The Day Buckle Mary Jane vs The Day Sneaker
Buy the Day Buckle Mary Jane if you want a slip-on leather flat with a secure buckle and a dressier look. Buy the Day Sneaker if you want a lace-up everyday shoe and can find it near $27 at ThredUp as of November 3, 2026. The Mary Jane's best new price is $75 at Poshmark, so the sneaker is the cheaper buy right now. Both run small, so size up or check the return policy before ordering.
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The Day Buckle Mary Jane
4Choose the Day Buckle Mary Jane if you want a buckle-strap leather flat that works for casual or travel wear and you prefer no laces.
Pros
- Soft nappa leather that buyers say needs no break-in
- Secure adjustable buckle instead of laces
- Leather from an LWG Gold-rated tannery
- Versatile enough for casual and travel wear
Cons
- Runs small and narrow; some buyers report pinching at the toes
- No arch support
- Toes scuffed and wore quickly for some buyers
- Color came out darker than pictured
What separates them
| The Day Buckle Mary Jane | The Day Sneaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Round-toe Mary Jane flat with buckle strap | Low-ankle lace-up sneaker with tapered toe |
| Closure | Adjustable buckle with recycled metal eyelets | Classic laces in 100% recycled polyester |
| Upper material | Nappa leather | Leather with recycled polyester linings |
| Heel height | 8mm | Flat low profile |
| Outsole | Rubber outsole | Contrast rubber outsole, 94.2% free of virgin plastic |
| Reported fit | Runs small and narrow | Runs small; some couldn't get their feet in |
| Reported comfort | Soft leather, no break-in, but no arch support | Comfortable for walking, but thin sole and flat insole |
| Best new price | $75.00 at Poshmark as of November 3, 2026 | $27.00 at ThredUp as of November 3, 2026 |
Price history
$1,025.00$11.84
- The Day Buckle Mary Jane: lowest $75.00 on Oct 31 at Poshmark; $75.00 on Nov 2.
- The Day Sneaker: lowest $11.84 on Oct 30 at Amazon; $27.00 on Nov 3.
Prices at every store
The Day Buckle Mary Jane
- EverlaneCheck price at Everlane
- PoshmarkCheck price at Poshmark
- ModeSensCheck price at ModeSens
The Day Sneaker
- ModeSensNew
In stock
$44.00+ $8.00 shippingObserved at 8:30 AM - ThredUpNew
Availability unknown
$27.00Observed at 8:30 AM - PoshmarkPre-owned
Availability unknown
$64.00Observed at 8:30 AM
Also available at
- EverlaneCheck price at Everlane
- trenbeCheck price at trenbe
- HermèsCheck price at Hermès
Specs compared
| Spec | The Day Buckle Mary Jane | The Day Sneaker |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Rum | Black / Navy |
| Heel height | 8mm | — |
| Upper material | Nappa Leather | — |
| Toe shape | round toe | — |
| Closure | adjustable buckle with recycled metal eyelets | — |
| Outsole | rubber outsole | — |
| Trim | webbing trim | — |
| Made in | Vietnam | — |
| Leather sourcing | tannery rated Gold by the Leather Working Group… | — |
| Country of origin | — | Japan |
| Size |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for all-day walking?
- The Day Sneaker gets more praise for walking all day, but buyers note its thin sole and flat insole tire you out if you stand for hours. The Mary Jane is soft from the start but has no arch support.
- Which runs smaller?
- Both run small. Mary Jane buyers call it narrow and pinching at the toes; some sneaker buyers couldn't get their feet in at all. Size up in either.
- Is the Day Sneaker worth the extra over the Mary Jane?
- It isn't extra. The sneaker's best new price is $27 at ThredUp versus $75 at Poshmark for the Mary Jane as of November 3, 2026.
- Which lasts longer?
- Leather uppers on both hold up, but Mary Jane buyers report toes scuffing and wearing quickly. The sneaker's rubber outsole is built for durability, though its thin sole is a wear point.
- Which is dressier?
- The Mary Jane. The buckle strap and nappa leather read dressier than the sneaker's lace-up canvas-style profile.
- Are either good for wide feet?
- Neither is a safe bet. Both are reported narrow, and the sneaker's tapered toe is narrower than other court-style shoes.