How do you say Mary Jane in Spanish? THE quintessential Spanish espadrille is back for spring, minus the heel. These have a jute midsole with a rubber base, so they're a little easier to run around in than the flat espadrilles you might find at a European flea market. They're made up in the canvas you'll find in the more traditional Castañers and trimmed with leather, which gives them an extra bit of specialness.