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Custom Adult Merry Jane

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With classic styling and revolutionary comfort, this perfect minimalist Mary Jane shoe makes feet so happy, we had to call it Merry.

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Looking for this shoe in smaller sizes? Check out our Custom Youth Merry Jane.

We’ve created your go-to shoe for timeless style and endless wearability; in fact, many customers tell us their foot pain disappears when they put on these custom Mary Jane shoes for women! This shoe’s minimal, flexible design enables natural foot function for every social function. Made with our signature premium full-grain leather and durable Vibram soles, the Merry Jane’s buckle-closure strap allows for an adjustable, customized fit. Take these shoes on your next adventure, and you’ll maneuver past all obstacles easily—and in style!

  • Flexible, minimal Vibram rubber sole molds to your foot
  • The spacious toe box uses our standard sole shape, allowing feet to stretch comfortably.
  • Buckle closure for adjustable fit
  • Choose from your own colors, cutouts or appliquĂ©s
  • Made with premium, responsibly sourced leathers. Color swatches are available upon request.
  • Handcrafted in Oregon, USA.
  • Custom Mary Jane shoes in brand new condition are fully returnable according to the terms of our return policy.

You can measure your feet or your child's feet at home using a book, a ruler and a wall. You can then see where the measurement fits on our unisex shoe size chart to find the recommended shoe size.


Measure Your Feet...

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Place bare foot with heel barely touching the wall and longest toe barely touching the flat spine of a book. Step away carefully and measure the distance from the wall to the book.

... and Find Your Size

Once you have the measurement, look for it on the charts below to find the recommended Softstar shoe size. Contact us if you have questions.

Note: we do not recommend tracing feet because doing so usually gives a larger measurement.

Softstar Adult
Shoe Size
US Shoe Size Foot Length Foot Width
5 Unisex 4.5 - 5 Mens
5.5 - 6 Womens
22.2 - 23.0 cm Regular: 8.1 - 9.8 cm
Wide: 9.9+ cm
6 Unisex 5.5 - 6 Mens
6.5 - 7 Womens
23.0 - 23.9 cm Regular: 8.4 - 10.1 cm
Wide: 10.2+ cm
7 Unisex 6.5 - 7 Mens
7.5 - 8 Womens
23.9 - 24.7 cm Regular: 8.7 - 10.4 cm
Wide: 10.5+ cm
8 Unisex 7.5 - 8 Mens
8.5 - 9 Womens
24.7 - 25.6 cm Regular: 9.1 - 10.8 cm
Wide: 10.9+ cm
9 Unisex 8.5 - 9 Mens
9.5 - 10 Womens
25.6 - 26.4 cm Regular: 9.3 - 11.0 cm
Wide: 11.1+ cm
10 Unisex 9.5 - 10 Mens
10.5 - 11 Womens
26.4 - 27.3 cm Regular: 9.6 - 11.3 cm
Wide: 11.4+ cm
11 Unisex 10.5 - 11 Mens
11.5 - 12 Womens
27.3 - 28.1 cm Regular: 9.9 - 11.6 cm
Wide: 11.7+ cm
12 Unisex 11.5 - 12 Mens
12.5 - 13 Womens
28.1 - 28.9 cm Regular: 10.2 - 11.9 cm
Wide: 12.0+ cm
13 Unisex 12.5 - 13 Mens 28.9 - 29.8 cm Regular: 10.5 - 12.2 cm
Wide: 12.3+ cm
14 Unisex 13.5 - 14 Mens 29.8 - 30.5 cm Regular: 10.9 - 12.6 cm
Wide: 12.7+ cm
15 Unisex 14.5 - 15 Mens 30.5 - 31.4 cm Regular: 11.2 - 12.9 cm
Wide: 13.0+ cm
  1. This chart accounts for growing room.
  2. Many of our youth sizes end at size 4Y. In these cases, you can find the next size up in our adult category starting with size 5U (adult unisex). Note that measurements differ slightly for sizes that overlap on both our youth and adult sizing charts because the youth chart accounts for growing room and the adult chart does not.
Softstar Youth
Shoe Size
Approx Age Range Foot Length Regular Width
1Y 4 - 6 Years 18.5 - 19.4 cm 6.4 - 8.0 cm
2Y 5 - 8 Years 19.4 - 20.2 cm 6.7 - 8.3 cm
3Y 5 - 8 Years 20.2 - 21.0 cm 7.3 - 8.9 cm
4Y 6 - 10 Years 21.0 - 21.9 cm 7.5 - 9.1 cm
5Y/5U 6 - 10 Years 21.9 - 22.7 cm 8.1 - 9.8 cm
6Y/6U 8 - 10 Years 22.7 - 23.6 cm 8.4 - 10.1 cm
  1. This chart accounts for growing room.
Child Size Approx Age Range Foot Length Regular Width
2 0 - 6 months ≤ 10.2 cm 4.3 - 5.9 cm
3 6 - 12 months 10.2 - 11.1 cm 4.6 - 6.2 cm
4 12 - 18 months 11.1 - 11.9 cm 5.0 - 6.6 cm
5 18 months 11.9 - 12.8 cm 5.3 - 6.9 cm
6 18 - 24 months 12.8 - 13.6 cm 5.6 - 7.2 cm
7 2 years 13.6 - 14.5 cm 5.7 - 7.3 cm
8 2 - 3 years 14.5 - 15.3 cm 6.0 - 7.6 cm
9 3 years 15.3 - 16.2 cm 6.4 - 8.0 cm
10 3 - 4 years 16.2 - 17.0 cm 6.7 - 8.3 cm
11 4 - 6 years 17.0 - 17.9 cm 7.1 - 8.7 cm
12 4 - 6 years 17.9 - 18.7 cm 7.5 - 9.1 cm

