Espadrilles

[TCN]

Perhaps this should be under the "gayest article of clothing" post . . . I'm an espadrille fan, but I've never known much about them or evaluated them for quality. A few weeks ago, I bought a pair of "Castaner" espadrilles. Noice, these puppies are the Edward Greens of espadrilles.

 

[TheFoo]

I remember hearing about a maker in Capri that supposedly makes some of the best.

 

[Thurston]

You're right - this should go in the gayest clothes thread.

 

[TCN]

Well yeah, but you wouldn't say that if I were dining with two 21 year old girls in Cap d'Antibes . . . not that I'd be busy posting about my "espadrille find" if I were . . .

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by TCN

Perhaps this should be under the "gayest article of clothing" post . . . I'm an espadrille fan, but I've never known much about them or evaluated them for quality. A few weeks ago, I bought a pair of "Castaner" espadrilles. Noice, these puppies are the Edward Greens of espadrilles.
Pics?

 

[Siggy]

Originally Posted by TCN

Well yeah, but you wouldn't say that if I were dining with two 21 year old girls in Cap d'Antibes . . .


Pics?

 

[sfo423]

Originally Posted by Thurston

You're right - this should go in the gayest clothes thread.

+1 Or move to "stupid posts" section

 

[voxsartoria]

Is there a Southern US tradition involving men in espadrilles?

Ben Silver

- B

 

[Rossini]

I suppose it depends on what type of espadrille you have in mind. The ones with straps, in my opinion, certainly deserve abuse. Those with just rope soles and slightly elasticated canvas in, say, navy, can perform a useful function with linen, or shorts, on holiday when sandals are not ideal and loafers aren't either. This is the kind of thing (from espadrille.co.uk):

I've heard people swearing by a producer in Barcelona (that made some for Picasso or Gaudi, or possibly both.

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Is there a Southern US tradition involving men in espadrilles?

Yes, but most states have made it illegal, saying even espadrille wearers don't deserve such treatment. However, don't wear them in Louisiana.

 

[Baron]

I've actually been looking for a white pair.

 

[TCN]

Leather insole, very comfortable, transparent rubber over the jute on the sole. A little pricey for espadrilles, but what the hell, you can't take it with you.

 

[TCN]

Originally Posted by sfo423

+1 Or move to "stupid posts" section

Ouch, not an espadrille fan I see.

 

[juuceman]

I've been wearing some from ropeysoles, a UK based company. Great selection of colors and fabrics, cheap, and easy and quick shipping.

 

[ComboOrgan]

I think they have been discussed here before, but I think Tom's are kinda hip. http://www.tomsshoes.com I don't own a pair, but a friend who has them claims they are very comfy