Definition: Light weight shoes made of canvas or cotton with a rubber sole covered by jute rope. Espadrilles can have either a flat or platform sole, or a wedge heel.
Definition of Espadrilles
By Ashley Kane, About.com Guide
Flat soled espadrilles
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