Castaner
Paolo Espadrilles Men
These Castaner Paolo espadrilles for men are handmade in Spain and feature a cotton and cowhide-leather upper, sheepskin lining, jute footbed with leather padding, and a non-slip rubber outsole with braided trim. They are designed as casual summer slip-ons for everyday wear and social outings; however, reviews note that the flat jute sole provides limited arch support and is not water-resistant, so the shoes are best reserved for dry conditions and light activity.
- Material
- Cotton and cowhide-leather upper, sheepskin leather lining, jute cord footbed
- Gender
- male
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Handcrafted men's espadrilles featuring a cotton and cowhide leather upper, sheepskin lining, and jute footbed with non-slip outsole.
Non-slip embossed outsole, braided cord trim, logo-embossed leather padding, handmade in Spain
- Material
- Cotton and cowhide-leather upper, sheepskin leather lining, jute cord footbed
- Secondary
- leather, jute
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Cotton and cowhide-leather upper
- Sheepskin leather lining
- Jute cord footbed with logo-embossed leather padding
- Non-slip embossed outsole with braided cord trim
- Handmade in Spain
- Castañer brand
Product Insights
The Paolo espadrille by Castaner inherits the 1970 YSL wedge pedigree and luxury-house manufacturing, with a jute sole braided on 1920s machines and vulcanized to rubber, but the jute sidewalls remain vulnerable to water damage, requiring care such as waterproof spray. The upper is 60% cowhide and 40% cotton with hand-stitched assembly, lined with 100% sheepskin, featuring a chiselled, clipped square toe handcrafted on antique looms. Worn by Dalí, Monroe, Grace Kelly, and modern royals, it styles with linen suits or shorts yet offers no arch support, and its traditional fit without elastic straps makes sizing critical. The cotton-cowhide upper, sheepskin lining, and vulcanized seal enhance durability, and Castaner also produces espadrilles for luxury houses like Hermès and Louboutin.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- The Paolo inherits the 1970 YSL wedge pedigree and luxury-house manufacturing.
- Construction
- Jute sole braided on one-of-a-kind 1920s machines and vulcanized to rubber.
- Water vulnerability
- Despite a rubber outsole, the jute sidewalls remain vulnerable to water damage.
- Care
- Jute soles should not be machine washed or soaked; use a waterproof spray for protection.
- Upper material
- Upper is 60% cowhide/40% cotton with hand-stitched assembly.
- Lining material
- Lining is 100% sheepskin leather.
- Toe shape
- Chiselled, clipped square toe distinguishes from round toes and enables dress-adjacent styling
- Craftsmanship
- The upper is attached on antique looms and hand-finished, while the jute sole is braided on proprietary machinery from 1927.
- Celebrity and royal following
- Worn by Dalí, Monroe, Grace Kelly, Queen Letizia, Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and partnered with YSL, Hermès, Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik.
- Styling
- Style guides confirm it works with linen suits for formal events and with shorts or chinos for casual wear.
- Arch support
- Flat jute and leather footbed with no arch support.
- Durability
- Cotton-cowhide upper, sheepskin lining, and jute-rubber outsole with vulcanized seal enhance durability.
- Model positioning
- Pablo is Castaner's standout flat men's espadrille, with a sculptural chiselled toe that positions it as more dress-adjacent than the Joel's simple cotton slip-on.
- Design
- Pablo has a chiselled clipped toe for a dressier silhouette than the Joel's plain rounded toe.
- Luxury collaborations
- Castañer makes espadrilles for Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Louboutin.
- Natural materials
- The Paolo uses natural jute and certified organic cotton in a handcrafted Spanish construction.
- Brand origin
- Castañer was founded in 1927 in Banyoles, Catalonia by cousins Luis Castañer and Tomàs Serra, and remains family-run.
- Hot-weather comfort
- The cotton panels in the upper stretch and breathe for hot-day comfort.
- Outsole traction
- The vulcanized rubber outsole is non-slip and extends durability beyond a raw jute sole.
Product record
- Title
- Paolo Espadrilles Men
- Brand
- Castaner
- Price
- 350 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Side profile of a black woven slip-on espadrille with a braided natural jute midsole and a thin tan rubber outsole.
- SilhouetteLow-profile slip-on espadrille shown in strict side profile with a rounded toe and low vamp.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.38 · w 0.94 · h 0.40 (high) - Upper weaveUpper constructed from interlaced flat black strips forming a basket-weave pattern covering toe and side panels.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.40 · w 0.86 · h 0.26 (high) - Topline trimNarrow smooth black trim runs along the topline and around the opening of the shoe.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (high) - Vamp seam/strapSingle narrow black strip crosses the instep area forming a visible seam or decorative strap near the vamp.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Midsole constructionThick natural jute midsole with clearly visible braided rope texture wrapping around the shoe.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.61 · w 0.92 · h 0.08 (high) - Upper-to-midsole stitchContrasting visible hand-sewn style stitching in a light color joins upper to jute midsole along the perimeter.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.59 · w 0.90 · h 0.06 (high) - OutsoleThin flat tan rubber outsole visible beneath the jute midsole with smooth finish.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.69 · w 0.92 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Studio side-profile product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the shoe.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background filling the frame.
- Lighting and shadowEven studio lighting with a soft shadow directly under and slightly below the shoe.
- Shot compositionShoe centered horizontally in image and presented in full side profile with complete silhouette visible.
Colors
black· upper#0E0E0Cnatural jute beige· midsole (jute)light tan· outsole- SilhouetteLow-profile slip-on espadrille shown in strict side profile with a rounded toe and low vamp.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a pair of slip-on espadrilles with woven black uppers, jute-wrapped midsoles, and visible heel stitching details.
