subject: Article Title [print this page] Everything You Didnt Know You Wanted to Know About Espadrilles: Wedges, Platforms, and Flats
Womens espadrilles are the perfect summer sandal for your wardrobe! They look great as wedges, flats, and platforms, and so can be worn for almost any summer occasion, and often can add a splash of color to your wardrobe. Espadrille sandals are fun and flirty, and give your toes a little air and some room to breathe in the stress-free environment of the summer sunshine.
What, Exactly, is an Espadrille?
An espadrille is a type of sandal with a sole made of rope (or made to look like rope) and a canvas or cotton covering or strap for the top of the foot. Often, espadrilles have laces near the heel meant to be tied around the ankle for extra security of the shoe. Though today, espadrilles are mainly womens shoes, when espadrilles originated in the 14th century in Catalonia, a region of Spain, men and women peasants wore the shoes equally.
Espadrilles can vary greatly in style, from open-toe to closed-toe, slip-on or ankle-tie, and open-back or closed-back. Espadrilles can also come in wedges, flats, and platforms. With so many different styles, its no wonder that womens espadrille shoes are consistently considered stylish summer after summer!
Keep On Top This Summer with Wedge Espadrilles
If you consider height and comfort two important factors in choosing shoes, then look no further than Dior for a pair of Patent Bow espadrille wedges. With these espadrille wedges, you can gain a 4.5 inch heel and a 1.25 inch platform. The nude color of these womens espadrilles blends in nicely with the Spring and Summer 2010 trends of natural and earthy-toned shoes, and the cute bow in front of the peep-toe adds some flirty flair to this chic summer sandal.
Even With a Platform, You Can Stay Grounded!
Platform espadrilles, like wedges, provide height without trading it in for comfort! In a pair of Jimmy Choos Phoenix espadrille wedge, you can celebrate summer with a turquoise cross-over strap and matching wrap-around ankle strap for additional comfort and stability. The bright color and rope-like wedge combined can anchor a patterned-print outfit, and the 4.5 inch wedge and the 1.5 inch platform, though adding height, do not appear too heavy for a playful summers day, thanks to the flirty straps.
Keep Your Espadrille Flat, But Your Style Rockin
Though wedges are once again trendy, that doesnt mean that flats should be shunned! Flats that are chic and comfortable are easy to find, especially if they are espadrille flats! For example, Paloma Barcels Doris espadrille flat, like the Dior Patent Bow espadrille wedges, come in a nude color, which is very trendy for this Spring and Summer. The nude fabric strap knots across the toe, and gold leather straps frame the arch of your foot. The heel is also closed by the nude fabric. This feminine flat espadrille is perfect for a casual night out or for a day exploring the streets of a foreign city in comfort!
Espadrilles: the Versatile Summer Sandal
You can keep cool but look hot this summer wearing a pair of espadrille sandals! Espadrilles allow for self-expression because the womens espadrille shoe offers a variety of styles, including wedges, platforms, and flats, and is a comfortable alternative to adding height with a pump. Keep your wardrobe spunky and flirty with a pair of stylish espadrilles this summer 2010!
