Today we often hear a name like espadrilles. What it is? The history of these shoes goes back to the Spanish huts of the poor, where poor people, starting from the sixteenth century, made themselves slippers from cloth on a rope or jute sole. Sometimes, to be comfortable to wear, they were tied to the legs with twine.
In the 60s of the last century, the great Yves Saint Laurent drew attention to this version of shoes. He borrowed from the Spanish peasants the lightness of the model, which allowed his legs to breathe, and "enriched" her by placing shoes on a wedge. It turned out unusual and elegant shoes, which stars like Audrey Helburn and Grace Kelly began to wear with pleasure. In addition, John F. Kennedy and Salvador Dali were seen in espadrilles.
Espadrilles - what is it today? Models of these shoes are available both on a flat sole and on a wedge or platform. Finding shoes on a real rope base today is hardly possible. Moreover, in an urban setting, this is very impractical. Therefore, the presented samples have a plastic or rubber sole with painting or textile decoration. You can find articles with a closed or open nose for men and women.
Espadrilles can be worn not only on vacation. They are so elegant that they are suitable for a festive day event. For example, pink shoes with a characteristic sole in the form of a “wicker” from Liliz Closet will be a good addition to a light summer dress and a small clutch. Eva Longoria, Jennifer Aniston, Eva Mendes and Kim Kardashian were seen in sandals of this type. Celebrities took advantage of the property of models to lengthen their legs and make them more elegant.
Sometimes we take espadrilles in the store. What it is? Large stitches are visible on the sides, capturing fabric and sole. Do not worry - this is an element of decor and often a testament to handmade. Such shoes in combination with natural materials inside are often the most comfortable to wear, especially if the model has a special jute insole. When buying a pair, it is better to measure both slippers at once, because Samples may vary slightly in size. Trying is done on the thinnest toe, because ideally espadrilles are worn on the bare foot.
Children's espadrilles are not well represented in the Russian market. Although the ease and convenience - this is perhaps the best option for summer shoes. Their disadvantage is that they (with the exception of leather ones) are not worn for a long time. You also need to pay attention to the reliable fixation of shoes on children's legs in order to avoid injuries during outdoor activities.
So, you have acquired espadrilles. What is this for your wardrobe? Designers believe that this is the basic idea for a man’s outfit made of a cotton jacket, T-shirt and cropped trousers, which is convenient for walking along the seashore. Girls can wear tight jeans with a shirt or a long dress around them. And effectively complement the “look” with an elegant straw hat of any size.