Espadrilles are finally back in fashion. Pair them with jeans, and you've nailed the stand-out trend for Spring 2026.
These underrated shoes – characterised by a braided sole made from jute rope, esparto fiber, or rubber – aren't merely an accessory; they're the foundation of your look. The best news? They'll go perfectly with a pair of jeans already in your wardrobe. And the jute wedge offers stability, as well as style.
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Born in Catalonia, espadrilles – then known as espardenyas – were cheap, practical shoes worn to work. They got an upgrade in the '70s when Yves Saint Laurent tasked Castañer, a traditional shoemaker, to reinterpret them on the catwalk. The wedge became a symbol of summer elegance. Today, espadrilles are walked through Madrid as though being stomped down a catwalk. Below, we run through seven styles of espadrilles that will upgrade any pair of jeans.
They're practical, they're stylish and they go with all of your spring staples.
The gold model adds contrast to deep blue or off-white denim. With a straight jean that leaves the ankle visible. It requires nothing more than an impeccable shirt or structured tee.
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Soft suede, upper strap and side bracelet on a braided base. This mix between classic reference and summer spirit generates an interesting tension. With dark baggy jeans and a light blazer, the outfit acquires immediate sophistication. The wedge adds height and presence, while the shape maintains balance.
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With no ankle straps, the focus is on the drape of the jeans. It works especially well with flared cuts that skim the instep. This is the most refined option of the group.
With cuffed or slightly rolled-up jeans, these straps create a stylising focal point. The key is to keep the rest of the look simple. When the silhouette of the shoe speaks, the rest listens.
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The matte texture of the suede softens the wedge's structure. With deep blue, black or wide-leg jeans in light denim, the contrast is elegant and direct.
In the end, it all comes back to proportion. Espadilles don't disguise denim; they refine it. When the shoe understands its role, the jean ceases to be basic and becomes an act of well-executed style.
Hand-embossed versions with worked fibres offer real texture. The richness lies in the surface and in how it captures light. With wide, high-waisted jeans and a clean top, the balance emerges on its own.
Warm leather on a light sole creates depth. The crossed straps hold the foot firmly and draw defined lines. With curved or slightly barrel jeans, the contrast between structure and fluidity is appealing. This style works as well with a masculine shirt as it does with a more fitted top.
A version of this article was first published on Glamour Mexico.
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