Want Sizing Detail by Style?

OR: Try Our Printable Stand-On Sizing Guides

Our printable shoe size charts provide another way to help you find the best fit for your feet. These are especially useful for small children who don't like to sit still. Just print the guide for the appropriate age group below and follow the instructions on the page.

Before you print these guides, make sure your printer settings will not shrink or scale the page. Uncheck any boxes labeled "Fit to Printable Area" and/or set scaling options to "None."

Shoe Care

We want you to get the most out of your Softstar shoes. Follow the guide below for tips on keeping your shoes clean and maintained.

Click these links to jump to tips for specific materials:

 



Care Tips for Full Grain (smooth) Leather Shoes

Includes Sublime, Nova, Dublin, Highline, Torino, Alpine, Shiny, LITE, Plonge, Aged, and Vegetable-Tanned Leathers

WHEN THEY FIRST ARRIVE:

Softstar Shoes are made from eco-friendly leathers tanned in the USA. Leather is a natural product and some variation in texture and hide markings is to be expected. Because we use leather colored with non-toxic food grade dyes, there will likely be some initial color transfer to your socks or skin if your shoes become damp. This will decrease with use, but we don't recommend wearing your new Softstars with your favorite white socks the first time you take them for a spin.

If your shoes are a little snug at first in the toe box area, you can gently stretch them by stuffing the toe box with a dry cloth. Push the cloth tightly into the front of the shoe and let sit stuffed overnight to stretch. Do not use a damp cloth as the water can stain the leather or innersole of some leather types, rendering it non-returnable.

MAINTENANCE:

Most full grain leather we use is naturally water resistant, but our special vegetable-tanned leather (available only by custom selection on some of our design-your-own shoes) and Colorado leather are "naked" leathers and will stain from water alone. You can clean shoes as needed with water dampened cloth and let air dry, but please note if you do this on vegetable-tanned or Colorado leather then you will need to wet/stain the entire shoe to avoid water marks. Condition the leather as often as desired with any quality leather dressing, but be careful to keep it away from the edges of your rubber soles. Do not use mink oil on your shoes, as it can degrade the adhesion on bonded soles and cause the sole to separate from your shoe over time. We highly recommend Bee Natural Amore for general conditioning or Rain & Snow or Nikwax Full Grain Waterproofing on smooth leather for enhanced water resistance. The color on shiny metallic shoes will eventually patina with use into an antique wear look, which can be accelerated with repeated use to water and high wear (e.g. scuffing toes).

WASHING:

We do not recommend frequent washing of any leather product as it strips the leather of it's natural oils and tends to dry stiffer. For all of our leathers (except vegetable-tanned) you can clean by hand with a damp cloth, or if needed you can hand wash your leather shoes using a gentle shampoo and cool water. Let them air dry. Do not attempt to dry your shoes by exposing them to high heat, such as a clothes dryer, a hair dryer or by leaving them on a radiator or next to a fire. Doing so may damage leather or rubber soles.

