espadrille
noun
es·pa·drille
ˈe-spə-ˌdril 
: a sandal usually having a fabric upper and a flexible sole
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Wear it with a cardigan during takeoff, then swap in a straw hat and espadrilles for arrival.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
This dress can be paired with strappy sandals, timeless espadrilles, or comfy flip flops, like these ones.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
Everything here—from clothes to jewelry, artworks, and traditional espadrilles—is handmade by local artisans.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
At the beach, the French go two directions—casual espadrilles or sophisticated sandal slides.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
This dress can be paired with strappy sandals, timeless espadrilles, or comfy flip flops, like these ones.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
Everything here—from clothes to jewelry, artworks, and traditional espadrilles—is handmade by local artisans.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
At the beach, the French go two directions—casual espadrilles or sophisticated sandal slides.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
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“Espadrille.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espadrille. Accessed 1 Jul. 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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