The Quiz: Espadrilles were originally worn by whom?
Portuguese royalty
Mexican farmers
Italian jockeys
Spanish peasants
Espadrilles can be traced back to at least the 1300s when they were worn in Catalonia, Spain. Thanks to a resourceful use of materials, these shoes were less expensive than the popular leather and silk footwear of the time. The soles of these shoes were made of esparto rope (from grass) and canvas or cotton. As Spanish settlers began to journey across the world, so did espadrilles, eventually landing them a permanent spot among modern footwear.
The correct answer to this quiz is Spanish peasants.