It is possible that in many occasions you will use the names "Mary Janes", "pumps" and "ballerinas" to refer to the same type of footwear and although they are shoes with very similar characteristics, they are not the same, in this article we explain the differences and the origins of each one of these styles of footwear.

Both ballerinas and pumps generally are a type of flat shoes, although sometimes they can have low heel or be wedge shoes. In the case of the Mary Janes there are many styles and designs, as it is a type of shoe that adapts and transforms with the new trends of each season, always maintaining its essence.

One of the characteristics that serves as a connecting point to these three styles of shoes, is that they are very feminine and combine with almost any garment. The ballerinas are perfect with ankle pants or dresses. The Mary Janes in turn can be very versatile, depending on the style more or less elegant and if they are Mary Janes flat or Mari Janes heels.

What girl or woman does not have a pumps in their shoemaker? The flat pumps represent a paradigm within the women's fashion, since it is a perfect example of that not all the tendencies are born in the catwalks, but in the day to day. And it is that when it seemed that the only way to be feminine were the heels, the pumps showed that comfort and elegance were not fought and could parade on the catwalks around the world, a good proof of this is that designers of the stature Christian Louboutin have collections of flat ballerinas.

This is how this type of flat shoe has conquered the hearts of women and girls around the world, and designers are in charge of making us dream of pumps and luxury MAry Janes. Such is the success that represents this type of footwear that exist even wedding shoes and bridal pumps, specific for that great day.

Beyond the catwalks, the women's pumps and ballerinas have become an indispensable space in the daily life of the feminine gender. But do you know what origin is and how to differentiate them?

Flat pumps, Mary Janes and ballerinas ... know the differences

Of the three styles of shoes, the most difficult to distinguish possibly are the ballerinas and the flat pumps, since they are two types of shoes very similar, the nuances and deferences are minimal, being the sole characterizes that it most differentiates them, in the case of the ballerinas, the sole is finer than in the flat pumps.

Although in most cases these small differences fade, so you can use either of the two denominations to refer to the same type of shoe, in the case of our online shoe store you will see that we almost always talk about flat pumps, but that does not mean that you can not buy women's or girl's handbags, but we almost always call them "ballerinas" for simplicity. And you can still tangle the question a little more, because many people also know them as Parisian. But we talk about the same style of shoes! they are ballerinas with a laced in the front, between the toe and neckline. In our online shoe store, you can find many models, and surely in your dressing room too!

History of the ballerinas

The trend of the ballerinas is a very marked style and is very easy to recognize, and of those who occupy us the easiest to guess where it comes from (as its name implies) of classical ballet, this type of footwear was started to use for the representation of ballet at the beginning of the 19th century incredible truth? that one of the styles of footwear of the present day has an age of 200 years

As you can see the world of women's footwear does not leave you inspired by the world of performing arts, and the trend of ballet is a good example of it. The main features are tulle skirts, gauze, cross dresses and like no dancers in powdery pink tones, beige, nude...

But it has been a long time since the collections of ballerinas left the stage to conquer the streets with very cool pieces of dancing style. Check out our selection of models where you can find from black pumps or navy blue bsallerinas, perfect for a comfortable office look, even golden or silver flat pumps, to look spectacular on a party night without giving up the comfort of shoes blueprints. And if you want something more special also wedding ballerinas for this kind of ceremonies.

The origin of the flst pupms is also linked to a show, although very different, the name of this type of shoes we owe it to the famous bullfighter Manolete, since it was the footwear that used when faenaba.

Although originally only used by men, it soon spread its use among women, thanks to the great demand, mainly due to the comfort of this type of footwear, began to make a variety of models, with a wide range of colors . We can find ballerinas in almost any color we do not imagine, although the most common are black ballerinas, red ballerinas, white ballerinas and blue ballerinas, basic colors that we can combine in a multitude of styles.

History of the Mary Janes

The Mary Janes shoes, can be distinguished from the ballerinas and flat pumps much more easily, since they have an inescapable detail: the bracelet. Although many people confuse them, since they are ballerinas with buckles, with velcro or strip on the instep.

In the flat versions are the most used by the children of the house, although in our collection you can find many models of women's mary Janes, whether flat, sporty and casual or with heel.

The Mary janes shoes owe their name to the Queen Mary of the Mercedes of Orleans, whom all her contemporaries knew as "Merceditas". The story of this woman is a bit sad:

Merceditas and her cousin Alfonso XII fell madly in love and married in 1878, although they were barely able to enjoy the marriage for 5 months because of the tragic death of the queen when she was only 18 years old. This infamous loss made famous a popular song that said: "the shoes I wore ... were richly patent leather ... Alfonso gave them ... on the day he got married." Who would say that this sad love story with such a disconsolate end, was the origin of the name of a shoes style!

Mary Janes for Girls

In our online store you will find a multitude of models, from the Mary Janes of patent leather for girl, also the Mary Janes of serratex, to the Mary Janes of leather washable Titanitos... Yes, yes, collegiate shoes of washable leather, a whole invention for our daughters and children take the shoes to school always in perfect condition.

Mary Janes shoes also for moms

Because for us the Mary Janes are an ideal shoe style, and not only flat shoes Mary Janes, we also have many models with wedge or heel, so that you find the one that best suits your style.

If your comfort is your thing, do not forget to take a look at the models of the brand Pie Santo, with wide and comfortable shims and the possibility of using them with anatomical insoles.

And if you are more of sport shoes, Mary Janes Laura Azaña can not miss, each season become one of our star models.

If you are thinking of buy shoes ballerinas, Mary Janes or flat pumps, do not forget to take a look at all the models we have for girls and moms. Ballerinas and Mary Janes cheap but of the best quality and with the guarantee of being manufactured 100% in Spain. Surely it will be difficult to decide for a single model!