We are often asked if our shoes can be washed in a washing machine. While not recommended as a normal course of action, when in dire straits the Elves have been known to toss a pair of shoes in the machine and generally have had good results. Just don't mix them with any other item because of color bleeding. Shoes with sheepskin can take 3-4 days to air dry if fully submerged in water, but you can speed up the drying by stuffing with old newspapers and replacing the paper twice a day.

 



Care Tips for Suede and Nubuck Shoes

WHEN THEY FIRST ARRIVE:

Softstar Shoes are made from eco-friendly, tanned in USA leathers. Leather is a natural product and some variation in texture and markings is to be expected. Because we use natural food grade dyes in our leather, there will likely be some initial color transference to your socks or skin if your shoes become damp. This will decrease with use, but please do not wear your new Soft Stars with your favorite white socks the first time you take them for a spin!

If your shoes are a little snug at first across the top of the toes, you can gently stretch them by stuffing the toe box with a slightly damp rag. Push the cloth tightly into the front of the shoe (don't worry, you won't hurt it). Let the stuffing sit in the shoes overnight to stretch the leather.

MAINTENANCE:

Use a suede brush to remove dirt. You can also choose to use a suede/nubuck leather care product to protect against stains and water absorption (we recommend Nikwax Nubuck & Suede Proof). While not necessary, it will help keep your shoes looking new over time. Do not use generic leather care products on suede, but only those specifically formulated for suede. Products for full grain or smooth leather will be too oily and may permanently darken and mat suede fibers. Please do not use mink oil on any Softstar shoes as it will mat the fibers of our natural leather and will break down the adhesive soling on styles that have bonded soles.

Over time, suede outsoles naturally develop a smoother surface with wear If you’d like to refresh the texture and add some extra grip back, a quick touch-up with a suede brush can easily restore the nap.

WASHING:

We do not recommend frequent washing of any leather product because it will strip the leather of it's natural oils and cause it to dry stiffer. When a suede brush is not enough, you can use a damp cloth or hand wash your suede shoes with a gentle shampoo and cool water, then let them air dry. Do not attempt to dry your shoes by exposing them to high heat, such as a clothes dryer, a hair dryer or by leaving them on a radiator or next to a fire. Doing so may damage leather or rubber soles.

We are often asked if our shoes can be washed in a washing machine. While not recommended as a normal course of action, when in dire straits the Elves have been known to toss a pair of shoes in the machine and generally have had good results—just don't mix them with any other item because of color bleeding. Be sure to give your wet shoes ample time to air dry. Shoes with sheepskin can take 3-4 days to air dry if fully submerged in water, but you can speed up the drying process by stuffing them with old newspapers and replacing the paper twice a day.

 



Care Tips for Sheepskin Boots

Softstar Phoenix boots are made from genuine, high quality sheepskin.

While genuine sheepskin is incredibly cozy and beautiful, it is also delicate and will stretch under strain. When wearing your Phoenix boots, use care to avoid stepping off the back or sides of your heels while you walk as doing so repeatedly can affect the shape of the boots and alter the way they fit. The best way to prevent this is by insuring you purchase the correct size. For adults, we recommend selecting a boot size that fits very snugly at first, as they will stretch over time. For children, growing room is important, so a little extra space is recommended. If possible, have your kids wear their boots the first few times on dryer days to give them time to form to their feet.

The boot uppers are made from eco-friendly leathers that are tanned in the USA. Our leather hides are natural products and some variation in texture and markings is to be expected. If you need to clean your boots, wash gently by hand with a damp cloth and let them air dry.

Condition the leather as often as desired with any quality leather care product, but take care not to get any oils on the edges of the rubber soles. Mink oil, specifically, will degrade the sole adhesion and can lead to separation of soling over time—we do not recommend the use of mink oil anywhere on our boots, as it can eventually seep down to the sole. For general conditioning we recommend Bee Natural Amore, For enhanced moisture protection we recommend Bee Natural Rain and Snow or Nikwax Full Grain Waterproofing. Be careful to use these products only on the smooth leather portion of the shoes and not on the suede cuffs (leather care products designed for the full grain leather uppers may permanently darken suede). It is not necessary to apply a suede protectant or waterproofing to the cuffs, but doing so may help keep that portion of the boot looking clean. If you do choose to add extra protection to the suede, be careful to use a product specifically made for suede leather.

