styles of its high-achieving and fashion-forward flats — including Meghan Markle, Katie Holmes, Emma Roberts, and Lily Collins.
The Square Mary Jane from Rothy’s regularly garners thousands of views on TikTok: appearing in videos that provide all-seasons styling inspiration for the shoe and show off its functionality on weekend trips. A particularly viral TikTok clip that generated over six million views touts the benefits of the footwear choice while emphasizing its comfort as compared to blister-inducing counterparts. “It’s a good day when you don’t have to sacrifice comfort for trends,” the user behind the popular post writes in the video’s caption. “I am not being dramatic when I say I will be living in these for spring and summer.”
But how exactly does the Rothy’s The Square Mary Jane dole out comfiness when so many comparable shoes fall short? Like all of the brand’s products, it’s crafted out of recycled water bottles knit into a fabric that’s inherently softer and more pliable than patent leather. A standout feature here is also a plush, pillowy footbed that feels supportive in any setting — whether you’re taking the shoe out for brunch with the girls or your nine-to-five office job. The style’s strap is slim, flexible, and not constraining in the least, while its upper similarly bends with your foot’s daily movements.
Our favorite part of the shoe — besides the fact that you can get it for almost half off at Nordstrom right now! — is that it’s completely machine washable, so long as you remember to take out the insole and wash it in cold water next to, but never inside, the Mary Jane itself. And if you’re looking to tap into the animal-print trend seen on tons of fall 2025 runways (whether it be Miu Miu‘s snakeskin-clad, low-pro sneakers, Dries Van Noten‘s flashes of cowhide outerwear, or Khaite‘s sleek leopard looks), Nordstrom is offering a version of The Square Mary Jane not found on the Rothy’s site anymore: the spotted Jungle Cat, which will look especially wonderful with leather pants, a white T-shirt, and a corporate-approved blazer.
“These are the perfect shoes and no one can change my mind! They’re so cute and you can wear them with anything from sweatpants to a skirt. AND they’re machine washable?! I told my husband if I could only have one pair of shoes for the rest of my life, it would be these. They’re unique enough to get lots of comments — prepare to be asked about them everywhere you go,” a verified Rothy’s reviewer shared this past April about her new The Square Mary Jane acquisition. “HIGHLY recommend. I wear them for 12+ hour days commuting to/from work in a major US city. I have flat, wide feet and, normally, flats don’t work out for me, but these shoes are extremely comfortable. They’ve held up so well after almost six months of multi-week, all-day wear,” another wrote in the highly active r/Rothy’s Reddit thread.
See what all the hype’s about for yourself by shopping this must-have addition to your fall shoe rotation fast — because once August 3 arrives, the Rothy’s The Square Mary Jane is back to being $159.
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Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD and FN. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska frequently covers sales on celebrity-loved footwear, including bestsellers in the Rothy’s universe.