Espadrilles - what is it?

Today we often hear a name like espadrilles. What it is? The history of this shoe goes back to the Spanish huts of the poor, where poor people, from the sixteenth century, made themselves slippers made of fabric on a rope or jute soles. Sometimes, in order to be comfortable to wear, they were tied to the legs with twines.

In the sixties of the last century, the great Yves Saint Laurent drew attention to this version of footwear. He borrowed from the Spanish peasants the lightness of the model, allowing legs to breathe, and "enriched" it with the setting of shoes on the wedge. It turned out an unusual and elegant shoes, which with pleasure began to wear stars like Audrey Helburn and Grace Kelly. In addition, John F. Kennedy, as well as Salvador Dali, was seen in espadrilles.

Espadrilles - what is it today? Models of these shoes are produced both on a flat sole, and on a wedge or platform. It is hardly possible to find shoes on a real rope base today. Moreover, in urban conditions 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.

Sandals-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 "braids" from Liliz Closet will be a good addition for a light summer dress and a small clutch. In sandals of this type, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Aniston, Eva Mendes and Kim Kardashian were seen. Celebrities profitably used the property of models to lengthen their legs and make them more elegant.

Sometimes we take in the shop espadril. What it is? On the sides there are large stitches that capture the fabric and the sole. Do not worry - this is an element of decor and often evidence of manual work. 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's better to measure both slippers at once, because The samples may vary slightly in size. Fitting is made on the thinnest sock, because ideally the espadrilles are worn on a bare foot.

Espadrilles are not well represented in the Russian market. Although for ease and convenience - this is perhaps the most optimal version of summer shoes. The disadvantage is that they (with the exception of leather) are not worn for long. Also it is necessary to pay attention to reliable fixing of footwear on children's legs in order to avoid traumas during active rest.

So, you have acquired espadrilles. What is it for your wardrobe? Designers believe that this is the basic idea for a man's outfit of a cotton jacket, t-shirts and short trousers, in which it is convenient to walk along the seashore. Girls can wear tight jeans with a shirt tied around their waist or a long dress. And effectively complement the "look" with an elegant straw hat of any size.