Sheepskin boots can take 3-4 days to air dry if fully soaked with water. You can speed up the drying process by stuffing the boots with old newspapers and replacing the paper twice a day. If they become this wet, be very careful to avoid wearing them again until fully dry because the leather will be more susceptible to stretching and the fit may alter. Do not attempt to dry your shoes by exposing them to high heat, such as a clothes dryer, a hair dryer or by leaving them on a radiator or next to a fire. Doing so may damage leather or rubber soles.

Merry Jane and Solstice Style Comparison

Use this handy tool to pick the best Merry Jane or sandal for your needs!

  Primal Merry Jane Merry Jane (Standard) Solstice Sandal
Summary Primal Merry Jane Extra-wide toe splay for healthy, natural foot function. Merry Jane (Standard) A traditional Mary Jane style for those who do not need extra toe space. Solstice Sandal A more breathable sandal version of our Merry Jane for warm days.
Features

• Extra wide toe box. This shoe is widest at the toes, rather than the ball of the foot, and is ideal for people who want to maintain/restore natural foot shape and function.

• Ideal for use with Correct Toes or other toe spacers.

• "Turned" design keeps seams on the inside for smoother appearance. May be ideal for more formal occasions, as well as casual use.

• Buckle closure for adjustable fit with elasticized give.

• A lightweight casual Mary Jane style for everyday use.

• Minimal shoe option with a more traditional look for people who do not want the extra-wide toe box of the Primal Merry Jane.

• Customizable for unique front and back leather colors, thread color and/or motif options.

• Buckle closure for adjustable fit with elasticized give.

• Open toe and sides allow more breathability on warm summer days.

• Customizable for unique front and back leather colors, thread color and/or motif options.

• Buckle closure for adjustable fit with elasticized give.

Sizes

Adult Sizes 5U–12U

Available in Primal Regular and Primal Narrow widths.

Youth Sizes 1Y–4Y
Adult Sizes 5U–12U

Available in regular, narrow or wide widths.

Youth Sizes 1Y–4Y
Adult Sizes 5U–12U

Available in regular, narrow or wide widths (wide is not available for size 12U).

Weight

5.0–9.5 oz.

 

Weight varies depending on size.

5.0–9.5 oz.

 

Weight varies depending on size and sole.

5.0–9.5 oz.

 

Weight varies depending on size.

Sole Shape

Primal sole shape:

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Standard sole shape:

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Standard sole shape:

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Sole Material

2mm Vibram™ Street Sole:

2mm Street Sole

6mm Vibram™ Pyramid Sole:

6mm Pyramid Sole

6mm Vibram™ Pyramid Sole:

6mm Pyramid Sole

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  1. Mia

    Long lasting

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    I here to purchase another pair in different color and realized that the last pair I purchased was 7 years ago. They are still in grear shape, nice enought to wear to work events and outings. Such a great investment. Thank you Softstar Elves.
  2. Becky

    FANTASTIC! I Get so many compliments

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    I love these. I have owned 2 pairs. The first pair lasted almost 2 years. My current pair is just as sturdy, but I will need to replace them in the next 3-6 months.. They are just as perfect to slip into for a quick neighborhood walk as they are cute for a casual event. I LOVE the daisy flower motif of the customizable options. I get so many compliments on them.
  3. Tracy

    Verified Buyer

    Like walking should have always been

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    I love these shoes. I find that they are a little long but it's me because of my one long toe on one foot. But they were ready to enjoy and feel great right out of the envelope ( love the packaging by the way). I will be getting more styles for sure. No other shoe will compare. They are cute, really cute also. I wear them with my professional dress slacks and blazer and with the extra lace detail on the front they look like they belong at the office.
  4. Andrea

    Verified Buyer

    Wow!

