espadrille
noun
es·pa·drille
ˈe-spə-ˌdril 
: a sandal usually having a fabric upper and a flexible sole
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The espadrille platform is dressier than flats and adds tropical flair to any outfit.
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Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2025
Studded linen sandals, striped Mary Jane espadrilles, and the retro Isla wedges that wouldn’t look out of place on a vintage Italian postcard round out the offering.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Even if Anna Wintour herself invites us to continue wearing sailor espadrilles or even if Sienna Miller continues to wear her most summery sandals.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2024
Pack these espadrilles that are 60 percent off and go with everything from leggings for sightseeing to a dress for a night out.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2025
Studded linen sandals, striped Mary Jane espadrilles, and the retro Isla wedges that wouldn’t look out of place on a vintage Italian postcard round out the offering.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Even if Anna Wintour herself invites us to continue wearing sailor espadrilles or even if Sienna Miller continues to wear her most summery sandals.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2024
Pack these espadrilles that are 60 percent off and go with everything from leggings for sightseeing to a dress for a night out.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Espadrille.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espadrille. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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espadrille
noun
es·pa·drille
ˈes-pə-ˌdril
: a shoe with a cloth upper and often with a rope braid around the edge
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