These TikTok-Famous Dr. Martens Mary Jane Shoes Easily Add Some Cool-Girl Edge to Your Feminine Spring Style — And They’re 40% Off Today
Olivia Cigliano
Commerce Writer & Producer at Footwear News and WWD
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Spring has finally sprung, so while the flowers are busy blooming, you can get to work on refreshing your footwear rotation for sunny days ahead. These punk-meets-preppy Dr. Martens 8065 Mary Jane shoes have racked up a whopping 5.6 million views on TikTok, and bring an edgy twist to the trending schoolgirl silhouette — while still being tough enough to brave dreaded April showers (mud and all). Luckily, the timeless shoe is seeing a serious 40% off sale today in three versatile colorways, and one Footwear News Shop editor already added a pair to her cart.
Dr. Martens 8065 Mary Jane Shoes made their ground-breaking debut in the 1980s, and, like most of the brand’s heritage footwear, fused a classic silhouette with infallible practicality. No longer just a dress shoe, the style married quintessential Mary Jane T-bar uppers with Dr. Martens’ supreme durability features, like rugged AirWare rubber soles, tough leather, and heat-sealed upper and sole stitching, priming them for decades-worth of wear. Today’s vintage-inspired iteration maintains the original design and then some — this time with airy brogueing at the upper and a wider footbed with a rounder, roomier toe box, making them ideal for hot days and wide feet.
The Mary Jane shoe trend has been blossoming over the past several seasons (and hundred years), and there’s certainly no end in sight. We’ve seen iterations of the shoe styled by stars like Taylor Swift, Gigi Hadid, Sofia Richie, and Zoë Kravitz in both casual and elegant ensembles. Mary Janes can “take you from the airport to city-strolling, or out to dinner,” Tatiana Hambro, Editorial Director at Moda Operandi, previously told Footwear News. She explained that the shoe is a more sensible swap for an everyday sneaker, and considers them a chic and supportive middle ground between “hardy leather fisherman sandals and more delicate ballerina pumps.”
With Dr. Martens’ rocker feel, the shoe bodes well for outfits that bring equal parts sugar and spice. Think: Frilly socks and a flouncy miniskirt, à la Olivia Rodrigo who’s worn several colorways of the 8065 Mary Jane, or baggy jeans, girly jewelry, and a vintage tee. Its polished sensibility seamlessly plays in formal ensembles, too, whether in office-appropriate ensembles with trousers and a sweater vest, or as a wedding guest shoe with a silky slip dress.
Dr. Martens’ cult-following sings the praises of the 8065 Mary Jane style. “I love these shoes,” said one shopper. “They didn’t take long to break in — I ordered a size up after referencing the size guide. They fit perfectly. I’m a hairstylist and on my feet all day, my back pain and foot pain have been so much better since I’ve been wearing these shoes.” Another wrote, “These Docs make my feet happy. I can’t wait to wear them with spring dresses.”
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Olivia Cigliano is a Commerce Writer & Producer at Footwear News and WWD where she writes shopping content on the best-rated footwear, TikTok style trends, and more. Olivia received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Emerson College, and her byline can be found in publications including Elite Daily and CR Fashion Book. She regularly reports on exciting shoe deals from top footwear brands like Dr. Martens at FN.
