espadrille
noun
es·pa·drille
ˈe-spə-ˌdril 
: a sandal usually having a fabric upper and a flexible sole
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Like many of these comfy matching sets, this version is easy to dress up or down and looks great with everything from Birkenstock sandals to espadrille wedges.
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Terri Peters, Parents, 26 Aug. 2025
This shoe offers the same coastal-chic style as its classic espadrille counterpart, but with the ease of a slip-on design.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
That moment promulgated the peasant shoe into fashion territory—and opened the door for the many espadrille variants to come.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025
Pair with espadrilles and a straw basket for instant Provence vibes.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Terri Peters, Parents, 26 Aug. 2025
This shoe offers the same coastal-chic style as its classic espadrille counterpart, but with the ease of a slip-on design.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
That moment promulgated the peasant shoe into fashion territory—and opened the door for the many espadrille variants to come.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025
Pair with espadrilles and a straw basket for instant Provence vibes.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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“Espadrille.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espadrille. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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espadrille
noun
es·pa·drille
ˈes-pə-ˌdril
: a shoe with a cloth upper and often with a rope braid around the edge
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