VISCATA Classic Men´s Flat Sitges Espadrilles, Casual Slip-On Loafer Shoe

In the less than a year, I've taken these shoes from my backyard, to Mexico, and even to Cuba. They're my go to casual shoes when going for strolls in the outdoors or running errands.Let me be honest: I don't recommend wearing these shoes for long walks In urban areas. I initially bought them with the intention of wearing them on campus, but because the rope sole is firm, they made my feet really sore after a while. So heads up if we're planning on using these in a city. Now you might be thinking, "Well, aren't they supposed be comfortable?" but again, they're made out a rope, with a layer of rubber on the sole (which doesn't add any cushioning) so their support is not on par with regular shoe soles.Where these babies do shine is when you walk on soft surfaces. From carpet to dirt paths, these are the type of surfaces these shoes were made for. I don't wear any socks with them (I don't believe you're supposed to anyhow), and I thoroughly enjoy the texture of the rope insole, more so that I find myself wearing these over my casual sneakers. Another reason as to why that is, is because they don't overheat. I wouldn't say they "breathe," but the canvas feels fresher. Quality wise, they looked sturdy from when I opened them to months after wearing them. I definitely felt like a really got my money's worth. In terms of fashion, they look great in person and even better on your feet. They look more sophisticated than TOMS, which I considered getting, but ultimately, the Sitges offered better versatlity. I made the right decision because I've gotten plenty of compliments on my pair. With all this in mind, these shoes earned a 5-star rating.Now in terms of durability, it all depends on how often you use them and what kind of conditions you put them through. Over a month ago, the rope sole on my right shoe started to unravel and overtime it got worse and worse, to the point where I stopped wearing them because they seemed they would fall apart. All of this was under a year since I purchased them. Now this is probably on me, because I've put them through some rough conditions (rain, mud, rocks), not to mention the extent of use. They were my main pair of shoes when I went to Mexico and Cuba. Had I gone easier on them, I'm sure they would have lasted much longer. I actually contacted Viscata's Customer Service (in about an hour, someone had replied to my message. Talk about prompt service!) about the unraveling, and they told me same thing. Here's some recommendations they gave me to extend the life of my espadrilles:"These type of shoes will all eventually start showing wear given they are made of natural plant products and depending on use frequency the jute threads will unravel a bit. However, they should be able to hold up enough that they won’t come completely undone. What you can do is just begin trimming as much of the loose threads as possible and if there are any big loose pieces if you put a little bit of glue it should help keep it together."I know this was a long review, but I just like to be clear and thorough, since I heavily depend on reviews when shopping on Amazon.

I have been wearing Espadrille's for over 30 years, and no I don't live near the water. These are the best of all that I have worn, they are hand made in Spain, they have a much sturdy sole than I have ever had in this type of casual shoe. I walk in the park on trails BUT I also walk on cement as I live in an area with sidewalks also, but when walking on those I limit my walking much shorter than in the park, I also wear them just sitting in a lawn chair outside. I have read reviews that people complain about that the big toe area gets a hole, well LISTEN UP, I had the same problem until I found the squares of Moleskin in the section were they sell various foot products, such as Insoles. You cut the Moleskin in a curve and place it inside the shoe right were your toe hits. To be sure you are in the right place, put it on then find the spot and mark it with some chock, I use some for my small sewing, then you can find the exact spot to place the Moleskin, the chock comes of with a damp cloth.Hope this helpsJazzman65

I normally wear size 13, but after reading all the reviews here I was expecting the size 13 to be too small but I took a chance anyway. People are right, the shoes feel narrow and size 13 was very tight...at first. Having tried espadrilles before I knew that they do stretch after a while, and these were no different. For the first week they were very tight putting them on, but after 15 minutes or so they fitted properly (as always with espadrilles, no socks should be worn). In the second week, after wearing them for probably 10 times or so, they are no longer tight at all, not even when putting them on. They are now very comfortable! The quality seems good so far, and I was somewhat hesitant to spend so much on such simple shoes, but since they are original and imported I decided to take the chance. For those who think the shoes are too narrow, I do have somewhat wider feet (I never have to buy extra wide shoes however, I'm just a bit wider than a medium width) and these are just fine (again, after a couple of weeks of wear). Happy with my purchase and ready for summer!

I bought these in a size 10, one size larger than I usually wear and they are still tight. I have worn them for short spells indoors to try to stretch them but it was painful. I even resorted to soaking them in cold water and wearing them wet to break them in, a method I usually reserve for boots, but I would not recommend doing this with them at all as the colour comes out of the rope sole and makes the cotton tops a bit brown.I haven't given up on them yet as they are very good looking and stylish, and am going to continue to wear them for short spells until they submit.

I bought these as a surprise for my Spanish husband of 53 years but they were much too small. The size 43 is a 42. I wanted to return them but we live in Jersey and I don't think we have drop off points so he will have to give them to a relative with small feet when he goes to Spain this summer. Also the price is crazy - alpargatos like these should cost less than half this price.

Quality excellent great for summer

Indubbiamente rispetto a tante altre espadrillas si differenziano per stile. Questo però secondo me non giustifica un prezzo così alto per questo tipo di scarpa. Consiglio di prendere un numero in più perchè vestono molto strette.

Muy bonitas y la talla perfecta a mí yerno le encantaron desde que se las regale no se las quta