espadrille
noun
es·pa·drille ˈe-spə-ˌdril 
: a sandal usually having a fabric upper and a flexible sole
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Earlier this week, the royal trio stepped out in Palma de Mallorca all wearing lace-up espadrille wedges — a strappy slip-on that's sophisticated enough to wear to dinner, and lax enough to kick off at the beach. 
Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022 On their family summer vacation in Valldemossa, Leonor and Sofia took a note from their famously fashionable mom Queen Letizia with soft, flouncy dresses and espadrille shoes. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 6 Aug. 2022 Ahead, 11 stylish pairs of espadrille shoes to wear this summer—and beyond. Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 May 2022 In June, paparazzi photographed the couple packing on the PDA while Lopez wore an airy black jumpsuit and espadrille heels pulled from her JLO Jennifer Lopez line. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 July 2022 For the latter occasion, Kate wore a flowy midi dress from L.K. Bennett with a pair of lace-up espadrille wedges to kick around a soccer ball. Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, 28 June 2022 Photos from their visit show Kate kicking a soccer ball on grass—even while wearing a pair of espadrille wedges and a lavender chiffon dress from LK Bennett. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 June 2022 Altuzarra Home and their espadrille collection with Castañer. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 May 2022 Coming in three colors, the espadrille sandal with a jute sole and canvas straps can be dressed up or down, all while being comfortable enough to don all day long. Shivani Vora, Forbes, 26 May 2022 See More
Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022 On their family summer vacation in Valldemossa, Leonor and Sofia took a note from their famously fashionable mom Queen Letizia with soft, flouncy dresses and espadrille shoes. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 6 Aug. 2022 Ahead, 11 stylish pairs of espadrille shoes to wear this summer—and beyond. Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 May 2022 In June, paparazzi photographed the couple packing on the PDA while Lopez wore an airy black jumpsuit and espadrille heels pulled from her JLO Jennifer Lopez line. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 July 2022 For the latter occasion, Kate wore a flowy midi dress from L.K. Bennett with a pair of lace-up espadrille wedges to kick around a soccer ball. Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, 28 June 2022 Photos from their visit show Kate kicking a soccer ball on grass—even while wearing a pair of espadrille wedges and a lavender chiffon dress from LK Bennett. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 June 2022 Altuzarra Home and their espadrille collection with Castañer. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 May 2022 Coming in three colors, the espadrille sandal with a jute sole and canvas straps can be dressed up or down, all while being comfortable enough to don all day long. Shivani Vora, Forbes, 26 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
French, alteration of espardille, ultimately from Latin spartum
First Known Use
1892, in the meaning defined above