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Beat the Heat: Espadrilles

If you don’t have your Havaianas set for summer, you need to fix up. But those aren’t your only option. Espadrilles are seeing a surge in popularity this summer, with offerings from fashion houses like Burberry, Paul Smith, and Ralph Lauren. Once peasant wear in the hills of what is now northern Spain, espadrilles are constructed from braided rope and a canvas upper. These shoes are naturally ventilated and you won’t get black toes from traipsing round the city streets in sandals.

$14, urbanoutfitters.com.