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Espadrilles in Madrid
Matias Costa for The New York Times

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Espadrilles in Madrid
Many stores sell espadrilles, but there is only one Casa Hernanz, where the long wooden counter dates back to the 19th century and the shoes are made by hand.
  Destination: Madrid

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