Of Spanish origin, Espadrilles are a classic warm weather shoe. Very European, very chic, and as this list will show, very versatile.
If you love espadrilles, this list is for you. From funky and colorful to tastefully subtle, there is an espadrille for nearly every taste.
In no special order, here are my top picks in women's espadrilles.
1. Colorful Espadrilles in Lots of Sizes and Widths
Versatile and fun, these espadrille sling-backs have a great traditional flavor, but also feature 3" heels and come in narrow, wide and even extra wide widths. Available in sizes 5-12 (U.S.), it's the color choices that make them especially hard to resist: white, natural, red, or black.2. Born's "Chiquita" Thong Espadrilles
Fresh as a daisy, these espadrille thongs will make you want to find a beach to picnic on. The "Chiquita" espadrilles from Born have 3 inch, braided rope, wedge heels, and madras-style plaid fabric uppers. Fabulous colors such as pink, blue/tan, and celadon will make it hard to choose just one.
3. "Sherene" Striped Espadrilles from Naturalizer
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These striped espadrilles have a cute vamp buckle, and a sassy sling-back design. The 2.25" rope-covered wedge heels are plenty wearable, and the fabric uppers make them extremely cool in the warm weather. If stripes aren't your speed, never fear, these cute sandals come in loads of solid colors, and a pretty floral print as well.
4. "Joey" Dressier Espadrilles from David Tate
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Most espadrilles aren't very dressy. And while I wouldn't wear these to a black tie affair, they're still dressier than most -- particularly this platinum leather version. The combination mesh/leather uppers give these sling-backs a great look, and the two-tone rope heels are very interesting as well. They come in a wide array of colors, any of which would be perfect for pairing with evening pants or other relaxed evening wear.
