Chanel Espadrilles

The Chanel espadrille as it exists today took shape in the mid-2010s as the summer counterpart to the house's two-tone slingback. Hand-stitched braided jute sole, rounded toe with a contrasting cap, a small interlocking CC on the vamp: the silhouette borrows from the traditional Catalan espadrille and rewrites it in rue Cambon couture grammar. The shoe is produced at Massaro, the Parisian bottier Chanel acquired in 2002. More than 1,500 pairs of Chanel shoes rotate through JoliCloset, with espadrilles a recurring share each season — every pair is checked by our in-house experts before it goes live.

The beige-and-black two-tone, plus seasonal variants

The most searched version remains the beige and black two-tone canvas, a direct echo of the 1957 Chanel ballerina: cream body, black toe cap, low heel on jute. From that base, each Cruise collection opens into a wide palette — tweed pastels, quilted lambskin, suede, mesh, sequins, patent leather, even pearl-embroidered editions for the more elaborate pieces. Wedge versions, mules and slides rotate in regularly, alongside chain-trimmed editions. On the pre-owned market, pastel Cruise colorways (powder pink, navy, red) and discontinued tweed runs are especially prized.

Sizes, fit and how they wear in

Chanel espadrilles run from size 35 to 42, typically in half sizes. The fit is known to run true-to-small — many buyers size up half a size, particularly on the stiffer canvas references. The lining is nappa lambskin, which softens after a few wears. Wear on a pre-owned pair shows first on the jute rim and the black toe cap — both points our experts document in detail before the listing goes live.

Retail price, pre-owned value and resale

At boutique, a new pair of Chanel espadrilles currently sits between $950 and $1,350 depending on material, with special editions climbing past $1,600. On the pre-owned market, the bulk of very good condition pairs trade well below that, which makes espadrilles one of the most accessible entry points to Chanel footwear — comfortably under the retail ticket of a new slingback or ballerina. Discontinued references and the most collected Cruise runs (colored tweeds, pearl editions) hold their value; unworn pairs with original box and dustbag remain the most hunted.

Authentication and buying with confidence

Every pair listed on JoliCloset is reviewed before publication: CC engraving, density and alignment of the jute braid, saddle-stitch quality on the sole edge, interior stamp, serial number and box-tag consistency. Pre-owned Chanel espadrilles sit naturally alongside the rest of the maison — browse Chanel bags, women's clothing and women's accessories to build a coherent wardrobe around the brand. Have a pair to sell? List it with us — second hand Chanel espadrilles are among the fastest-moving references in the footwear catalogue.