An espadrille is a Spanish summer shoe with a braided rope sole and a canvas or leather upper. Most of the pairs we have gathered for women are Toni Pons, with Verbenas and Wonders alongside, in black, blue, cream, white, taupe and gold.
People search for designer espadrilles for women and for Spanish espadrilles in the UK. We fit the makers we know, and we size them properly, which matters because a jute sole does not stretch in length. Our main espadrilles page and the holiday shoes for women shop sit beside this collection.
The sole is braided fibre, light on a warm day and unhappy in a puddle. Canvas breathes and gives a little in width. Leather espadrilles for women keep their shape more, so the width has to be right when you try them. A wedge espadrille is still a heel. Comfortable espadrilles for women are usually the flatter ones, worn in weather that suits the sole.
Wide fit espadrilles for women are a fair question and not a promise. Toni Pons and Verbenas do not fit identically, and Wonders may feel different again. If the forefoot feels tight, try the next size rather than waiting for the rope to give. These are fair-weather shoes. For a broader holiday edit, use the holiday shoes for women shop as well as this page.
Verbenas is the espadrille brand we can pull onto this page from the size guides. Toni Pons makes up more of the shortlist, so ask for both. The Verbenas size and fit guide is there if you want to read ahead.
A flat rope sole can feel easy in warm weather for people who like a light shoe. It is not cushioned in the way a trainer is, and a wedge version is still a heel.
They may be more comfortable than a stiff dress shoe on a hot day. They are not a remedy. If you have foot pain, see a podiatrist, and let us fit within what they suggest.
Start with your usual size and do not size down. The rope sole will not grow in length. Size up only if your toes touch the end or the width is tight and the next size holds the heel.
Toni Pons and Verbenas are both in this collection and they are not the same fit. We would rather you try them than follow a single rule for every label.
Yes, that is their job. Canvas lets air at the foot, and the sole is light. They are a poor choice for rain, because the braided sole holds damp and can mark.
Pack them for dry, warm days. If your holiday includes walking in poor weather, add a closed shoe from the holiday shop and keep the espadrille for the sun.
No rule says you must. Most people wear them barefoot or with a no-show sock in the heat. A visible sock is a look of its own, and it changes the fit, so try the pair that way if it is what you want.
The espadrilles can be tried at our Maidstone shop on Gabriel’s Hill. You can also browse the wider espadrilles range and our holiday shoes for women.
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