Espadrilles for Women: Canvas Slip-On Shoes for Everyday Wear
Espadrilles for women are flat, round-toe slip-on shoes with a fabric upper and an elastic band across the instep, so they stay on without laces or buckles. NoStrain makes 11 women's styles in cotton canvas, cotton slub, natural linen and denim, sized UK 3 to UK 8. Each pair has a removable Ortholite insole, a zig-zag rubber outsole that grips wet floors, and the ISI mark from BIS certification. They are designed and made in India.
What you get in this collection:
- 11 styles, ES13 to ES23, in beige, black, sage green, denim blue and natural linen
- Six cotton canvas pairs, three cotton slub pairs, one undyed linen pair and one denim pair
- An elastic instep band and a closed back, so the shoe stays on when you walk fast or take stairs
- UK 3 to 8 (EU 36 to 41) in every style
- Every style under ₹3,000, free delivery across India in 3 to 5 days, and a 7-day return or replacement
Women's espadrilles: flat slip-ons that stay on your feet
The espadrille started in the Pyrenees as a canvas shoe on a rope sole. The women's version sold today is a closed, flat fabric slip-on with a rounded toe, which is why you will also see it called espadrille flats or espadrille shoes. In India the same shoe is often searched as "espurse pair", "espadrills" or "espadrils". What sets a good pair apart is the hold: many flat slip-ons loosen at the heel within weeks, while the elastic band on NoStrain espadrilles keeps the shoe closed around the foot.
Canvas shoes for women without laces
Six of the 11 styles are canvas shoes for women in beige, black and sage green. There are no laces, eyelets or padded tongue to deal with: you step in, press the heel down and leave. The tight cotton weave keeps its shape through a full working day and brushes clean in a minute. Start with our beige canvas espadrilles if you want one pair that goes with most of your wardrobe.
How to style espadrilles with Indian outfits
With kurtis, palazzos and straight pants
A beige or natural linen pair sits well under ankle-length palazzos and straight cotton pants, because the light colour does not cut the outfit in half. Our natural linen espadrilles for women (ES19) are the coolest option for long summer days in cotton kurtis.
With co-ord sets, dresses and jeans
Sage green and denim blue add colour to white co-ords, printed midi dresses and cropped jeans. Black slub looks relaxed with tees and denim on weekends.
For haldi, mehendi and daytime pujas
Light colours in canvas or linen work for day functions where you stand, sit on the floor and move around for hours. For evening receptions and heavy lehengas, switch to dressier footwear.
Formal canvas shoes for women at work
For offices with a smart-casual dress code, black or beige canvas espadrilles pair with tailored trousers, a shirt or a cotton kurta set. Keep the hem just above the ankle so the shoe shape shows. They are a closed shoe, so they suit offices where open sandals are not allowed, while staying lighter on the foot than leather pumps.
Pick your fabric and colour
Cotton canvas
Structured and neat, with the cleanest look for work. Available in beige, black and sage green canvas espadrilles, a softer shade than the usual black and beige.
Cotton slub
Woven from yarn with natural thick and thin spots, so the upper looks soft and textured. Choose black cotton slub espadrilles (ES13), beige (ES14) or sage green (ES15) for college, markets and travel.
Linen
The only undyed fabric in the range and the most porous, so it feels coolest in heat. Linen creases with wear and softens over time.
Denim
Our denim blue espadrilles (ES23) hide dust well and look sharp with white and yellow.
Black
Black works for workwear, darker denim and evenings. Our black espadrilles for women are the style shoppers search for most in this collection.
Find your fit: size chart for narrow and wide feet
A closed, round-toe shoe needs a little room at the front, so measure your foot instead of copying your sandal size.
- UK 3 / EU 36 / US 4: foot length 23.15 cm
- UK 4 / EU 37 / US 5: foot length 23.7 cm
- UK 5 / EU 38 / US 6: foot length 24.25 cm
- UK 6 / EU 39 / US 7: foot length 24.9 cm
- UK 7 / EU 40 / US 8: foot length 25.55 cm
- UK 8 / EU 41 / US 9: foot length 26.15 cm
How to measure at home
- Measure late in the day, when your feet are slightly larger.
- Stand on paper with your heel against a wall and mark the tip of your longest toe.
- Measure the distance in centimetres for both feet and use the longer one.
- Match it to the nearest foot length above.
If your feet are narrow, wide or between sizes
The elastic instep band gives a little stretch, so a slightly wide foot fits without pinching. If your foot is wide or your measurement falls between two sizes, take the larger size. A wrong size is covered by the 7-day replacement.
Espadrilles vs juttis, ballet flats and canvas sneakers
Juttis and mojaris look festive but are usually stiff leather that takes time to break in, with a thin sole. Ballet flats look dressy but are often synthetic and feel warm in Indian heat. Canvas sneakers breathe but need laces and look sporty. Espadrilles sit in between: a fabric upper that breathes, no laces, and a rubber sole with grip, so one pair covers work, college and weekends. If you want a backless pair you can step into without touching the heel, look at our half shoes for women.
Buy women's espadrilles online in India
What every pair has
Every pair sits on a zig-zag rubber outsole in place of the traditional jute rope, so it grips wet tiles and marble and does not soak up water in light rain. The Ortholite insole lifts out for hand washing, and the fabric upper cleans with a brush or a damp cloth. The shoes are flat with no built-in arch support.
Certified and made in India
NoStrain is a footwear brand from Noida, started in 2021. Every pair is BIS certified and carries the ISI mark, which shows it has been tested against Indian quality standards; here is what the ISI mark covers on footwear.
Delivery, returns and ratings
Orders ship free across India and usually arrive in 3 to 5 days, with a 7-day return or replacement. Customers rate the styles in this collection between 4.4 and 5.0 stars on the product pages.
Shop more women's footwear
For open footwear on hot days, browse our cork sandals for women.
If you need support for flat feet or long hours standing, our arch slippers for women are the better pick.
Buying a matching pair for your partner? See our espadrilles for men.
Women's espadrilles: questions shoppers ask
What are the best espadrilles for women for everyday wear in India?
Pick a breathable fabric upper, a rubber outsole instead of jute, a removable cushioned insole and an elastic fit that keeps the shoe on. Beige or black canvas is the easiest everyday choice; linen is the coolest for hot weather.
Will espadrilles slip off while walking?
No. NoStrain women's espadrilles have a closed back and an elastic band across the instep, which hold the shoe on through stairs, fast walking and uneven roads.
Are espadrilles good for wide feet?
Yes, for slightly wide feet. The elastic instep band stretches a little. If your foot is wide or you are between sizes, choose the next size up.
Can I wear espadrilles to the office?
Yes, in offices with a smart-casual dress code. Black or beige canvas espadrilles look neat with trousers, shirts and kurta sets, and they are a closed shoe.
Can I wear espadrilles with a kurti?
Yes. Beige, natural linen and sage green pairs go well with kurtis, palazzos and straight pants, and they suit daytime functions like haldi and mehendi.
Linen or canvas espadrilles: which is cooler?
Linen is cooler because it is the most porous fabric in the range. Canvas holds its shape better and looks more formal. Both have the same insole and rubber outsole.
Which espadrille colour should I buy first?
Beige, because it matches pastels, whites, ethnic prints and denim. Black is the second pick if you need a pair for work.
Are NoStrain espadrilles BIS certified?
Yes. Every women's espadrille in this collection is BIS certified, carries the ISI mark, and is designed and made in India.
