Rothy’s Mary Jane vs Cole Haan Zerogrand Review 2026 Are These Dress: Which Is Better?

Our verdict

The Cole Haan Zerogrand Review 2026 Are These Dress and Rothy’s Mary Jane are close. We gave the Cole Haan Zerogrand Review 2026 Are These Dress a slight edge at 6/10 over the Rothy’s Mary Jane at 5.5/10 — close enough that fit matters more than the score. Lightweight and comfortable for travel, but durability issues and better alternatives make these a pass for daily wear.

Side by side

AttributeCole Haan Zerogrand Review 2026 Are These DressRothy’s Mary Jane
Our rating6/105.5/10
Best forLightweight and comfortable for travel, but durability issues and better alternatives make these a pass for daily wear.Gorgeous style derailed by fragile bow straps that rip from normal wear and Rothy's refusal to stand behind the design flaw.
Standouts
  • Absolutely love these. The quality is exceptional and they fit perfectly from day one.
  • Superior comfort and durability. Exactly what I was looking for.
  • Worth the investment completely.
  • Finally found something that actually lives up to the hype.
  • Elegant style with cute bow and vegan leather sole
  • Very comfortable fit with slightly rounded toe
  • Sustainable materials made from recycled plastic
  • Good price ($155) for the comfort and quality
  • Bow can be tied multiple ways
Watch-outs
  • Good product but overpriced for what you get.
  • Quality is decent but the customer service could be better.
  • Bow straps rip after minimal wear due to design requiring very tight tying
  • Rothy's won't repair, replace, or exchange—only offers $30 discount on replacement
  • Customer service has declined; brand less responsive to durability issues
  • Bow requires constant retying or comes undone throughout the day

Which one is right for you?

Choose the Cole Haan Zerogrand Review 2026 Are These Dress if…

Lightweight and comfortable for travel, but durability issues and better alternatives make these a pass for daily wear.

  • Absolutely love these. The quality is exceptional and they fit perfectly from day one.
  • Superior comfort and durability. Exactly what I was looking for.
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Choose the Rothy’s Mary Jane if…

Gorgeous style derailed by fragile bow straps that rip from normal wear and Rothy's refusal to stand behind the design flaw.

  • Elegant style with cute bow and vegan leather sole
  • Very comfortable fit with slightly rounded toe
Check price

Why we rate them this way

Cole Haan Zerogrand Review 2026 Are These Dress — 6/10

Lightweight and comfortable for travel, but durability issues and better alternatives make these a pass for daily wear.

What we liked: Absolutely love these. The quality is exceptional and they fit perfectly from day one., Superior comfort and durability. Exactly what I was looking for., Worth the investment completely., Finally found something that actually lives up to the hype..

Worth knowing: Good product but overpriced for what you get., Quality is decent but the customer service could be better..

Rothy’s Mary Jane — 5.5/10

Gorgeous style derailed by fragile bow straps that rip from normal wear and Rothy's refusal to stand behind the design flaw.

What we liked: Elegant style with cute bow and vegan leather sole, Very comfortable fit with slightly rounded toe, Sustainable materials made from recycled plastic, Good price ($155) for the comfort and quality, Bow can be tied multiple ways.

Worth knowing: Bow straps rip after minimal wear due to design requiring very tight tying, Rothy's won't repair, replace, or exchange—only offers $30 discount on replacement, Customer service has declined; brand less responsive to durability issues, Bow requires constant retying or comes undone throughout the day.

Common questions

Is the Cole Haan Zerogrand Review 2026 Are These Dress or the Rothy’s Mary Jane better?

We rated the Cole Haan Zerogrand Review 2026 Are These Dress 6/10 and the Rothy’s Mary Jane 5.5/10, so we lean Cole Haan Zerogrand Review 2026 Are These Dress — but it depends on what you want it for (see "which one is right for you" on the page).

What's the difference between the Cole Haan Zerogrand Review 2026 Are These Dress and the Rothy’s Mary Jane?

Short version — Cole Haan Zerogrand Review 2026 Are These Dress: Lightweight and comfortable for travel, but durability issues and better alternatives make these a pass for daily wear. Rothy’s Mary Jane: Gorgeous style derailed by fragile bow straps that rip from normal wear and Rothy's refusal to stand behind the design flaw.

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