The 10 Best Espadrilles

marie claire editor wanyi jiang wearing espadrilles — (Image credit: Wanyi Jiang)

Welcome to The Essentials, our weekly series highlighting a must-have classic, key to building a timeless, pulled-together closet.

Espadrilles are the ultimate summer shoe. Worn flat or with a heel, these woven sandals are all about sophisticated ease. For proof, just look to classic Hollywood films—think Lauren Bacall in Key Largo and Grace Kelly in To Catch a Thief—that gave espadrilles the gold stamp of approval. These past few seasons, we've seen the espadrille trend expand, but it was Salvatore Ferragamo who originally put them on the map. In the '30s and '40s, the Italian shoe designer made use of materials such as raffia and cork, according to the MoMA's Items: Is Fashion Modern?. Then, in the '70s, Yves Saint Laurent released his own take on the shoe, turning the traditional flat into a wedge—and a modern trend was born. Today, designers send this woven shoe down the runway in many iterations. Shop our favorites below.

Castañer Carina 80 Canvas Wedge Espadrilles

Want espadrille wedges that go with every outfit? Opt for an ivory pair like this sweet and feminine style from Castañer. Fun fact: Kate Middleton owns a pair of espadrilles from this label.

Hereu Horta Elasticated Espadrille Wedge

Your basic ballet flats just got a stylish upgrade. This flat is hand-stitched by local artisans in Alicante, Spain and has removable ankle straps for a quick little design change.

Ubuntu Life Suede Espadrille Mules

Try this canary yellow pair of espadrilles for a sunny pep in your step.

Eileen Fisher Willow Leather Espadrille Sandal

This three-inch wedge sandal will give you a boost in height without forcing you to stand precariously on tiptoes. This is the perfect all-occasion shoe, suitable for those summer 2023 weddings or future resort vacations.

Tory Burch Basketweave Calfskin Wedge Espadrille Sandals

A leather basketweave texture and earthy cream tone makes this so an evergreen style, so you can rock it well into fall, alongside your favorite maxi skirt, when the temperatures start to dip.

Soludos Classic 3.5" Wedge

This timeless wedge espadrille from Soludos will remain in your shoe rotation for seasons to come. It comes in four different colors, though our favorite hue is this midnight blue hue.

Chloé Ingrid Lace-Up Espadrilles in Canvas & Calfskin

This logo lace-up pair from Chloé is perfect for the city girl.

Roger Vivier Strass Buckle Espadrille Mules in Velvet

A pair a step above the rest. This jeweled pair from Roger Vivier is sure to be a showstopper.

Valentino Garavani Rockstud Braided Espadrille Wedges

Bright your day with these statement making rainbow rope espadrilles adorned with Valentino's signature pink rock studs.

Marc Fisher Espadrille Platform Sandal

Pair these with a flower studded sundress for the quintessential springtime look.

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Sara Holzman is the Style Director at Marie Claire, where she oversees fashion coverage spanning seasonal trends, celebrity style, designers, Fashion Month, and shopping. With more than a decade of experience in fashion media, she has held roles at Condé Nast’s Lucky and Self and contributed style and travel coverage to Equinox’s Furthermore. A graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism, Sara is based in New York City, where she writes about fashion through both an industry and personal lens, including the realities of getting dressed as a working mom. Follow her on Instagram at @sarajonewyork.