huarache
noun
hua·ra·che
wə-ˈrä-chē 
hə-
: a low-heeled sandal having an upper made of interwoven leather strips
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The Mexican American fashion designer − who's dressed the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Colman Domingo, Madonna and Usher – received backlash for his latest design, a collaboration with Adidas inspired by traditional huaraches from Mexico.
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
The sandals feature thin leather straps braided in a style that is unmistakably similar to the traditional Mexican huaraches.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2025
In unveiling the Adidas Originals x Willy Chavarria shoe, the designer said it was inspired by the huarache, a classic Mexican sandal that has transcended generations and evolved into a staple of Chicano street style.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
All huaraches at Machete Azteca contain beans, green salsa, a choice of meat and queso fresco.
—David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 12 July 2024
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
The sandals feature thin leather straps braided in a style that is unmistakably similar to the traditional Mexican huaraches.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2025
In unveiling the Adidas Originals x Willy Chavarria shoe, the designer said it was inspired by the huarache, a classic Mexican sandal that has transcended generations and evolved into a staple of Chicano street style.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
All huaraches at Machete Azteca contain beans, green salsa, a choice of meat and queso fresco.
—David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 12 July 2024
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“Huarache.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/huarache. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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huarache
noun
hua·ra·che
wə-ˈräch-ē
hə-
: a sandal made of leather thongs woven together
Etymology
Mexican Spanish
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