Looking around this summer, you can’t but notice a surge of fully-grown women wearing Mary Janes, this summer’s biggest shoe trend. These subtly sophisticated slippers are the go-to comfortable shoe for laidback summer chic. Of course, French women and best-dressed Brits including Jane Birkin, Twiggy and Alexa Chung all wore these dainty flats in days gone by. It is only now, as the style returns, that us mere mortals are catching on. Today’s high street is awash with thoroughly modern Mary Janes to choose from, some with skinny elastic straps, others made with sturdy buckles.

From leopard print and metallics to velvet and satin, this is our round up of the best Mary Janes on the net. Shop our favourite styles here. Put your best foot forward. You know you want to.