Shoes 18 Womens Cotton China Doll Mary Jane Shoes Ballerina Ballet Flats Shoes

3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 7,584 ratings

Price: $14.99 $17.99 Free Returns on some sizes and colors

114 Black Canvas
Size Chart
US Regular
Brand SizeUS SizeHeel to toe (in)
559.5
669.8
7710
8810.3
9910.5
101010.8
111111

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Sole material
Rubber
Outer material
Canvas
Closure type
Buckle

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  • Runs True To Size
  • Easy on Easy Off
  • Very comfortable
  • Very Stylish

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  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4 x 2 x 8 inches; 0.01 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1145
  • Department ‏ : ‎ womens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 4, 2015
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00X44G1ZM
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 7,584 ratings

Customer reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars
3.7 out of 5
7,584 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the embroidery on the shoes. They say it’s very cute and a classic Mary Jane look. Customers are also satisfied with the comfort. However, some customers have reported a bad smell. They are disappointed with the arch support and strap. Customers also differ on fit, value, and quality.

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464 customers mention412 positive52 negative

Customers like the embroidery on the shoes. They mention that it's super cute, has a classic Mary Jane look, and looks exactly as pictured. The shoes are true to size and vibrant orange. The velvet is nice and plush, and the inside is soft cotton.

"...And no arch, so if you don't like that it's not for you. But super cute and such a good price compared to other shoes like this that sell for 100..." Read more

"...Nice touch. I sent a message to the seller saying I must get the correct size this time...." Read more

"...them often because they are flimsy with no support but I love the look of the shoe ! May try an arch innersole...." Read more

"...They have zero support, but they are comfortable and cute and they fit. I’m almost 6th tall, with feet to support the height...." Read more

406 customers mention330 positive76 negative

Customers like the comfort of the shoes. They mention that the velvet is nice and plush, and they do not feel squeezed in them. Some customers also say that the shoes are wearable.

"...They have zero support, but they are comfortable and cute and they fit. I’m almost 6th tall, with feet to support the height...." Read more

"...They look exactly as pictured! They’re super comfy! And fit perfectly!To elaborate, they are a true black, not a faded blackish gray...." Read more

"They are pretty comfortable, nicely cushioned and light" Read more

"...The velvet is nice and quite plush. I wore these to a wedding with a long satin slip dress and it was the look I was going for...." Read more

716 customers mention285 positive431 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the shoes. Some mention that they are true to size, while others say that the sizing is wonky, narrow, and too snug in the toe box.

"Too narrow for me" Read more

"...usually wear a size ten and ordered that in the black canvas and they fit perfectly. They are a completely flat shoe with almost no cushion...." Read more

"...like I was going to tear the fabric just trying to get The sizing is a bit wonky but not anything detrimental. The velvet is nice and quite plush...." Read more

"True to size very simple shoe but I love them. Been wearing them all my life." Read more

542 customers mention197 positive345 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the shoes. Some mention that they are soft, made really well, and sturdy looking. The canvas feels sturdy and the inside is lined with a linen. However, others say that they look cheaply constructed, are not made for long term wear, and have a huge plastic smell.

"...I will not wear them often because they are flimsy with no support but I love the look of the shoe ! May try an arch innersole...." Read more

"...Otherwise I'm pleased with the quality of the shoe. The canvas feels sturdy & I love that the whole inside is lined with a linen-like fabric..." Read more

"...They’re flimsy flat shoes, but I’ve had quite a few pairs over the years so I knew that going in...." Read more

"...They are definitely worth seven dollars. Very very cute. I know they won’t last long but I will get my seven dollars worth out of it for sure :-)..." Read more

199 customers mention112 positive87 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the shoes. Some find them to be a good value, while others say they're a waste of money.

"...But super cute and such a good price compared to other shoes like this that sell for 100 dollars...." Read more

"These are over priced and not well made. The lining inside moves around when you wear them. The glue sticks to the bottom of my foot...." Read more

"...So to find a pair of flats be this cute, this comfortable, and this affordable… WOW!..." Read more

"...The ones with BROWN soles: run large, the toes are more rounded, very cheap buckle. I prefer the look of the brown sole shoe to the black sole shoe." Read more

109 customers mention15 positive94 negative

Customers dislike the smell of the shoes.

