Since that time, both in the 13th century to the braided sole sewed up flax, these shoes became very popular. She liked the fact that there was a very convenient, hygienic to use and quite practical.

The main consumers of such goods became Frenchman miners, who needed really comfortable and practical footwear.
Ancient shoes Spanish peasants was called espadrilles. The basis of such footwear was durable jute espadrilles.

The very name of the shoe has gone from Spanish«Esparto» - fine and coarse grass. Such grass Spaniards used to make ropes or other durable materials. Typically, these materials have been used actively in the construction or other chores.

There are some specific features of jute -it is durable, colorful and bright, which is very good attracts women and children. You can say that this stuff is pretty cheap and allow it to yourself and everyone can and even a simple worker. Once upon a time in France in the city of Mauleon became engaged in the production of virtually the whole family. It brought a good income, and the best artists received status and respect, so there is nothing surprising in the fact that in this city still preserves family, who continue the traditions of their ancestors and make shoes by hand.

Plus, shoemakers say that there is no more pleasant experience than sewing espadrilles. I do not know that they have found it such an exciting, but let's believe their word.

In 1880 it opened the first factoryproduction of espadrilles, where sewing a shoe has reached several dozen per day. Today, these shoes comes with a giant conveyor parties that, it should be noted, went to her only benefit: it has become more affordable and diverse - visit Online shoe store and check out the assortment.

After the First World War, these shoes have been producingrubber soles that became an integral requirement of all miners and workers. This shoe absorbs moisture and bad smell. Therefore espadrilles in great demand and popularity.

They are mostly replaced not only work shoesminers, but also women's shoes ladies, as well as children and the older generation. Since then, these shoes began to be made much the bowl and got an improved look and feel.