- View and compositionRear/three-quarter rear view showing both shoes angled slightly toward center, with the right shoe closer to camera.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.45 · w 0.65 · h 0.45 (high) - Upper constructionBlack woven upper formed from alternating smooth and textured strips creating a basket-weave pattern across the heel and side panels.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.75 · h 0.40 (high) - Heel tab and topline trimVertical heel tab of smooth black material with a smooth black leather-look top edge trim running along the shoe opening.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.48 · w 0.45 · h 0.25 (high) - Decorative heel stitchingSmall zigzag decorative stitch in orange thread located on each heel tab.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.57 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.55 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (high) - Midsole constructionBraided natural-fiber jute midsole wrapping around the shoe, with visible woven texture and a stitched seam at the upper edge.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.70 · w 0.90 · h 0.20 (high) - OutsoleThin beige rubber outsole visible below the jute midsole with a smooth finish at the heel edge.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.82 · w 0.90 · h 0.12 (high) - Interior liningInterior visible as smooth black lining inside the shoe opening.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.46 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.46 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium) - Contrast topstitchingVisible black topstitching along the seam where the upper meets the jute midsole.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.68 · w 0.90 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadows; image centered on lower half of frame.
- BackgroundUniform light gray neutral background occupying the upper portion of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.55 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting with subtle soft shadows beneath and slightly behind the shoes.
- Image croppingShoes are cropped by the image edges slightly on the left and right; full pair visible but topmost background large.
Colors
black· woven upper#0E0D0Cnatural jute beige· midsole rope#C4C4C4warm orange· decorative heel stitchlight beige· outsole#DCDCDC- View and compositionRear/three-quarter rear view showing both shoes angled slightly toward center, with the right shoe closer to camera.
- 03
Product
Top-down view of a pair of slip-on espadrilles with a black woven upper, natural jute-wrapped midsole, and black leather trim and insoles.
- Pair arrangementTwo espadrilles shown from above, positioned side-by-side with toes at the top of the image and heels at the bottom; left shoe at left, right shoe at right.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.03 · w 0.92 · h 0.94 (high) - Upper constructionClosed-toe upper made from wide flat strips woven in an overlapping basket pattern creating a textured checkered weave across the vamp.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.48 (high) - Upper material finishUpper strips appear smooth with a low sheen consistent with coated or treated leather or synthetic leather.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.48 (medium) - Toe shapeRounded square toe profile with a slightly flattened front edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.20 (high) - MidsoleVisible jute-wrapped midsole with braided texture running around the perimeter where upper meets sole; natural beige color contrasting with the black upper.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.20 · w 0.94 · h 0.60 (high) - Topline trimNarrow black leather or synthetic trim runs along the topline opening of each shoe, creating a smooth edge around the foot opening.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.46 · w 0.56 · h 0.32 (high) - Insole materialsTwo-tone interior: a woven natural-fiber footbed border visible around the perimeter and a smooth black leather or synthetic footbed insert centered in the heel area.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Insole text detailEmbossed or debossed text and a script logo visible on the black insole area but illegible at this resolution.Partial
2 regions
x 0.23 · y 0.65 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.53 · y 0.65 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio top-down product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadowing beneath the heels.
- Shot compositionTop-down centered composition with both shoes fully visible and spaced evenly; image framed with margin around shoes.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background filling the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowsSoft diffuse drop shadows visible beneath the heel areas indicating soft overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.82 · w 0.60 · h 0.15 (medium) - Image qualityHigh-resolution sharp image with clear texture detail on weave and jute; no visible props or packaging.
Colors
black· woven upper#0E0D0Bnatural jute beige· jute midsole and braided trim#C3C3C3light woven tan· inner woven footbed border#B3B3B3black· insole insert and topline trim#0D0E0D- Pair arrangementTwo espadrilles shown from above, positioned side-by-side with toes at the top of the image and heels at the bottom; left shoe at left, right shoe at right.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Castaner
Camping style Men's Footwear with 2cm high Flat | Castañer – Castañer UK
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
4 threads · r/malefashionadviceRedditors highly recommend Castaner espadrilles, especially the Pablo model, as a stylish summer shoe, though they caution about limited durability and lack of arch support.
Users strongly endorse Castaner as a top brand for espadrilles, but note they are not meant for heavy use or wet conditions and offer minimal foot support.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday summer casual wear
- Going out / social events (not all-day walking)
Watch Out For
Community Q&A
- Which Castaner model should I choose?
- The Pablo is the classic choice; the Joel is less recommended.
- How durable are Castaner espadrilles?
- They are more durable than cheap alternatives but still intended for seasonal use and can be ruined by water.
- Do Castaner espadrilles have arch support?
- No, they are flat; wearing them regularly without inserts may cause foot issues.
Compared To
vs Asos and other Spanish market espadrilles
Castaner offers better durability with a rubber sole addition and higher quality upper.
vs Viscata
Castaner Pablo is a classic espadrille; Viscata has a more rigid canvas and different sizing.
vs Castaner Joel model
Pablo is the classic espadrille; Joel is seen as having a confused identity.
Source Threads
Castaner recommendation in espadrilles thread
Can't recommend Castañer enough - the classic Pablo or Joel models. Best in the game for me; wear mine in summer almost everyday
u/ThisIsHirokisAmericar/malefashionadviceView thread →
malti001 recommends Castaner Pablo/Joel
Can't recommend Castañer enough - the classic Pablo or Joel models. Best in the game for me; wear mine in summer almost everyday
u/malti001View thread →
zdrmlp recommends Castaner Pablo over Joel
I have the sand Pablo in size 44; it is a classic espadrille. The Joel is having some kind of smoking slipper identity crisis or something. Get the Pablo.
u/zdrmlpView thread →