espadrille
noun
es·pa·drille
ˈe-spə-ˌdril 
: a sandal usually having a fabric upper and a flexible sole
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Michael Kors Lynn Ballet Espadrille Another breathable footwear option ideal for warm Southern climates, Michael Kors’ Lynn espadrilles are currently 65 percent off in the resort-ready South Pacific shade.
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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Sánchez wore a sheer black animal print dress paired with chunky black open-toed shoes, while Bezos opted for a navy polo paired with black pants and pale blue espadrilles.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Always something striped, always something oversized; cotton pants, a vintage men’s shirt, and espadrilles or ballerinas.
—Vogue, 22 Sep. 2025
Espadrilles Ballet flats have made a comeback in Paris as a fall wardrobe essential, but chic espadrilles are another style, which designers like Chanel and Chloé have given a very stylish (and pricey) spin to the seasonal staple.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Sánchez wore a sheer black animal print dress paired with chunky black open-toed shoes, while Bezos opted for a navy polo paired with black pants and pale blue espadrilles.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Always something striped, always something oversized; cotton pants, a vintage men’s shirt, and espadrilles or ballerinas.
—Vogue, 22 Sep. 2025
Espadrilles Ballet flats have made a comeback in Paris as a fall wardrobe essential, but chic espadrilles are another style, which designers like Chanel and Chloé have given a very stylish (and pricey) spin to the seasonal staple.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Espadrille.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espadrille. Accessed 14 Oct. 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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