Handmade espadrille from Barcelona

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Refine your Mediterranean look with our latest Pinxo Topolino model

Wear comfortable yet elegant footwear
with our Mundet espadrilles

Discover La Manual signature model: Valls Elàstic

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Woman espadrille small wedge Valenciana

An espadrille to wear every day.

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Blue Traditional Valls espadrille with elastics in the sides, 3.5 cm wedge approximately. Handmade espadrille by La Manual Alpargatera, Barcelona.

Traditional Valls espadrille elàstic

Typical ribboning of Valls area in Tarragona.

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Lace up woman espadrille Pinxo Traditional espadrille from Barcelona Step out in style and comfort with our Pinxo small wedge espadrilles, handmade in Barcelona and featuring a padded insole for extra cushioning, light and elegant cotton ribbons, and a low 2cm heel. Never compromise on style, comfort, and tradition with these timeless classics.

Woman lace up espadrille Pinxo

Ribboned women espadrille traditional Catalan model.

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Men espadrille Mundet

Men Espadrille Mundet. This stylish lace-up espadrille takes inspiration from the classic blucher style, offering a timeless vintage appeal with a modern twist.

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Natural jute wedge espadrille about 9 centimeters high, rounded and low-cut closed toe, with ribbons to tie at the ankle, padded insole for greater comfort.

Wedge espadrille for women Sarrià Cintes

Woman lace up wedge espadrille Sarrià

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Lace up woman Valenciana espadrille handmade, natural yute wedge about 6 cm. Various colors available. Padded insole Comfortable tie up espadrille made by La Manual Alpargatera Barcelona. Green color

Woman espadrille Valenciana Topolino

An ideal height so that you look elegant and confortable.

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Our craft is making espadrilles, although we also love to write about things related to our trade. We like as well to talk about our city, we carry Barcelona in our hearts and we love to show the culture, the crafts and above all, we like to talk about the people behind La Manual Alpargatera, a brand of authentic handmade espadrilles with a tradition of 82 years

Pāṭa patha, The jute path (3)

With this issue we will conclude the first part of Pāṭa patha, The jute path and continue our journey along the trail of jute to reflect on the source of the fibre that our feet enjoy so much.

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Pāṭa patha, The jute path (2)

Second part of the jute path in Bangladesh.

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BACKLIGHTS AND SHADOWS AT BARCELONA GOTHIC QUARTER II

An invitation to stop for a moment and gain consciousness about everything that surrounds you. Just the way it feels when you put your handcrafted espadrilles on and you sense your feet, remember that they are there and about the pleasure of walking comfortably.

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GUELÉ POLENG ESPADRILLES

The story of the Guelé Poleng espadrilles for protecting the walk of our customers as in Bali they protect the sacred.

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ESPADRILLES BARCEMOLA CASTELLERS

At La Manual Alpargatera, we wanted to pay tribute from our Barcemola brand to these people so supportive, empathetic and brave, with comfortable, modern and authentic espadrilles that reflect both their courage and the aesthetics and craftsmanship of both traditions.

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Carrer avinyó 7

Our workshop, worldly recognised for its iconic façade, is at the heart of Barcelona Gothic Quarter.

OUR MANUFACTURING PROCESS IN 3 STEPS

Comfort, sustainability and design: we know what we’re doing at our workshop.

Sustainability is at the core of what La Manual is

We source locally, and our espadrilles are 100% made of vegetable fibres.

Tradition and creativity, crafted since the 1940s in Carrer d’Avinyó 7

Ours is a familiar story, a tale of people who love the art of making espadrilles and dedicate their lives to it.