Say Hello to Summer With 11 Updated Espadrilles

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Espadrilles have a long history—4000 years long, in fact—but never have we seen them looking as sharp as they do in 2013. The traditionally casual shoe originated in the Pyrenees, and there are still some shops in the Basque region of France and Spain that have been making them in the traditional slip-on style for over a century. Nowadays, the espadrille has evolved to encompass a range of styles—including platform wedges and lace-up sneakers—and patterns that would have those Basque fishermen rolling in their graves. Here are 11 modern takes for summer, many of which just happen to be on sale, too. —Cleo Zancope

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• Maribeth Espadrilles in Neon Persimmon, $128 at J.Crew
• Catalina Espadrille in Flame Red/Natural, $80.50 (on sale from $115) at Tory Burch
• The Espadrille Mini-Wedge in Gossamer Grey, $138 at Madewell
• Paula Havana Espadrille in Jade, $185 at Theory
• Manebi La Havana Espadrille, $67.27 at Far Fetch
• Ikat in Red Orange, $42 at Soludos
• Karissa Espadrille Wedge, $136.50 (on sale from $195) at Tory Burch
• Classic Stripe Lace Up in White Navy, $45 at Soludos
• Splendid Ranger Floral Espadrille Boat Shoe in Navy, $62.40 (on sale from $78) at Shopbop
• Corso Como Muleady Espadrilles in Sky, $39.95 (on sale from $68) at Anthropologie
• Printed Lace-Up Espadrilles in Black Dot, $34.95 at Gap

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