Espadrilles Worth It?

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Are espadrilles worth it, regardless of the brand (e.g. Chanel, YSL, Dior, Gucci etc.)?

I have been considering in purchasing a pair of espadrilles from YSL. However, given its price tag I am not sure if I should splurge as I live in a city that rains a lot.

Maybe they are not practical in my situation?

I am the kind of person that I don’t mind spending a bit more on shoes, given that I actually wear them! For example, I have 3 pairs of Roger Vivier flats that I wear constantly. The cost per wear is probably less than $1 a day :biggrin:.
 
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They're probably not that practical for your situation given the rainfall but espadrilles are always in style so if you buy a good pair you might expect to have them for many years but not wear them often because of the rain - they won't last if they get wet a lot.

Perhaps you could try buying a good quality mid range designer espadrille like Castaner first to see if you like wearing them before investing in YSL, Chanel etc.

I love espadrilles and I wear YSL, Celine, Chanel, Loewe but I also have more knockabout pairs from Castaner and other brands that I don't mind replacing more often.
 
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Straight-Laced said:
They're probably not that practical for your situation given the rainfall but espadrilles are always in style so if you buy a good pair you might expect to have them for many years but not wear them often because of the rain - they won't last if they get wet a lot.

Perhaps you could try buying a good quality mid range designer espadrille like Castaner first to see if you like wearing them before investing in YSL, Chanel etc.

I love espadrilles and I wear YSL, Celine, Chanel, Loewe but I also have more knockabout pairs from Castaner and other brands that I don't mind replacing more often.
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Awesome! I am glad I posted and asked! You just helped me saved hundreds of dollars :biggrin:! Thank you!! The espadrilles won’t be on my list then.

I am quite practical when it comes to spending. If I have to baby something, then I’d rather not buy it. Or, I can only wear 2-3 months out of the year (like the espadrilles), then I am hesitant.
 
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PineappleMinnie said:
Are espadrilles worth it, regardless of the brand (e.g. Chanel, YSL, Dior, Gucci etc.)?

I have been considering in purchasing a pair of espadrilles from YSL. However, given its price tag I am not sure if I should splurge as I live in a city that rains a lot.

Maybe they are not practical in my situation?

I am the kind of person that I don’t mind spending a bit more on shoes, given that I actually wear them! For example, I have 3 pairs of Roger Vivier flats that I wear constantly. The cost per wear is probably less than $1 a day :biggrin:.
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Straight-Laced said:
They're probably not that practical for your situation given the rainfall but espadrilles are always in style so if you buy a good pair you might expect to have them for many years but not wear them often because of the rain - they won't last if they get wet a lot.

Perhaps you could try buying a good quality mid range designer espadrille like Castaner first to see if you like wearing them before investing in YSL, Chanel etc.

I love espadrilles and I wear YSL, Celine, Chanel, Loewe but I also have more knockabout pairs from Castaner and other brands that I don't mind replacing more often.
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JuneHawk said:
Luxury brand espadrilles, no, I don't think so. For espadrilles, I wouldn't pay any more than Castañer prices.
But, regardless of brand, they don't do well in the rain.
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Castañer actually makes espadrilles for Hermes. Luxury quality at a much better price point, and they have so many styles. Maybe you could justify a pair of those and keep them for quite a while given that you would only wear them when it's not raining (or maybe on vacation)?
 
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JuneHawk said:
Luxury brand espadrilles, no, I don't think so. For espadrilles, I wouldn't pay any more than Castañer prices.
But, regardless of brand, they don't do well in the rain.
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Thanks for letting me know. I never own a pair of espadrilles, so I have been considering. Well, I got this gift card (about $170) that I either spend it or it expires. But, hey, that's how they get you... they want you to spend it, so they can make more money.
 
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Espadrilles are no good when it rains.

I come from a Spanish espadrille-making village. When I was little my grandma use to make them for me. I still buy them there, by the load, every Spring for around $10 a piece. Espadrilles are not really meant to last, although they used to be refurbished, tops replaced. I can‘t leave without them, they are my Summer shoes, the shoes I use for the beach (instead of flip flops), garden and hiking.
I don’t really get designer espadrilles. For a smart pair, get one from Castañer. They make many of the designer ones anyway.
 
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Love espadrilles, light and airy for warm weather. I have designer ones from valentino and contemporary ones from see by chloe and vince. Highly recommend. I dont wear them everyday so they can be kept for many seasons.
 
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I found interesting seeing espadrilles at designer prices when they were originally worn by Spanish and French peasants/working class
There is a series if Robert Capa’s photographs taken during the Spanish Civil war and you can see soldiers fighting for the Republica*soldiers wearing espadrilles

*Won’t let me use the appropriate term which is historically accurate but censored for some reason...
 
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