"...what I was looking for, style wise, but they have an extremely strong chemical smell." Read more

"...They had a slightly strong smell, as if they were packaged soon after the sole was molded, but I imagine they will air out quickly...." Read more

"...The rubber bottom smells like a petroleum chemical which wears off after a few wearings. Would consider more colors in the future." Read more

"...they were still holding up wonderfully, but started getting that funky smell of which cheap shoes are prone, so I ordered a new pair...." Read more

95 customers mention4 positive91 negative

Customers are disappointed with the arch support of the shoes. They mention that they have little to no arch support or cushioning.

"...They are a completely flat shoe with almost no cushion. And no arch, so if you don't like that it's not for you...." Read more

"...They have zero support, but they are comfortable and cute and they fit. I’m almost 6th tall, with feet to support the height...." Read more

"...The inside, like I mentioned before is comfortable, but has no arch support, which I personally like, but worth noting for people who need it...." Read more

"...The shoes are flimsy and offer no support...." Read more

93 customers mention0 positive93 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the strap of the shoes. They mention that the strap becomes loose as they walk, the buckle breaks, and the stitching on the back of one snapped. Some customers also say that the shoes came sewn on crooked.

"...Could not trust these for dancing though as I never felt the strap was truly secure...." Read more

"...Also the insoles were fraying and glued in poorly. Will be returning and trying another brand to find the cotton maryjanes I remember." Read more

"...My foot is wide, and the strap wouldn't meet the sliding catch. They worked only after sewing and gorilla glueing the strap to the catch tab...." Read more

"...They came apart at the seams in 2 weeks. The sizing is always off, but I did expect the shoes to last at least 1 yr...." Read more

