If like me and you grew up in the 80s then you may just remember the Chinese cotton Kung Fu shoes. We use to be call them Happy Shoes. Every year my mum and dad would take my brother and i to China town to meander around the markets eating pistachios and ever so casually just dropping the shells on the ground as we walked on by fossicking in all the fabulous market stalls. This is where my mum would buy my Happy Shoes.
As I got older and had daughters of my own I would find myself popping my head inside Asian supermarkets, just to see if I could find my favourite childhood shoes. Sometimes I would get lucky and purchase my girls a pair but over the years they became very hard to find. This is why Kung Fu Mary was born and I knew I could not be the only one who loved these sweet shoes.
That is me standing in the mud, in the rain, patting a bull in my beloved kung fu Mary Janes, wearing a fabulous t-shirt with the Australian flag and a Koala on it. This picture was taken in 1982 while on a family holiday, I was 11 years old. So you can see here that this sweet classic style of shoe can never go out of style. They are handmade the traditional way with cotton fabrics and a soft quilted innersole, they have been made this way for decades and now I have made them available in many colours and prints.
Kung Fu Mary will compliment anything in your wardrobe and will become your go to shoes and your new besties for your feet!
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I am SO EXCITED to find these again! I wore these everyday throughout the 80’s and couldn’t believe it when we moved away from the city and I could no longer get them. We used to get ours from Clark Rubber of all places! Have just purchased more. My feet are so HAPPY! Thank you
Just wondering if these shoes have a wide base as have chubby feet. Always have issues with enclosed top of shoes however these look to have a lower start of the toe covering so may work. Could you let me know if they run narrow or wide on the base? Many thanks
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OMG!! I loved wearing these shoes when I was in my teens lol
Love them!.. I’ll be wearing them in my 50’s now too!
will you be making them in linen?
Thanks for your time
Chrissy x
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I have a disability which has led to me having hard to fit feet. I need shoes that strap on and hold the foot and in two different sizes and the feet are different sizes.
Is there anywhere I can try these on to make sure I can wear them please?
Hi there I am wondering if you are going to make all of the overalls In the XXL size? (Fingers crossed!!) I love them!
Thanks
Lydia
How do I return my order please ?
Hiya
Will you have a black Friday sale?
Ho there, do you offer gift cards? My friend would love some shoes for her birthday but I’d love for her to be able to pick size and style
Thanks
Sam
Hello, I placed an order for shoes on 30/10. I did not receive a confirmation email and have no way of knowing if the order went through. I do not want to place another order in case the first one went through, or the same thing happens.
HI there, I live in Gerringong! Am I able to come and see your beautiful shows in person and try them on? Many thanks! Lana
Order #12915
Could I please change my order from the black corduroy to deluxe classic black?
I didn’t realise I had ordered the corduroy in error.
Thanking you in advance.
Lisa
Hi there I ordered some miss Dixie overalls a couple of months back but I hvnt received them yet – can u plz gv me an update when they will arrive plz
Thanks Maggie
Can I pre order miss Dixie overalls in a 16?
Wondering if you did express shipping as I need these shoes by this Friday
Hi my is Virginia I order some shoes on the 20/8/23 my order number is 12090 I haven’t received any emails I would like to know when my shoes are coming kind regards Virginia
Good afternoon,
I ordered a pair of shoes months ago. Could you explain where they are please?
Kind regards
Random… but in the photo of you on holidays, is that Timbertown in Wauchope?!
I grew up there! 😂
You need a better sizing system. Not every person will understand ur numbering plz???
Where are these shoes made?
Have been wanting a pair for so long !
They were my favourite in high school ❤️
Hello, after receiving my first pair of happy shoes from you (they’re fantastic!!), I noticed your business address is a 15 minute drive from me. Just enquiring if you offer pick up or if it is all strictly postage? Thank you.
How do I wash my shoes. Is there anything I need to note?
Thanks
Julie
I can’t see your answers to comments. I’d also like to know where they are made please
I received them. The black licorice fit perfect. I LOVE them! I hope you get more black licorice with new black color designs.
Thank you!
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Omg I have been searching for these for so long. They used to be my absolute favourite shoes growing up. I had black ones in high school too. I was born in 1970.
Where are these made pls?
Hi I’m Dan just met /Arya…….lovely guys and says great things about you. Love your business….comgtatts%…..I own pilgrims cafe…….got some real good innovative retail methods on the the go >]] love to meet you- call me or email….I’m in mental health ward at the mo …all g x
Talk soon Dan
0423 492 606
Dan@pilgrims cafe
I loved these shoes! Will you be restocking black in 39? 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Hello just wondering when cherry blossom will be back please
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Do you have a shop in Berry? 😊
How supportive is the shoe? Can orthotics be used ? I have flat feet .. Thank you 😊
Are you situated in Australia?