If you, like me, are a Mary Jane afficionado, you may, again, like me, love these Arche ‘Vital’ black leather Mary Janes, with wide nubuck strap and oversized buckle. The price, as is often the case with Arche shoes, stings ($329), but at least you can be guaranteed superb quality and workmanship and a high level of comfort. I particularly like the mixed-leather twist, which is somewhat unusual for Arche, a brand that, of late, has relied heavily on nubuck. Arche also prides itself with using supple 100% natural Latex soles made of Havea milk (Lactae Hevea), which provides a type of natural comfort that’s supposed to be good for you. For more information about the history, concept, and manufacturing of Arche shoes (made in France), click here.