“Strap-and-buckle shoes named for a comic strip character who wore them” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MARYJANES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Strap-and-buckle shoes named for a comic strip character who wore them”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 23, 2026, where it runs at 12 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.