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    I went into the Philomath warehouse to see shoes in person and order a pair, the staff was so helpful and welcoming. The shoes arrived in a timely manner and they look even better than I hoped. Stylish, comfortable, and aging beautifully.
  5. Sandy

    Verified Buyer

    Merry Janes

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    I love getting a new pair of your shoes. The feel of the new leather on your feet or even through socks is amazing! They are so pretty ! Thank You Soft Star for another amazing shoe.
  6. Tisha

    Verified Buyer

    massage therapist

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    I love my mary janes! I started wearing zero drop shoes after I broke my ankle and I didn't think I was going to be able to wear mary janes again until a friend recommended softstar. thank you for helping my feet and ankle feel stable and helping them look cute too:)
  7. Amanda

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    Mrs

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    I am totally in love with my custom made Mary-Janes. The fit is perfect and they are so comfy... I wore them all day when they arrived with zero issues. I get compliments all the time when I wear them out, they are my main pair of shoes now so they are worn a lot...even around the farm! I am keen to try the primal joggers now too! Perhaps all I need is 2 pairs of shoes! The quality is fantastic!
  8. Ewa F.

    Mostly great!

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    I love them so much, comfy, good quality leather and stitching. My only tiny complaint is that the shape is a little bit too bend I think. I mean the whole sole arches a lot into one side which leaves unused space on one side while toes on the other are a bit more squezed. But not so much that I fell uncomfortable. I just thought that most often feet get wider more equally on both sides on the way to toes, especially with people who are into more minimalistic and barefoot shoes. But maybe I am wrong and my feet are wierd? Or maybe it is something worth looking into. It is hard to explain and it is not so visible in the photos. But this arching thing aside it is a great product nonetherless. :)
  9. Bobbi

    Verified Buyer

    Happy Feet

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    I'm so excited for my Mary Janes. The elves were great! I was glad they recommended the regular vs primal Mary Jane for my foot size. They fit wonderfully. So fun to customize colors and add the flower. My feet are happy all day at my new job with lots of walking on cement floors. I'm grateful to support a company with good environmental and labor ethics. Thanks!
  10. Tatiana

    Verified Buyer

    Mary Janes

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    It’s so easy to love a Mary Jane - these are no exception. Easy to wear, cute, comfortable, good with tons of outfits and so fun to pick my own colors.
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Customer Questions

Use our Sole Shape Comparison Tool to visualize how the Regular vs. Wide widths differ between many of our adult styles including the Dash, Hawthorne, Merry Jane, Oxford, Phoenix, Solstice, Switchback, Primal Merry Jane, Primal RunAmoc, and Primal Sawyer.

Softstar shoes that are still in brand new condition may be returned for a refund for any reason within 45 days of receipt from any country in the world. This also applies to shoes that you customized with your own unique colors and motifs. We will refund the full cost of the shoes, but customers are responsible for all return shipping charges.

Visit our returns page to learn more.

There are some exceptions to this policy: shoes treated with leather care products, shoes purchased from our biannual clearance sales and shoes made with advanced requests are non-returnable.

Your refund will be applied after the shoes arrive at our shop. If you would like to exchange your shoes for a different size/color/style then you can simply place a new order at your convenience.

Please let us know if you need help with a return. Softstar also has a Happy Feet Guarantee which outlines replacements/returns for workmanship, fit or durability concerns. 

We 100% guarantee we will repair or replace any defects in leather, sheepskin or workmanship free of charge within 30 days of receiving your shoes. This does not cover wear and tear or misuse on behalf of the consumer. Wear and tear is damage that naturally and inevitably occurs as a result of normal use.

We stand by our product and will send you a return shipping label and either repair or replace your shoes if they fail for durability as described below:

  • Peeling of leather finish or print within the first 6 weeks, excluding our shiny leathers which naturally scuff and/or develop patina appearance with normal wear.
  • Stitching defects within first 3 months.
  • Heel support detachment within 3 months.
  • Innersole bunching, coming loose or developing bald spot within 3 months.
  • Sole delamination within 3 months.
  • Leather inlays coming loose within 6 months.
  • Non-functional closures (VelcroTM, buckles, elastic failures, zippers) within 12 months.

Click here for more details about our guarantee.

All Softstar shoes are 100% designed and handcrafted at our workshop in Philomath, Oregon, USA. We don't outsource any of our manufacturing processes, but instead do it all under one roof. All of our order fulfillment and shipping happens directly from our workshop, too. For more information and to see how our shoes are made, visit this page.

We do not make Merry Janes with sheepskin insoles attached, but you can purchase adult or child/youth removable sheepskin insole separately and add them yourself.

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