Adidas Tokyo Mary Jane Thermal Chrome Collegiate Green (Women's): reviews, sizing and how to style them in 2026

A '70s training shoe turned into a strappy ballet flat? Yep, and it's all over your feed. The Adidas Tokyo Mary Jane Thermal Chrome Collegiate Green (Women's) take the slimmest silhouette in the adidas Originals City Series, ditch the laces and add a silver shine with green stripes that turns heads.

The Adidas Tokyo Mary Jane Thermal Chrome Collegiate Green are the laceless version of the Tokyo, the low-profile retro model from the adidas Originals City Series. They keep the T-toe and the serrated three stripes of the original, but add a strap across the instep. The result: the ballet-flat look with the DNA of an archive sneaker.

Side view of the Adidas Tokyo Mary Jane Thermal Chrome Collegiate Green (Women's) with a silver upper and three serrated green stripes — Side profile: the Thermal Chrome silver with the stripes in Collegiate Green.

What are the adidas Tokyo MJ and where do they come from?

The Tokyo is part of the adidas Originals City Series, the family of slim retro sneakers named after cities that kicked off in the early '70s. It's a direct sibling of the Japan: thin sole, low profile and a last that hugs the foot.

The MJ (Mary Jane) version swaps the laces for a zigzag strap with a Velcro closure across the instep. That move, borrowed from classic women's footwear, completely changes the model's character: it stops being a terrace sneaker and starts looking like a sporty ballet flat.

The Thermal Chrome / Collegiate Green colorway

This release (KJ8376) pairs a satin nylon upper in a Thermal Chrome tone, with a metallic sheen that shifts with the light, and leather details. The Collegiate Green stripes bring a deep, very archive green, and the official colorway is finished with Gold Metallic touches.

Upper: satin nylon with a chrome finish and leather details
Closure: elastic zigzag strap with Velcro
Interior: padded collar, textile lining and removable insole
Sole: flexible low-profile rubber, inherited from the City Series

Close-up of the Velcro strap of the Adidas Tokyo Mary Jane Thermal Chrome Collegiate Green (Women's) across the instep — The zigzag strap is what turns the Tokyo into a Mary Jane.

Top view of the Adidas Tokyo Mary Jane Thermal Chrome Collegiate Green (Women's) showing the T-toe and the narrow last — From above you can see the T-toe and the sleek silhouette.

Adidas Tokyo Mary Jane: real reviews

What comes up most in reviews and TikTok videos is how well they elongate the foot. Since they're so slim, they're closer to a ballet flat than a sneaker, which makes them easy to wear with a skirt or dress without the look feeling heavy.

There are a few caveats too. Several buyers say the material feels a bit stiff for the first few days and that the elastic strap can rub if you wear them without socks. The good news: after a few wears the upper softens and molds to your foot.

Keep your expectations in check: this is a low-profile shoe with a thin sole, not a cushioned sneaker for walking for hours. For the city, the office or afternoon plans, they more than deliver.

Heel and padded collar of the Adidas Tokyo Mary Jane Thermal Chrome Collegiate Green (Women's) seen from behind — Rear view with the padded collar.

Thin, flexible rubber sole of the Adidas Tokyo Mary Jane Thermal Chrome Collegiate Green (Women's) — The low-profile rubber sole, a direct legacy of the City Series.

Adidas Tokyo Mary Jane: what size should you get?

The consensus is clear: your usual size for most people. adidas lists them as true to size, and if you have average or narrow feet you'll nail it with your regular size.

Narrow or regular feet: your usual size.
Wide feet or high instep: go half a size up. The City Series last is narrow at the front and there's no wide version.
If you'll wear them with thick socks: also half a size up.

Torn between two sizes? You can check the available sizes and, if you don't get it right, you have 14 calendar days from delivery to return them.

Inner side of the Adidas Tokyo Mary Jane Thermal Chrome Collegiate Green (Women's) with the metallic sheen of the upper — The chrome finish changes tone depending on how the light hits it.

How to style the adidas Tokyo Mary Jane

Silver with green is more versatile than it looks. The key is to let the shoe be the highlight of the outfit and surround it with plain pieces, ideally in dark or neutral tones.

Midi skirt + visible white socks: the ultimate Mary Jane combo, very balletcore.
Straight ankle-length jeans: shows off the strap and balances the shine with dark denim.
Black or gray suit pants: the chrome gives an office look an unexpected twist.
Retro track jacket: a nod to the Tokyo's terrace roots, even better with green details.
Bottle-green socks: they echo the Collegiate Green of the stripes and look super photogenic.

Pair of Adidas Tokyo Mary Jane Thermal Chrome Collegiate Green (Women's) at a front angle showing both straps — The full pair, ready for a skirt-and-socks look.

Why choose this version of the Tokyo?

Compared to the lace-up Tokyo, the MJ version slips on and off in a second and reads much more feminine. And compared to other colorways in the line, Thermal Chrome is the most photogenic: it shines without being loud, thanks to the green counterpoint.

If you love slim silhouettes like the Samba or Gazelle but want something less common, the Adidas Tokyo Mary Jane Thermal Chrome Collegiate Green (Women's) are the pair that gets people asking where they're from.

Close-up of the three serrated Collegiate Green stripes on the Adidas Tokyo Mary Jane Thermal Chrome Collegiate Green (Women's) — The three serrated stripes run all the way down to the sole.

Full shot of the Adidas Tokyo Mary Jane Thermal Chrome Collegiate Green (Women's) on a neutral background — A final look at the full colorway.

Where to buy the Adidas Tokyo Mary Jane Thermal Chrome Collegiate Green

At Next Step they're 100% new and authentic, with fast shipping to Spain and all of Europe, plus 14 calendar days to return them. Ready to add some shine to your wardrobe? Get the Adidas Tokyo Mary Jane Thermal Chrome Collegiate Green (Women's) before your size sells out, or see all the details and availability. And if you want more options, check out our Adidas Tokyo collection.

Frequently asked questions

Do the adidas Tokyo Mary Jane run big or small?+

The adidas Tokyo Mary Jane run true to size for most people, so the usual move is to order your regular size. The last is narrow at the front, so if you have wide feet or a high instep, or plan to wear them with thick socks, it's worth going half a size up to avoid pressure on the sides.

Are the adidas Tokyo MJ comfortable?+

Yes, they're comfortable for everyday wear in the city, although they're not a cushioned sneaker: they have a thin rubber sole and a low profile, like a ballet flat. Some wearers find the material a bit stiff at first and the strap rubbing without socks, but the upper softens after a few wears.

What are the Adidas Tokyo Mary Jane Thermal Chrome Collegiate Green made of?+

They have a satin nylon upper with a Thermal Chrome metallic finish and leather details, three serrated stripes in Collegiate Green, a textile lining, a removable insole and a thin, flexible rubber sole. The closure is an elastic zigzag strap with Velcro across the instep.

What's the difference between the adidas Tokyo and the Tokyo Mary Jane?+

The main difference is the closure: the classic Tokyo has laces, while the Tokyo Mary Jane replaces them with a strap across the instep. Both share the City Series base: T-toe, serrated three stripes, a narrow low-cut last and a thin rubber sole.