Gaia Women’s Espadrille Wedge Sandals

Wedge Sandals for Women in Leather, Canvas & Limited Edition Prints

Miriam Bella espadrille wedge sandals are handcrafted in Kenya by women artisans and made in small batches. Designed to take you from morning to evening, the collection includes women’s wedge sandals in leather, canvas and limited edition African prints, with jute wedge heels, soft leather lining and thoughtful finishes.

Why You’ll Love Them

Handcrafted in small batches, these espadrille wedge sandals are made for days, summer getaways and special occasions. They are made for women who want comfort and distinctive resort-ready style while supporting artisan-made fashion.

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Each print is made once, in a single small run, and never repeated. Here's the story behind them.

THE PRINT STORIES

  • Wild Flame

    Inspired by the bold geometric fire motifs found in Kente weaving from West Africa — a tradition where every colour and pattern carries meaning. Red and orange tones signify strength, passion and the vitality of life. Designed in collaboration between Angela and our Kenya workshop, Wild Flame brings that energy into every step.

  • Close-up of a tortoiseshell pattern on a black background

    Midnight Flame

    Drawn from the rich indigo dyeing traditions of the Yoruba people of West Africa, where deep blues and smouldering contrasts have been used for centuries to mark occasion and ceremony. Midnight Flame is for the woman who dresses with intention after dark.

  • Close-up of blue fabric with a black stripe on a clear background

    Ocean Spirit

    Rooted in the coastal Kanga textile tradition of East Africa — the fabric that Kenyan and Swahili women have wrapped, worn and gifted for generations, always carrying a message. Our Ocean Spirit print captures the blues and rhythms of the Indian Ocean coastline.

  • Round coaster with purple and orange pattern on a white background

    Royal Ember

    Inspired by the ceremonial Kitenge prints of Central and East Africa, where deep jewel tones and layered pattern have long signalled dignity and pride. Angela and our Kenya workshop selected Royal Ember to hold that same weight — a print that feels like it was made for a moment worth remembering.

OUR IMPACT

  • 20+ women employed

  • Illustration of a girl reading a book with the number 9 inside a circle.

    9 girls kept in school

  • Logo with a hand sewing, map of Kenya, and text '100% Handcrafted in Kenya' on a white background.

    100% handcrafted in Kenya

With 12 styles across leather, canvas and limited edition African prints, here's how to find your pair.

How to Choose the Right Wedge Sandals

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1. Start with material

  • Leather wedge sandals: Black & Tan Open Toe ($320) and Peep Toe ($350) — soften and mould to your foot over time, so expect a snugger first wear. They're the pick if you want a wedge sandal that dresses up easily and lasts for years.
  • Canvas wedge sandals: Open Toe, Peep Toe ($280 each), and Knot ($300, five colourways) — run true to size and are lighter and more breathable for everyday wear.
  • Our limited edition prints: Wild Flame, Midnight Flame, Royal Ember, Ocean Spirit ($300 each) — are made once, in runs of 50–80 pairs, and never restocked once a size sells out.

2. Then choose your toe style

  • Open toe — better airflow, shows off a pedicure, feels the most "sandal." See the open toe leather and canvas styles, plus Ocean Spirit and the Printed Open Toe.
  • Peep toe / closed toe — a touch more coverage and structure, works well moving from day into evening. See the peep toe leather and canvas styles, and Royal Ember and Midnight Flame.
  • Knot / ankle tie — the Knot styles and Wild Flame use a ribbon ankle tie that can be adjusted or swapped, which also helps with fit on narrower ankles.

3. Match the occasion

  • Everyday & travel — Classic Wedge Sandals ($280, Black, Brown, Olive & Beige) or the canvas styles.
  • Resort & holiday — Ocean Spirit for coastal trips, Wild Flame or Royal Ember for evening.
  • Smart-casual & semi-formal — the leather styles, particularly the Black & Tan peep toe.

4. Sizing & Fit

Fit varies slightly by material: leather runs snug at first and stretches with wear, canvas is true to size, and printed fabric styles run roomier — good for average to wider feet. Check your foot length against our Espadrille Size Guide before ordering, and size up if you're in between.

Not sure which style fits your feet or your plans? Read our full Wedge Sandals Buying Guide → for sizing detail by material, care notes, and answers to the questions we get asked most.

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BRENDA - HANDBEADING AND SEWING

"I never finished high school myself. But I learned to hand-bead, and I got good at it. Every term I put aside what I could and paid for Ivy's school fees. She finished high school. Now she's at university. I did that."

"I wanted to create a shoe that felt like coming home — to Kenya's craft, to Africa's colour, and to the women who taught me what real work looks like."
— Angela, Founder