Separated at birth: Espadrilles

An espadrille for every budget

By MONICA CORCORAN

Christian Louboutin (top); Candela (below)

Ah, the espadrille. So simple and European and all of sudden, expensive. Designers like Burberry, Gucci and Christian Louboutin are showing the rope-heeled wedges in all shapes and colors for resort wear and spring. We love them all, but would rather not spend our holiday bonus on a pair of casual slip-ons.

Herewith, the perfect pair of espadrilles…

—For the girl who has everything—

Christian Louboutin ($310; Saks.com)

—And for her smarter cousin—

Candela ($112; Espadrillesetc.com)