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Make way, sandals—I’m declaring espadrilles the official shoe of the summer! The chic rope-soled footwear exudes a coastal energy that’s made for warm, windy days. I consider them more versatile than sandals, as there are casual styles, dressy options, and more that can be worn to literally any summer event.
Are you ready for the ultimate summer shoe style? Read on to find the best espadrilles for every occasion, including dressy nights, office days, casual meetings, and even fun, vacation-ready styles!
Casual espadrilles for every day
1. Replace your sandals: You’ll completely forget you’re wearing slippers once you break in these Toms espadrilles, which will become your everyday basic.
2. Lace it up: These espadrilles exude ballerina vibes thanks to the delicate lacing design at the ankle!
3. Bestseller alert! Shoppers can’t stop raving about how comfortable these Naturalizer espadrilles are – many say they could walk for miles in them!
4. Designer slides! Get branded espadrilles at a great price – these embroidered espadrilles from Karl Lagerfeld are 49% off for a limited time!
Elegant espadrilles for special occasions
5. Ready for the evening date: The 3-inch heel and open toe design create beautiful espadrilles that are comfortable to walk in and feel special on dates and other special occasions.
6. Sparkle and shine: You don’t necessarily have to wear high heels for elegant occasions – these glittering Ovation espadrilles from Charles by Charles David are proof of that!
7. Stunner in flat form: Flatforms give you the height you want without the pain and discomfort of wearing high heels. That means you can dance all night long in these Tory Burch Cage Wedge Espadrilles!
8. Bridal shoe! Are you getting married this summer? Then you’ll definitely want to put these pretty ivory wedges on your vision board (and in your closet)!
Funny espadrilles for vacation
9. A splash of color! While many espadrilles are more neutral, this pair from Franco Sarto combines all the colors of the rainbow in one bright shoe. Buy soon and save 32%!
10. Barbie girls in a Barbie world: I’m a huge fan of keeping summer outfits simple and letting shoes and accessories shine. Imagine wearing a simple white dress with these pink and orange wedge espadrilles from Marc Fisher. Psst, they’re on sale right now!
11. Denim Dreams: I’m a big fan of incorporating denim into my shoes, so I’m immediately adding these Iliana espadrilles from Toni Pons to my shopping cart!
12. Stay wavy: With their raffia upper and fun wave design, these Sam Edelman espadrilles will be the talk of your vacation, no matter where you go!
Elegant espadrilles for the office
13. Get compliments: All your colleagues will be asking you where you got those LifeStride espadrilles… Amazon strikes again!
14. Trendiest of all: What happens when you combine the ballerina trend with the classic espadrille style? You get these unique Kelly & Katie flats!
15. Summer slingback: Trade in your pointed-toe leather slingback for a summer upgrade. Once you own this Easy Spirit design, you’ll wish it was summer all year long!
16. Fashionistas: I didn’t even know loafer espadrilles existed until I came across this pair from Coach. Now I want a pair in all three colors!