Doesn't Look Like The Picture
3 Stars
Doesn't Look Like The Picture
So I ordered these for my Tai Chi class. My instructor requested we wear footwear with as little cushion as possible and as thin as possible to feel the floor. These definitely fit that criteria. There is zero support and they are very thin in sole and material making them lightweight and almost as though you are barefoot.I was disappointed when I saw the design I ordered looked nothing like the picture. As you can see from the pic comparison. I paid more for that design as I thought it was pretty but only to get a cheap version of what was pictured.I noticed from the reviews people received different type of clasps. I received the "S" clasp. I had never had a shoe with this type of clasp so I had to look up old reviews and questions to figure out how to properly hook it. As you can see from the pictures, it just simply hooks behind the Buckle.I wore them out for the first time for several hours, not only to my Tai Chi class but to do some shopping as well. They were surprisingly comfortable despite having minimal soles or support. The Buckle stayed in place and I had no issues there.I'm a 9 1/2 but typically shoes and clothing from China run small so I ordered a 10. They fit perfectly. So I would suggest possibly ordering a half size up.Despite the disappointing design, the shoes still fit my purpose and I decided to keep them for my class. If I received the design I ordered I probably would have given these 5 stars.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2020
Size: 11Color: 118 Black Micro SuedeVerified Purchase
Hi, this review is for the black cotton mary janes by Shoes 18. They are fantastic, fit extremely well and are cute as heck if you love the vintage retro look of the '70s and '80s. The white Shoes 18 mary janes also fit the bill, maybe they run a tad bit large. But they are still very wearable and comfortable. The success of the black and white shoes led me to wanting other colors. I purchased red, light blue and pink. Sadly they didn't live up to the reputation of the black and white shoes. While ordered on the same Shoe 18 site, they were from different manufacturer's. They were very much UNDER SIZED though listed as the same as the black and white ones. Very narrow and the length barely fit. They run extremely smaller. While wearable, they offer little comfort. My foot is wide, and the strap wouldn't meet the sliding catch. They worked only after sewing and gorilla glueing the strap to the catch tab. They are all cute though. Just beware that these China flats come from different manufacturer's and as such you can't count on size unifomity. Deffenently a hit and miss. I still give 5 stars for the excellent black and white flats I sought to begin with. Good luck.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
Size: 10Color: 115 WhiteVerified Purchase
I have been buying these Asian slippers since the late 1980s and these are the worst pair I have ever bought. They came apart at the seams in 2 weeks. The sizing is always off, but I did expect the shoes to last at least 1 yr. Instead I have to trash them after no time at all. Cheap materials, glued and not sewn either. Don't waste your money. Also, I was sent the wrong pair twice! I ended up keeping the 2nd pair. I should be paid double for wasting so much time with returns and customer service. Be aware you probably won't get what you ordered.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
Size: 10Color: 114 Black CanvasVerified Purchase
I usually wear a size ten and ordered that in the black canvas and they fit perfectly. They are a completely flat shoe with almost no cushion. And no arch, so if you don't like that it's not for you. But super cute and such a good price compared to other shoes like this that sell for 100 dollars. I don't expect it to last a long time but at this price it's easily replaceable
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
Size: 9Color: 114 Navy CanvasVerified Purchase
I love the color of the shoes . They are lightweight . Wear a 8 1/2 . I bought a 9 . They are perfect length wise but a little big and loose fitting on the top of my foot . I will not wear them often because they are flimsy with no support but I love the look of the shoe ! May try an arch innersole. For the price they are fine and just what I expected . Was a little confused by the hook buckle . I’ve never seen that before . They are fun and I’m glad I bought them .
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
Size: 11Color: 115 BlackVerified Purchase
Received the wrong pair, ordered black canvas with black soles, received black velvet with brownish soles. Though I would have preferred the ones I actually ordered, especially with the price difference, it’s not a big enough deal to bother returning or exchanging them. They’re flimsy flat shoes, but I’ve had quite a few pairs over the years so I knew that going in. They have zero support, but they are comfortable and cute and they fit. I’m almost 6th tall, with feet to support the height. It’s hard to find Chinese women’s shoes above a size 8/9 so I’m rolling with it. Bought them for a closed option for wearing with summer dresses without getting rocks in my feet or having them slip and slide off while walking through my gravel driveway.
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2021
Size: 8Color: 114-t BlackVerified Purchase
I was so excited when I saw that they had these on Amazon. I am an 90’s grunge girl at heart (yes I still dress that way) and I used to wear a pair of these out pretty constant. Good thing they were inexpensive! Not really knowing how my adult feet were going to handle them now, since they are flat and so light. To my awesome surprise though, they are super comfy...I wore mine a whole day and my feet were happy. They soft, made really well and just darn cute. Just a heads up about sizing though... if you are look for a pair, they do run a little big. I wear a 8.5, sometimes 9 and I had no clue since they don’t have half sizes. The 9 was super big and sloppy and the 8 was good. They do stretch out quite a bit too. For a poor struggling college girl, one thing that I have always loved, is you can hand wash them in cold h20 and pop them in a cool dryer for a few and they shrink right back up...Good as new! So, if you still haven’t decided, I say go for it! I’m on the search for some other colors now. Good Luck and Enjoy
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Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2022
Size: 9Color: 114 Black EmbVerified Purchase
First of all, I got the flower embroidered black ones. I saw them and audibly gasped bc I have a shirt with the same flowers so it was PERFECT. For the price, I just had to try them.

They look exactly as pictured! They’re super comfy! And fit perfectly!

To elaborate, they are a true black, not a faded blackish gray. The flowers are embroidered just as pictured. The type of fabric, trim, and lining are all very comfortable. As someone who struggles with being able to comfortably wear shoes without socks, I was pleasantly surprised at how soft everything was. The soles are sturdy looking and the type of material that bends easily with each step but not crack or make that loud clacking sound. The inside, like I mentioned before is comfortable, but has no arch support, which I personally like, but worth noting for people who need it.

Some people had issues with smell and the strap, mine have a new shoe smell not bad and not gasoline-like as I’ve seen some mention. My straps function perfectly, no issues like some have mentioned.

