Every season confirms it. There are trends that last a season and trends that are here to stay. Wedge espadrilles have been in the latter group for decades, and this summer is no exception: they return more refined, more expressive, and more conscious of their own value. And they have plenty of reasons to be.
The jute wedge: when a trend has roots
Before talking about what’s coming, it’s worth remembering where it comes from.
The jute wedge is not a runway invention. It is a craft, a technique, a way of understanding footwear that has been alive in the Mediterranean for centuries. Jute is woven, worked, and shaped by hand — and that shows in the result. In the touch, in the weight, in that unmistakable texture that no synthetic material can fully replicate.
This season's trendy jute wedges are not an aesthetic whim. They are a return to a way of making shoes where the material rules, time matters, and the result lasts. In a market saturated with fast options, that has increasing value.
Wedge espadrille trends for this summer
The season arrives full of proposals. These are the ones that truly deserve attention.
Heights that define character
The medium wedge — between five and seven centimeters — is consolidating itself as the most versatile of the season. It is flattering without compromising comfort, works just as well in the city as it does on the beach, and has the exact proportion to elongate the silhouette without losing naturalness.
For those looking for more presence, the high platform wedge is having its best moment: voluminous, bold, with that seventies energy that fashion has been reclaiming season after season without wearing it out. On a well-constructed jute base, the height is worn with surprising ease.
Colors that define the season
Natural tones rule. Ecru, linen, taupe, toasted beige, and mahogany are the undisputed protagonists of summer wedge espadrille trends: colors that dialogue with the jute, that don't compete with it, that let the material speak.
Alongside them appear precise contrasts — black, moss green — for those who prefer a wedge with more character, more urban, more versatile in the transition months between spring and mid-summer.
And then there are the special finishes: suede, split leather, textured canvas. Materials that elevate the wedge from a basic to a piece with its own identity.
Details that make the difference
This summer, detail is key. Crossed ribbons that climb up the ankle, adjustable straps that define the instep, two-tone finishes that play with contrast — all this turns a wedge espadrille into more than just footwear.
It is the details that decide whether a wedge is worn without thinking or chosen with intention. And in handcrafted models, each of those details is resolved by hand, with the care it deserves.
Handcrafted vs. mass-produced: what changes when the shoe has an origin
There is a real difference — visible, palpable — between a hand-stitched artisanal wedge espadrille and one of industrial production. It is not just a matter of price or label.
It is the way the sole breathes. The way the jute settles with use and molds to the foot. The stitching that doesn't give way on the first few walks. The finish that remains impeccable weeks after wearing them.
The summer wedge shoe trends that truly endure are not those that follow fashion to the letter. They are those that are well-constructed. Those that have an origin, a process, a pair of hands behind them. Those that, even after two seasons in the closet, still have something to say.
At Macarena, our new season women's jute wedge espadrilles are born in Spain, hand-stitched with techniques that aren't improvised. That is not a marketing argument. It is what explains why they feel different from the very first moment.
Macarena models for this summer: a curated selection
Jimena — The wedge that solves everything
Medium jute wedge in black or taupe, made of split leather with a rounded toe. It is the model that works when you don't want to make a mistake: effortless elegance, comfortable from day one, capable of going from breakfast to dinner without missing a beat.
How to wear it: white linen pants, a fine cotton t-shirt, and a raffia bag. The summer look in the city that never fails.
Saura — For those who want more prominence
Jute platform available in beige, silver, and gold. The Saura espadrille has presence. It calls for looks that are up to its level: flowy midi dresses, long skirts in light fabrics, linen sets in earth tones.
How to wear it: fluid ecru viscose dress, long earrings, and a small leather bag. The perfect combination for a daytime wedding or an afternoon in the old town.
Harper — The wedge with its own character
In moss green or taupe, made of split leather with clean lines. The Harper is the option for those who wear the wedge with conviction, for those who aren't looking to go unnoticed but do want to move with real comfort.
How to wear it: neutral-toned knit midi skirt, voluminous silk blouse, and thick-framed sunglasses. A look that says a lot without saying anything aloud.
Yune — When the wedge dresses for the occasion
In beige, makeup, and brown, with more refined finishes and an adjustable strap with a tortoiseshell buckle. Yune is the wedge for special occasions without losing its artisanal essence: perfect for weddings, celebrations, and events where you want to take care of every detail of the look.
How to wear it: silk or satin cocktail dress, hair up, and discreet earrings. The wedge espadrille that proves jute can also be ceremonial.
The perfect wedge isn't sought: it's recognized
Something happens when you find the right pair of wedge espadrilles. There are no doubts, no need to convince yourself. There is only that quiet certainty that your feet are set for this summer.
The best wedge espadrilles are not the flashiest or the most expensive. They are the ones that adapt to your life, the ones that keep up with the rhythm of your days, the ones you still love when the season is over and you put them away until the following year.
That is what differentiates a trend from a basic. And handcrafted wedge espadrilles have long been both at the same time.
Explore the complete collection of Macarena wedge espadrilles and find the model that suits you — for long days, impromptu plans, and everything else coming this summer.
