7 Pairs of Elegant Espadrilles Fit for a Queen |Best Knockoff Luxury Clothing

published 24 July 2024

If you've been searching for an elegant summer shoe that's fit for a queen but casual enough for a commoner, well, you've come to the right place. The über-stylish Queen Letizia of Spain was spotted with her daughters, Princess Leonor and Princess Sofía, who were wearing easy, breezy summer neutrals and our go-to shoe of the season: the espadrille.

Originally designed for and worn by Spanish and French peasants, espadrilles typically feature a canvas or cotton upper with a flexible sole made of esparto rope. Today, the shoe is available in various styles and heights, including flats, wedges, and sandals.

If you haven't yet dipped your toes into the espadrille trend this summer, well, better late than never! Keep scrolling to shop stylish and comfortable espadrilles to carry you through the rest of the season.

Three Women in the Spanish Royal Family Wear White Outfits with Espadrilles

On Princess Lenor: Roberto Verino blouse; Mango jeans; Macarena shoes

On Princess Sofía: Ba&sh blouse and pants; Macarena shoes

Shop the Spanish Royals' Exact Shoes

Macarena Shoes

Saura Beige

Found: affordable royal-approved footwear.

Shop Other Flat Espadrilles

J.Crew

D'Orsay Lace-Up Espadrilles

Run, don't walk—these beauties are moving quickly.

Manolo Blahnik

Espadra Collapsible-Heel Leather-Trimmed Raffia Espadrilles

Raffia replaces canvas for an extra-breathable take on the trend.

Castañer

Kampala Espadrille Flats

Espadrilles are available in several colors, but like the princesses, we're partial to neutral shades.

Saint Laurent

Logo-Embossed Leather Espadrilles

Designer brands definitely approve of espadrilles; they're featured every summer.

CASTAÑER

Joaquina Raffia Espadrilles

Raffia is an excellent choice for summer—just don't get them wet.

Brunello Cucinelli

Metallic Stretch-Knit Espadrilles

A stretchy upper fabric makes this slip-on shoe even easier to take on and off.

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Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks. Her personal style tends to favor the classics: She loves crisp white button-downs, sneakers, and skinny jeans—and no look is complete without a great pair of oversize sunglasses and a trusty leather jacket. After she finishes reading the entire internet every day, she can be found dining out at her favorite restaurants, trying new beauty treatments, or indulging her historical-fiction habit.