Katie Holmes Loves These Trendy Spring Flats

Katie Holmes is a brand ambassador for flats. The Dawson’s Creek star’s commitment to both style and substance when it comes to her footwear—especially her affection for the classic Mary Jane—hasn’t gone unnoticed.

The youthful style with a cartoon-y backstory is riding the flats revival this spring, a trend that’s also seen the return of other flat-centric faves like the ballet flat.

But it’s the Mary Jane’s strap detail that sets her apart: her versatility. Preppy when paired with jeans (as recently seen on Gwyneth Paltrow), Mary Janes can just as easily read On the Prowl when paired with a lace-hemmed skirt. Consider it the workhorse flat that dresses up, down and every which way round.

Here are three variations on the Mary Jane we love that bring new life to the iconic style.

Poppy Barley’s The BLVD Mary Jane, $295

These matcha-toned leather flats, with a thick strap and pronounced buckle, aren’t afraid to draw attention. They also make a concerted effort to protect your feet with anti-blister suede lining and Everease comfort technology, which means you can walk in them without feeling like your soles are taking a pounding.

Evora Brown Suede Ballerina, $260

Think of these handmade suede flats from Portugal as a sporty hybrid, where  the girly ballet flat meets the scrappier quality of the Mary Jane. The Velcro and the substantial sole makes these easy-wearing, too.

Kamelie Mary Jane, $35 (on sale!)

Level up your workwear with this strappy update on the classic. These lustrous flats aren’t just chic; they’re also 100-percent vegan and cruelty-free. The buoyant comfort foam sole also means they’re working to keep your feet happy.