Espadrilles Shoes, what are they?

Originally the shoes Espadrilles were shoes with soles made of braided jute and the upper (which is the upper part of the shoes), most often made of canvas. Tramadie's espadrilles maintain the original production process, that is, our soles are made from handcrafted jute, one by one.

The History of Women's Espadrille Shoes

Born in the 18th century in the Pyrenees, between Spain and France. The trend lasted between the 50s and 60s, when French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent realized the great potential in the classic espadrille and decided to reinvent it, thus creating a version. He met with a manufacturer and ordered one with an innovation: the heel! This made espadrilles fall to the feet of celebrities on their way back.

Espadrille, Alpargata or Anabela?

In each place in the world it is customary to call it a name. In France you hear more espadrilles, in Spain and Italy, espadrilles and wedges are also widely used. In Spain it is also common to call them wedges. Here in Brazil, espadrilles or wedges are very common, in general we call espadrilles those without heels.

Why are they known as princess shoes?

It's no wonder we see princesses, queens and celebrities with them at their feet all the time. Yes, they are always elegantly parading their espadrilles: Queen Letizia of Spain, Megan Markle, Kate Middleton and other stylish aristocrats. In the European summer they own the looks, the magazine covers... easy to understand!

Espadrilles, how to use your laces?

Traditional espadrilles are tied and can be tied in countless ways. Ties at the front, back and side are also used. It can do anything and it depends on the look as a whole. Nowadays we can also find espadrilles with buttons or with elastics, or even without tying. Everyone has their charm and can look better with one outfit or another.

The Tramadie Espadrilles

Here at Tramadie, women's espadrilles are made with the same method used by artisans in the beginning and that is what makes our espadrilles special. This method offers more resistance, originality and comfort. Check out some models from our collection below and click on them to view more details.

Differentiators of Tramadie espadrilles

Laura, founder of the brand, is crazy about espadrille and has been using it for many, many years, so she wanted ours to be perfect! Our fluffy insole is delicious and also has a soft leather on the back that doesn't hurt when we're out and about. At the tip of the bows of our espadrilles, we have a delicate leather finish in the color of the fabric, a charm, because beauty always lives in the details!

Why are Tramadie wedges so special?

Tramadie's espadrilles maintain the original production process, that is, our soles are made from handcrafted esparto, one by one. We make an absolute point of maintaining our artisanal process, despite it not being the simplest nor the cheapest. This is what results in the most beautiful, comfortable and timeless espadrilles.

Tramadie Curiosities

Our crochet tips are made in a women-only cooperative. We keep the crochet open to allow air circulation. All of our raw materials are of the highest quality and we know all of our partners: from those who produce the canvas to those who dye, those who produce the soles, etc. Every little detail is huge for Tramadie.

Now it's your turn to hang out with them

Now, knowing all this, you can now choose your favorite Tramadie. Here on the website, via WhatsApp and in our physical store. You can also check out our high heel models. Any place is good for you to choose your perfect Tramadie pair.