Angie, I love your espadrille picks! I am not currently an espadrille gal, in part because I am just starting to update my footwear and add in nice sandals and heels after many, many years in rather junky shoes. I used to wear espadrilles a lot when I was a teen and in college, all of them with canvas uppers. I think they are wonderful for their casual, breezy vibe ~ perfect for a MOTG like me. This year I stocked up on other types of sandals but I may eventually find a place in my closet for a pair. Our summers in New England are also short though.

I love the look but I’ve never owned any, I’ve just never found just the right ones, I guess.

I LOVE this look– I have 2 pair–a black pair with cream stitching, and a floral pair–white background, multi color flowers. I wear these when I want to “dress up” a bermuda short outfit, or skirts. They are comfortable. My only issue with them is keeping the roping detail clean. I use a fabric protector on them when they are new, and try to remember to clean them (carefully) with a towel after wearing. This works pretty well.

I like espadrilles on other people but I can’t really see them working for me. The aesthetic just wouldn’t go with my more industrial style. I also seem to prefer them with a higher heel which is definitely out of the question. But for someone else’s style, they are fab. I especially seem to love them in red for some reason.

I like the look. I once had Hilfiger espadrilles in red, blue and white with a heel. They were so summery! Only problem: They´re not made for walking in the summer rain (in Germany you realize it´s summer when the rain is getting warmer…).

I like the look, but when I’ve had them in the past they’ve tended to feel somewhat like a block of wood strapped to my foot. The ones I loved best had silk ribbons that wound around the lower calf. Looked very dainty, but didn’t feel that way.

I’ve not been a huge espadrille fan in the past, but I do see their usefulness in dressing down an outfit. I do like the 2 you put in the store and the black one in the bottom row. I just don’t completely embrace the roping.

Phoebe, that’s a good point. Espadrilles aren’t that fab in Summer rain.

Doesn’t sound like an option that’s well suited to my particular style, but what a cool compromise idea! Bet it’s comfortable, too.

So Angie, what’s your sandal style preference for summer 2010?

I never thought about it, but my favorite Clark’s wedges from a couple years ago *are* espradrilles due to the roping on the wedge heels. They are leather straps though, so I didn’t consider them espradrilles.

So yes, I love the casual heel!

I’ve always had at least one pair of espadrilles for summer. I especially like the way the jute heel lightens up the heavy look of a black sandal. Right now I have black and tan (nude look) pairs. By the end of the summer I’ll need to replace the black pair so these are some great options to consider.
Usually I find them very comfortable, even for an outing with a puppy or a day of shopping or trip to the zoo. Phoebe makes a good point about wet weather though.

I like the look of an esspadrille without the rope better and have a pair of wedge sandals to that effect. To me any wedge just says “summer time” but the rope makes it too casual for a shoe for the office, where I spend most of my time.

Lisa, to my knowledge it’s the roping detail that makes it an espadrille. What do your espadrilles look like?

Michelle, I have VERY fussy sandal feet. The worst. I can barely handel strappy anything on my feet. But I like a gladiator sandal look best – both flat and heeled.

I take back my previous comment. I do actually own a pair, I just forgot about them since I haven’t had a chance to wear them yet. They’re light apple green slides with some clear sequins and beads. Probably not something that I would have paid full price for, just because I know I won’t get a lot of use out of them, but for $1 (unworn, even) at a garage sale, they’ll be fun to wear with a few outfits.

I LIKE, LIKE, LIKE!!!!

I love the looks and texture of the espadrilles, I’ve never bought them because I see them as dirt magnents, but I probably will try them someday. I really do like the newer styles.
Angie, are the sandals with ankle ties to be worn with bare calves only?

I prefer cork wedges, they seem more versatile. If I bought a pair I would get the Tommy Hilfinger ones out this season with the tiny floral print, but I’d only expect them to look good for one summer….

Those brown ones are really cute!

Like Phoebe, I’ve had issues with espadrilles and rain. Once had a pair that literally started to disintegrate in a rainstorm

I have one pair: http://www.pumpsshoes.org/wp-c.....15;130.jpg

I haven’t worn them much, but I do have to say I like the dressed up casual look. The problem is they just aren’t as comfortable as my sofft sandals, and my soffts go with just about everything, so I wear them more.

I love espadrilles too. I may have to check out those Eric Michaels.

Angie-Here are the shoes I have, I guess these are just a wedge sandal?
http://www.zappos.com/clarks-l.....wn-leather

But here’s one with rope detail and to me they don’t look like an espadrille.
http://www.zappos.com/clarks-l.....?zlfid=111

When I hear espadrille, I think of something like these.
http://www.zappos.com/naturali.....?zlfid=111

I love the look, but I never find any that are comfortable enough.

I like them. I currently own 1 pair. the type with the ribbon that wraps around the ankle in a light golden color. I don’t wear them often , but I love them when I do with the right outfit:)

The first shoes are gorgeous!

Í´m in Madrid Spain right now and have seen people sporting all of the styles shown above.

Oddly, I always associate espadrilles with older women (I have no reference point, I just do), but I don’t dislike them for that reason. I actually have a pair, with the canvas top and they’re pretty comfortable but not my favorite pair of shoes. I got them last summer and only wore them a couple times and will most likely only wear them a couple times this summer. They’re such a specific look, for me, and don’t work with the majority of my wardrobe. But, when they do work, they really do.

I got a pair of Clarks espadrilles several years ago when I desperate for a heeled summer sandal. They are quite heavy for some reason, so they ended up being less practical than I hoped. I’m keeping them for now because I sometimes need taller shoes, and the platform is comfortable.

I like espadrilles. I’ve had pairs on and off over the years but I don’t find myself reaching for them recently.

I adore espadrilles and currently have two pairs with ribbons that wrap at the ankle. They’re the essence of summer.

That first pair is beeeautiful!

Lisa, thanks for chiming back in. The first two styles are wedges – cork and weave. The third style is an espadrille because of the rope detailing. It’s also a wedge though

Sandy, I like espadrille ties best on bare legs but I have seen the look work with skinnies when the variables are right.

Kimberly! Thanks for chiming in from Spain! What fabulous validation for the Spanish Espadrille.

I love espadrilles! I used ton have a couple of pairs that I wore to death and never replaced. I really like both pairs you added to the store, very tempting…

Oh, how I love espadrilles–in theory! The one pair that I bought from Espadrilles Etc. is tricky to walk in, so I am still searching for just the right pair that is both comfortable to walk in and aesthetically pleasing!

Oh I’m an espadrille gal. I currently only have one pair (in red). Eric Michaels seems to have a variety of really cute ones. I work in a very casual environment so I can wear them a lot. Espadrilles say, “I may be in the city but my feet are on vacation!”