subject: Step Out In Style This Summer With Espadrilles [print this page] Espadrille is a classic rope soled shoe native of the French Mediterranean, this shoe is the new craze as men around the globe find out its comfort and simplicity. Espadrille first appeared in the Pyrenees mountains and have since become synonymous with summer and the ease of the French Riviera. The appeal of espadrille has steadily grown and they have been embraced by the fashion world. Fashion houses of repute such as Armani and Versace have all embraced espadrille and featured them on the runaway. It can be remembered that model Don Johnson sported a pair of these in the early years of NBC television series "Miami Vice".
In current time, espadrilles are considered an easy pack and versatile summer footwear for the males of all ages. Espadrilles come in multiple varieties, but the ones below are the finest on the moment.
Sperry Top-Sider Largo
Retailing at $70 from select online stores such as Onlineshoes dot com, Sperry Top-Sider Largo are built with a denser sole which offers a good support to the foot's arch, wearing a pair of these conjures up the tropical ease of Florida Keys. The shoes top tongue has been widened with elastic stitch spread, something that allows for greater flexibility when walking and slipping them on. The sole is rubber adorned with classic roping around the shoe.
Tretorn
Going for the same price as Sperry Top-Sider Largo, Tretorn are currently available from Zappos. They have a classic shape reflected by Tretorn in a feather-light canvas, they come with a rubber sole that is PVC free. The major difference between these and the Sperry Top-Sider Largo is that Tretorn have a low-slung profile and care-free attitude expressed by the makers intentional removal of the roping common with espadrilles. A truly Swedish invention.
Tom's Shoes
Armed with $45 you'll be a proud owner of these shoes from Tom shoes dot com. These charcoal canvas shoes infuse an irrelevant but respectful dose of attitude to the simple lines of a classic espadrille. The interior lining of these shoes is exposed to daylight and come with a patch added to the heel, they also have a long hand-stitched upper and outer sole. The interior has a leather insole that's reinforced with arch support for the busy modern man. The sole is made of textured rubber.
Ben Silver Seersucker
Selling for $60 at Ben silver dot com, this espadrille is a print laid over canvas and a rope sole. The shoes are made in Spain but designed with the summer heat of Carolina south beach in mind. Ben Silver Seersucker makes for a perfect match with blue blazer and khaki trousers for a dash of European flair. They definitely a perfect summer weekend footwear for the beach.
Ralph Lauren
We're all aware that any Ralph production must feature the Polo pony and on this rule the espadrille is not left out. These pair come with wide white and blue cotton/canvas stripes that provide an ideal backdrop for the pony to be placed close to the heel without compromising the classic look. There are other modifications too i.e. the rope encircling the shoe while a rubber sole does the hard work beneath a padded foot bed lined with raffia. These are expensive at $200; they're Spanish made and carry the classic Ralph mark.
