La Manual Alpargatera

The store opens at 10am and I was here around 11am on Thursday 12/14/2023. I was the only customer, but I am not complaining.

They were making espadrilles inside the store and one of them came up as I entered the store. She was able to speak English as well and I tried on two sizes of the design that I liked. I wear mens US 11, she recommended EU 44. Tried it on, but I do have a wide feet and it was too tight. She did mention that over time, espadrilles will stretch out, however, I chose to go one size up to EU 45. Fit perfect!

Some of the designs were not available in my size but I was lucky enough to get the espadrilles that I liked. They are very comfortable and reasonably priced for hand-made shoes.

Can get tax refund at the airport as well! But I recommend to get the refund to the credit card if paying with a card.

The store must be very popular to Korean tourists as well. Store owner was able to speak somewhat Korean! It was interesting but yet good shopping experience.

My advice to you is arrive here early or don't at all. They observe siesta, so I came early to be there for reopening after siesta. I waited for about 30 minutes and was the first one waiting. They have such an astounding reputation.

Soon, more people came trickling near me. Once they opened, it. was. absolute. madness.

Some people weren't so gracious and cut me, but I don't like to lose my cool, so I just shot a look of contempt and moved on. They give you a number, sort of like at a deli counter, and that's the order in which you'll be helped. So you better pick out what shoes you like quickly! I chose a few espadrilles I liked, but the tricky thing is I'm usually a 5.5, and they don't make half sizes.

The woman was accommodating and helped find a perfect fit, since no one shoe fits the same. I found my favorite espadrilles and left happy. Beware, this store is not for people who are claustrophobic and dislike crowds. It's like Black Friday!

I saw great reviews on this place and decided to check it out while I was in Barcelona. I can definitely tell you I wasn't disappointed! I got two pairs of espadrilles from this place, one pair of flats (12 euros) and a pair of wedged heels (19 euros). You can also see someone sitting there hand-make the shoes right before your eyes.

The sales experience was really great too, because it was one on one. You go in, you get a number, and when you get called there is a salesperson that is with you the whole time to help you find your perfect size, give you suggestions, etc. They will stay with you until you are ready to check out.

Definitely check this place out if you are looking for a fair priced, unique pair of espadrilles. I went down the street to look at costs in a similar store and it was maybe double if not more. So you're getting your money's worth here for sure!

This delightful espadrille superstar is an Instagram dream. Jammed with colorful selections of espadrilles, the staff are accommodating and friendly. With so many to drool over, it's hard to pick just one pair. It's a unique gift to bring back these comfortable and stylish shoes. Go, have a look and try them on!

What a fun experience. We showed up at 4:20.... about 10minutes after they reopen after lunch. We ended up being 18th in line (numbers are handed out as you enter) only took about 20 minutes until our turn, enough time to look at all the styles and decide which ones we liked best. My son ended up with a handsome pair of men's shoes for €50 and my daughter with large feet (size 41-42) hand only a few styles to choose from but fell in love with the ones she got anyway at €38. They fit them to your feet and you can expect a snug fit as they will stretch out a bit with wear. standard style was €12 but so many cute styles. Love that they are handmade and you can always have them made to order if they do not have the color you choose if you are willing to wait a day or two for pick up. Great souvenir that you get to wear and enjoy.

La Manual Alpargatera is a Barcelona staple, and you must go! Walls of unique, hand crafted shoes and accessories await.

I stopped by on Thursday mid-morning, and while it was we busy, it was nowhere near the weekend mayhem that likely ensues. The staff was able to assist quickly and extremely accommodating. It felt like a family business.

I walked in with the intention of buy 1 pair of espadrilles for my MIL and walked out with 3 and a daring straw bag. As I type this now, I am headed back for a fourth pair.

If it fights, buy it in every color

A must visit place on your trip to Barcelona. Reasonable priced hand made shoes. Loved being able to watch several of the local women making shoes. Wide selection of color,sizes, and styles of espadrilles.

Credit cards are accepted and they also have English speaking staff. Would highly recommend

The lure of this place is the price (10 euros for a pair of basic flat espadrilles) and the fact that its handmade. Located in the gothic district (yelp address is entirely correct), this place is on a small street and easy to miss. However the owner sits outside making espadrilles to entice visitors to check it out.

There were 3 people working that day (all related). They don't move onto the next customer until the customer they're helping is done and ready to pay. Therefore you just sit there and wait your turn. I'd recommend you know what shoes you want to try on so you're ready to tell them what you want.

They speak limited English but I got lucky and the granddaughter of the owner was able to help me out since I had a flight that evening and limited time to try to explain what I was looking for. I ended up buying 2 pairs - a basic flat one and one that had two tones that allows you to wrap a ribbon around your ankle. Both purchases were around $45.

She told me that the shoes stretch out so I went with my normal European size (the size I usually purchase for high heels).

Overall very happy with my purchase and I might come back next year and will def pay this shop a visit. Also makes for great presents.

Espadrilles is once again supertrendy this summer (at least in Norway where I come from) and instead of buying a pricy pair of low quality in home you should spend your money on something authentic, handmade, and from its country of origin. This is the place to go!

When entering the place for the first time the whole prosess might seem a bit confusing. There is no self-serve here. Just go to the cashier, get a number and keep your size and preferred shoe-design in mind and your dedicated salesperson will find them for you from the impressive wall of shoes.

If you are, like me, a Scandinavian girl with big feet prepare to have less girly deigns to choose from. Be also aware that your salesperson will try to force you to try a pair 5 sizes to small as a woman can not have a size 41 (EU). After all I ended up with a fantastic pair in plain green and a funny and authentic experience to recommend to everybody i know. Well worth the time and the money!

I bought 2.pairs of espadrilles at the store about a week ago.
One pair has a patchwork top and the other a glitter combination of
pink,blue & gold hearts.
I love them as they are comfortable and so beautifully unique.
I wear a US size 7 and bought size 38 in European sizes so be sure
you purchase the correct European size
The 2 pairs only costed about $50 USD which is so reasonable and I
also purchased several key chains with dangling mini-size espadrilles.
I look forward to their starting an online store as friends of mine want to
make purchases too without traveling to Spain !!!