Shoebuy.com has seen a huge increase in demand for espadrilles this
season. They are proving to be a very popular item as the weather gets
warmer. Everyone will be sporting a pair of espadrilles this season, so
get them while you can. Need to know what to wear them with?
Shoebuy.com offers suggestions:
Espadrilles come in a variety of styles, for traditional espadrilles
with a closed, rounded toe, closed back and ankle ties, try the Franco
Sarto Question (http://www.shoebuy.com/sb/s.jsp?Style=155054) or the
Tommy Hilfiger Tia (http://www.shoebuy.com/sb/s.jsp?Style=145462). The
Question has a silk upper and comes in five different colors, has a 3
½ inch heel and a lightly padded footbed. The Tia has a canvas upper
with a 3 inch traditional jute wedge heel. It comes in both solid and
patterns. These shoes are Bohemian-chic and look great with long
flowing skirts.
If you're looking for an open-toed espadrille with an ankle strap
instead of ankle ties, try the Clarks England Twill
(http://www.shoebuy.com/sb/s.jsp?Style=150910) or the Carlos by Carlos
Santana Majestic (http://www.shoebuy.com/sb/s.jsp?Style=155234). The
Twill features full grain leather uppers, a shock absorbing midsole
wrapped in jute, and a 2 ½ inch platform wedge heel. Because the Twill
is a more casual espadrille, it pairs well with cropped pants or a
spring skirt. The uber trendy Majestic comes in metallic leather colors
and has a cushioned footbed on a 4 inch wedge heel. The sculpted high
wedge on the Majestic is great for dressing up jeans or a skirt.
Maybe 3" plus heels are too much for you and you don't really want
an ankle strap or tie. Try the Grasshoppers Napa
(http://www.shoebuy.com/sb/s.jsp?Style=139073) or the Born Amiga
(http://www.shoebuy.com/sb/s.jsp?Style=105922). The Napa is a peep-toed
slip on shoe with a 1 ½ inch heel. The upper features paisley or
solid-colored canvas that cross-crosses over the vamp and is held in
place by a decorative button. The Amiga is a slip on leather espadrille
with an "I" strap over the arch and a 2 ¾ inch hand-wrapped wedge
heel. They work with both pants and skirts and have a more casual feel.
Don't just take our word on it though. Here is what some Shoebuy.com
customers are saying about espadrilles:
"I just received them today. I am thrilled with them they are of
exceptional quality and look really pretty on the feet too."
- Barbara, TX about the Franco Sarto Question. She will be wearing
these shoes when she goes on vacation.
"I bought these in two colors, the natural print and the navy print.
Took the natural on vacation with me and found they went with almost
everything, skirts, pants, Capri's in brown, green and denim. The
heel height is only two inches after you net out the platform so they
make very comfy walking shoes, perfect height for a comfortable arch
and soft, giving footbed. Highly recommend!"
- Cesca, CA about the Tommy Hilfiger Tia. She wears them socially,
but will also be wearing them to work.
"Just what I wanted -- a platform sandal, not too high a heel,
espadrille-type details, and lots of comfort. They're perfect."
- Sally, CA about the Clarks England Twill. She wears them in both
casual and dress up situations.
"Great shoe, great color, great fit. I bought the shoes because I
liked the design. I loved the width (I have wide feet). When I wear
these shoes, the fit is so great that I forget I have them on, which is
absolutely marvelous. I teach and I stand on my feet practically all
day. This shoe is comfortable and just what I need."
- Lucy, MD about the Grasshoppers Napa. She wears these shoes with
pants and in casual dress situations.
Shoebuy offer a great selection of espadrilles. If you don't want to
search through all of them use the advanced search function on the
site. You can target your results by gender, brand, category, shoe
type, size, width, color and price. Plus, as always, you get free
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