FOOTMATES Emma Patent Leather Mary Jane Girls Party Dress Shoes with Custom-Fit Insoles, Hard Bottom, Slip-Resistant Non-Marking Outsoles - Red Patent, 8 Toddler (1-4 Years)

Best known for its “classic” offerings, Footmates uses only the finest materials for its high quality sandals, saddle shoes, english sandals, t-straps, mary-janes and oxfords. Offered from infant US Size 0 through youth US Size 5, Footmates also has an exclusive removable dual insole “Custom Fit System” (CFS) which allows for customized fitting of the shoes to meet the individual needs of children.

Mary Jane shoes (sometimes referred to as “doll shoes”) began appearing in the early twentieth century. They were originally named for a character in Richard Outcault’s Sunday comic strip Buster Brown, and in 1904 companies began to market the Mary Jane shoe, based on those worn by Outcault’s eponymous character. The shoe was immediately popular with both boys and girls, though for many the formal and semi-formal Mary Jane has become an enduring and romantic symbol of girlhood.

The Emma is a fantastic light and chunky take on the classic dress Mary Jane. Its single-strap, hook and loop closure is easier for little ones to engage. The patent leather upper and soft leather foot-linings cradle children’s growing feet, making for a comfortable flat walker. Adorable and practical, the Emma is available in stylish black, navy blue, delightful red, charming rose gold metallic, bone pearlized, and elegant white. The roomy toe box, stable arch support, and breathable leather lining are all engineered with little feet in mind, so your toddler can be comfortable and confident, looking their best on their next walk in the park, at school, and any special occasion.