SpainShopping

Shoe shopping in Spain

  1. A

    La Manual Alpargatera

    The bright white shop front is a local landmark. Everyone from the Pope to Michael Douglas has ordered a pair of espadrilles (rope-soled canvas shoes or sandals) from this store, which sholds its own against Nike and co. It also does a line in sun hats and bags.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Farrutx

    Another Mallorcan shoemaker, Farrutx specialises in exclusive upmarket footwear for uptown gals. You might fall for high-heeled summer sandals or elegant winter boots. There are matching bags and leather jackets, and even a limited line in men’s footwear.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Camper

    Spanish fashion is not all haute couture, and this world-famous cool and quirky shoe brand from Mallorca has shops all over Madrid. The designs are bowling-shoe chic, with colourful, fun styles that are all about comfort.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Calzados Cantero

    A charming old-world shoe store, Calzados Cantero sells a range of of shoes at rock-bottom prices. But it’s most famous for its rope-soled alpargatas (espadrilles), which start from €5.50.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Camper

    This Mallorcan success story is the Clarks of Spain. Its shoes range from the eminently sensible to the stylishly fashionable. It has stores all over town.

    reviewed