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00:00 Espadrilles & Alpargatas Introduction

If you’ve ever been to a beach resort or anywhere with a warm climate, chances are you’ve seen a pair of espadrilles or alpargatas for sale. Regardless of whether you’re dealing with soggy summers or not, Espadrilles and Alpargatas are unique casual shoes loved for their relaxed style and typically cheap price.

01:00 What are Espadrilles and Alpargatas?

Both names refer to the same style of shoe. Being able to use either term freely is quite unique when it comes to footwear because other types of shoe are more firmly defined.

With espadrilles and alpargatas being different from traditional leather dress shoes, you’re probably wondering: what’s the signature style?
→ Rope soled
→ Typically slip-on
→ Simple construction
→ Soft upper material
→ Can be made from many things including fleece and felt, but most common are:
• Canvas
• Lace/Pique Knit
• Leather

03:50 Do Espadrilles fit in Classic Menswear?

Historically speaking, yes. Humans have used rope-soled shoes for millennia. From a stylistic point of view, the answer is: Sometimes. Even with all that historical relevance, getting them right can be challenging.

08:28 Pros and Cons

Many benefits to espadrilles and alpargatas. Equally there are also drawbacks to wearing them.

PROs: → They have great breathability
→ Typically inexpensive
→ Lightweight
→ Vegan-friendly

CONs: → Even no-show socks will be conspicuous
→ Can be ridiculously expensive!
→ Not very supportive
→ Don’t wear/age well

12:45 When to Wear Espadrilles
→ Hot Climates
→ Casual Events
→ Downtime

14:15 When NOT to Wear Alpargatas
→ In the office
→ Cold climates
→ Physical activities
→ Fine/Fancy Restaurants

If you prefer a shoe with more structure and a higher degree of formality, then you’ll probably prefer something other than espadrilles and alpargatas. For many, espadrilles and alpargatas are a great shoe to add to your wardrobe: cheap, an easy-to-wear item, and rooted in classic menswear history. Wear them in the correct setting, and you can look great!

16:10 Outfit Rundown