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Espadrillestore presents the new 2013 collection of espadrilles for boys and girls.
Boys:
- Traditional flat espadrilles (red, black, turquoise, ivory white, pistachio green, fuchsia) Continue Reading

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As seen on Radio Canada TV, here is the full documentary about the first traditional espadrille store in North America, L'Espagne à vos pieds, presented by Louise Forestier who interviews the owner of the boutique Diego Arnedo.

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We just received spadrilles from Spain and my son Esteban could not resist the temptation, he has taken control of the boxes and defends them with tooth and nail !! As soon as Señor Esteban surrenders his conquest I'll be able to take some pictures of the new arrivals and share them on the blog ; )

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For limited time only, we offer a 50% clearance on a large selection of traditional spanish espadrilles.

ESPADRILLES FOR WOMEN       ESPADRILLES FOR MEN

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The original Menorquina sandal, also known as Avarca sandal, is named after the island of Menorca, one of the Baleares Islands off the coast of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea.  These wonderful sandals are comfortable, sturdy yet very stylish, and of course eco-friendly as they are made of 100% leather and a sole made of [...]

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Our Espadrilles collection, according to a centuries’ long tradition, are entirely handmade in a small village of Spain called Cervera del Rio Alhama.   The original flat espadrille is made of canvas sewn on a jute sole, with or without ties wrapped around the ankle. The sole is made of braided jute and this organic fiber [...]

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Up to the 1960’s, the espadrille was flat, with no frills. The enthusiasm of fashion designers like Yves St-Laurent have brought the interest for espadrilles to new heights, with their high heels, striped or printed fabrics, lovely laces wrapped to be wrapped around the ankles and other embellishments.
Today we offer a wide range of feminine [...]

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In our village in La Rioja, Spain, our espadrilles have been handmade since the 14th century. Originally, the espadrilles were handcrafted for men, such as shepherds, soldiers, farmers etc…
Today, they have become a must in masculine European fashion. After a few days of wearing your espadrilles the jute sole will soften up to mould to your feet.
ESPADRILLES [...]

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Our espadrilles are completely handmade in the small village of Cervera del Rio Alhama, in the region of La Rioja, in northern Spain.
The traditional espadrille is flat, but responding to today’s fashion demand, our women’s espadrilles have evolved to new levels.  Thanks to fashion designers such as Yves St-Laurent and other, the modern espadrille has [...]

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Lovely espadrilles for kids who like to run around with cool shoes, with or without ties wrapped around their ankles.
It is a widespread tradition for Spanish and French children to wear this traditional shoe, with its unique and extremely comfortable style.  The upper is made of cotton canvas, available in many  colors, and the rope [...]

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Our collection of espadrilles, which are entirely handcrafted in a small village in northern Spain, use solid yet soft cotton uppers available in basic colors, stripes, and patterns. Cotton fabric is extremely soft and durable to wear
The cotton fabric or canvas used to create our espadrilles is woven in Valencia, Spain, and its wide variety [...]

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The jute used to create the sole of the espadrilles is an organic fiber. The thread created from jute is very strong, and it also has exceptional insulating properties, low thermal conductivity, and antistatic characteristics.
The braided jute is then hand rolled into shape. The soles of the espadrilles may be flat, platform or wedge shaped [...]

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In a handful of Spanish villages, the centuries’ old tradition of villagers hand sewing the espadrille in the comfort of their own home still remains. The seamstresses sew the espadrilles by hand with an ancestral technique, always using the same tools and making the exact same motion.
The manufacturing of espadrilles provides steady work to hundreds [...]

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The espadrille, which is being produced in La Rioja, northern Spain, is made of a cotton canvas upper, hand sewn to a sole made of braided jute.  Both elements are completely biodegradable and no chemical products are used in their manufacture.
The natural organic cotton is transformed into fabric in manufactories located in the region of [...]

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Espadrillestore specializes in worldwide distribution of simple and essential selections of traditional and fashion espadrilles handmade with the utmost care, and is the home of the genuine Spanish canvas espadrille shoe in both block colours and vibrant stripes.
We pledge quality products, excellent customer service and an ongoing commitment to provide the newest, most innovative collections [...]

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Espardenya is the Catalan term for espadrille, and derives from Esparto, the plant used 7 centuries ago to make the soles of the espadrilles (Catalan is the official language of Catalonia).
In our village of La Rioja, Spain, the soles of our espadrilles whent through the centuries  through many types of forms and materials, from Esparto [...]

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Espadrilles became fashionable in USA in the 1940s. Lauren Bacall's character in the 1948 movie "Key Largo" wore ankle-laced espadrilles. The style was revived in the 1980s, due to the success of Miami Vice - the shoe was worn by "Sonny Crockett" (Don Johnson).

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Spain, land of contrasts, is divided in 17 regions, called autonomies.  Each region specializes in specific styles, and the espadrille is one of the two traditional products of the region of La Rioja, just south of the Pyrenees, the second product being the red wine Rioja.
You will find the exact location of the village of [...]

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In order to finish the sole, natural rubber will be vulcanized to the jute with the help of a heated mould (400º Celsius). This rubber sole will solidify the jute and provide a good grip to the sole. Natural rubber, vulcanized with high heat and pressure - no glue used - makes the espadrille last [...]

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Avarcas, also known as Menorquinas, are typical Minorcan slingback sandals made of authentic natural skin leather and  recycled rubber soles, which fit out feet perfectly offering surprising comfort.
With more than a century of tradition, the Avarcas were first worn by countrymen and peasants, and have evolved into a comfortable and resistant essential summer product.
They were [...]

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Espadrilles are casual flat or high-heel shoes originating from the Pyrenees. They usually have a canvas or cotton fabric upper and a flexible sole made of rope. The jute rope sole is the defining characteristic of an espadrille; the uppers vary widely in style.
The term espadrille is French and derives from the Catalan name for [...]

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Cervera del Rio Alhama is a municipality in the province of La Rioja , Spain, with a population of 1000 people.
The town dates from 600BC and is located in the foothills of the Sierra de Alcarama, ranking the banks of the river Alhama and about 550 m altitude. It is divided into two districts of [...]

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In our village of Cervera you find fans of the espadrille like Ramon and his wife Paquita, who day after day produce espadrilles entirely hand sewn.
Their technique is traditional and their product is ecological, comfortable and very affordable. Even today the sewing is handmade.
Here are some pictures in the different steps needed to make a [...]

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Espadrilles are casual flat or high-heel shoes originating from northern Spain, where they have been produced since the 14th century.
They usually have a canvas or cotton fabric upper joined to a flexible sole made of jute. The jute rope sole is the defining characteristic of an espadrille The uppers of our espadrilles are made of [...]

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