As far as fit, mine fit my feet perfectly. I have flat chunky feet that are wide. My family refers to the family foot shape as Barney Rubble. LOL — So, I usually struggle to find a flat or heel to fit right. Usually sneakers are my only comfort shoe. So to find a pair of flats be this cute, this comfortable, and this affordable… WOW! My shoe size can be anywhere from 7.5 US Women’s all the way to 9.5 US Women’s.. All depends on the brand and style of shoe. So, 8.5 is a happy medium that I usually go with and hope for the best, HOWEVER, the Amazon recommended size was 9, so I went with that. I’m glad I did, bc I think the 8.5 would’ve been tight. So, the 9 fit me in width, it also allows the strap to sit comfortably and not tight, and the length has a teeny bit on room in the toes.. not too much but not tight.

If they fall apart after one wear or something else like that, I’ll update, otherwise they’re awesome!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars BEST. PURCHASE. EVER.
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2022
First of all, I got the flower embroidered black ones. I saw them and audibly gasped bc I have a shirt with the same flowers so it was PERFECT. For the price, I just had to try them.

They look exactly as pictured! They’re super comfy! And fit perfectly!

To elaborate, they are a true black, not a faded blackish gray. The flowers are embroidered just as pictured. The type of fabric, trim, and lining are all very comfortable. As someone who struggles with being able to comfortably wear shoes without socks, I was pleasantly surprised at how soft everything was. The soles are sturdy looking and the type of material that bends easily with each step but not crack or make that loud clacking sound. The inside, like I mentioned before is comfortable, but has no arch support, which I personally like, but worth noting for people who need it.

Some people had issues with smell and the strap, mine have a new shoe smell not bad and not gasoline-like as I’ve seen some mention. My straps function perfectly, no issues like some have mentioned.

As far as fit, mine fit my feet perfectly. I have flat chunky feet that are wide. My family refers to the family foot shape as Barney Rubble. LOL — So, I usually struggle to find a flat or heel to fit right. Usually sneakers are my only comfort shoe. So to find a pair of flats be this cute, this comfortable, and this affordable… WOW! My shoe size can be anywhere from 7.5 US Women’s all the way to 9.5 US Women’s.. All depends on the brand and style of shoe. So, 8.5 is a happy medium that I usually go with and hope for the best, HOWEVER, the Amazon recommended size was 9, so I went with that. I’m glad I did, bc I think the 8.5 would’ve been tight. So, the 9 fit me in width, it also allows the strap to sit comfortably and not tight, and the length has a teeny bit on room in the toes.. not too much but not tight.

If they fall apart after one wear or something else like that, I’ll update, otherwise they’re awesome!!
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Anne
5.0 out of 5 stars Love love love
Reviewed in Canada on May 2, 2024
Size: 10Color: 114 Black CanvasVerified Purchase
These are exactly how I remembered! Well made, comfortable, flexible… so cute. Sized up and that was perfect!
Gerardo
5.0 out of 5 stars Comodidad
Reviewed in Mexico on March 25, 2024
Size: 9Color: 114 Black EmbVerified Purchase
Calzado muy cómodo.
Gemu
4.0 out of 5 stars These are not the classic cotton flats
Reviewed in Canada on May 31, 2023
Size: 9Color: 114-t BlackVerified Purchase
I have been looking for the traditional cotton mary janes of my childhood; up until about 3 years ago I could find them in little Chinese markets but lately I haven't had any luck, it seems like velvet is the trend for them now. I looked long and hard at these pictures and they appeared to be the right fabric; they are not. They are more like a canvas, which, esthetically, is great, they hold their shape nicely. BUT they are extremely hot. I've tried replacing the insoles but they are still uncomfortably warm. If you aren't a die hard traditionalist about the fabric, these are nice little summer shoes. If you hate sweaty, hot feet, I wouldn't recommend.
DS
5.0 out of 5 stars Too big
Reviewed in Canada on February 21, 2023
Size: 8Color: 118-t BlackVerified Purchase
They are almost perfect, not standardized sizes...will add extra liners. Great deal!
Shell Bee
1.0 out of 5 stars Size not to what is on Amazon
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2022
Size: 9Color: 118-t BlackVerified Purchase
Sizing to big