The espadrille (alpargata) is a shoe made of a canvas or cotton fabric upper and a flexible sole made of rope. The term espadrille comes from the Catalan word, espardenya, which referred to a tough grass used for weaving the ropes that form the bottom of the shoes.
Once peasant footwear, espadrilles have grown in popularity, and are intended for everyone regardless of age or lifestyle but are especially popular among free spirited people with a sense of humour that look for a comfortable as well as fashionable footwear. Traditional espadrilles have been around since the 14th century, with a makeup of a canvas upper seamed to a flexible flat rope sole.
Entirely handmade, the espadrille symbolizes an ecological, easy going and dynamic lifestyle. Our Spanish espadrilles are designed for HER as well as for HIM. Lightweight and durable, the espadrilles never go out of style. The flat, canvas slip-ons come in both men's and women's sizes, in solids, stripes, and patterns and the wedge sandals are laced in a criss-cross pattern up the woman’s ankles.
Jute, a 100% natural fibre, is the defining characteristic of an espadrille, 100% biodegradable, and acts as a natural anti-bacterial keeping your feet & shoes odor free. Woven jute is very popular because of its eco-friendliness compared to synthetic substances.
If you are looking to buy a pair of wedge or flat espadrilles shoes for yourself, have a look at the 'choose your espadrilles' section of our website, it will link you to our espadrilles store website. If you have a shop and would like to carry this unique brand of shoes, contact us in order to activate your wholesale account. The espadrilles team is entirely at your disposal for any questions you might have.
