so it seems Espadrilles are back in again

[MikeRotch]

even though they make me think of Andrew Ridgely pre silver fox days

even Havaianas are in on the game
isnt it ironic. footwear is either slipper like or positively disabling in height and shape...

I am the proud owner of about 10 pairs of espadrils. I even persuaded the DDH to get a pair for slobbing abut in, but while I look funky in my versions in shades of pink, blue and purple with flowers on (well I think I do , he does look a bit Andrew Ridgley-esque now you come to mention it...

I used to wear them in the 80s so will not be re-visiting (don't they say "if you're old enough to remember the fashion first time round....").

If you were ever unlucky enough to get them wet though they reeked!

I broke my coccyx in a pair of espadrilles. In 1986. Fecking rope soles.

Oh good I loved espadrilles

And I always thought Andrew Ridgely was better looking than George Michael anyway

Egyptian/Italian dad, apparently. Def more attractive than George.

Oh good, I have several pairs I bought on hols a few years back and have never worn. Still got the laccy bands around them.

Hurrah.