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女性エスパドリーユ
The espadrille is the most quietly useful shoe of an Australian summer: a braided jute sole, a soft upper and no break-in period. Designer espadrilles take that Mediterranean workwear shape and rebuild it in fine leather, canvas and raffia, with flats for daylight and espadrille wedges when a look needs lift. Shop women's designer espadrilles at MARAIS Australia, and see the wider women's shoes edit.
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Why the Espadrille Endures
Few shoes carry a whole season as easily. The braided jute sole is light, breathable and forgiving, which is why the espadrille moved from Pyrenean workwear to the summer wardrobes of half of Europe without changing shape. Designer espadrilles keep that construction and lift the materials, working supple calf, woven raffia and heavy canvas over the same rope base.
Flats, Wedges and Sandal Shapes
Flat espadrilles are the everyday pair: slip them on with linen trousers or a summer dress and stop thinking about them. Espadrille wedges do the harder work, adding height without the instability of a heel, which makes them the sensible choice for a long lunch or a wedding on grass. Between the two sit espadrille sandals, open enough for real heat and structured enough to hold a look together.
The Houses We Stock
Alaïa shoes bring sculptural precision to a simple upper, while Lemaire shoes take the quieter, more architectural route. Beside the espadrille edit, designer sandals cover flat and heeled leather pairs, pumps carry the evening end, and sneakers handle everything in between.
Shop Women's Designer Espadrilles at MARAIS
Espadrilles are a seasonal buy and the good sizes go before the weather does, so shop early. Browse the edit here, or see how a pair sits against the rest of the women's collection.
Women's Designer Espadrilles FAQs
Are espadrilles suitable for a wedding or a formal summer event?
Espadrille wedges are, particularly on grass or sand where a stiletto heel is unworkable. Choose a leather or satin upper over canvas, and keep the jute sole clean and unfrayed for a dressier look.
How should designer espadrilles fit?
Snug at first. The jute sole softens and the upper relaxes with wear, so a pair that feels slightly close on day one usually settles within a week. If you are between sizes in a canvas pair, take the smaller.
Can espadrilles get wet?
Avoid it. A jute sole absorbs water and can lose its shape or discolour, so keep them out of rain and off wet grass. Store them dry, and brush the sole rather than washing it.