San Juan's #1 Espadrilles Experience

Learn the art of stitching traditional espadrilles in San Juan with the HANDMADE team. Experience a fun and entertaining workshop that has been highly recommended by TripAdvisor, New York Times, and more.

Duration: 2 hours, 1 minute
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Calle de la Fortaleza - We will first meet at the Entrance Hall of the Handmade Shop where we will learn about the humble origins of this shoe that today is considered a luxury item in the fashion world.
  • Calle de la Fortaleza - Then we will learn about the different traditional materials and we will choose the different colors, sizes and…
What's Included
  • Champagne, juice and water
  • Shoemaking tools
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • 30 USD/pax for free flow of cava and extra food
  • Wedge, heel or platform upgrade available
Additional Information

San Juan’s #1 Espadrilles Experience!
Explore the history of the traditional Espadrilles, stitch your own pair and take it home as the most amazing souvenir.
The hosts were reviewed as a once-in-a-lifetime experience by more than 10,000 guests. Awarded Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice in 2021 & 2023. Featured by BuzzFeed, The New York Times & many more….

Location
150 C. de la Fortaleza
Calle de la Fortaleza
We will have the experience in our workshop in Viejo San Juan, at the HANDMADE THE BRAND® shop, known for artisanal and traditional products. We will have a big space for the guests and we will be surrounded by materials and finished products.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Andreya_g
Apr 29, 2024
Great experience making espadrilles - It was an amazing time and the people helping us design our espadrilles were super helpful and really friendly. It was also great learning about the history of the shoe and how they are made. I would absolutely do this again.
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Miette_s
Apr 9, 2024
Unique must-do experience - Great investment and wonderful experience with my mom. The instructor Alex was patient, funny, helpful, and very kind. Everyone working in the store was! We had a bottle of champagne to ourselves and a lite snack...and a cute pair of unique Spanish shoes to take home
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Kathryn_c
Nov 30, 2023
Such a blast! Great Activity for Girls Trip! - Where to start with this class?!? It was such a blast! My friend and I booked it to celebrate my birthday and we had such a wonderful time. Before booking it my friend was very apprehensive to book because she hated espadrilles. This experience has converted her! She is absolutely in love with her pair and I can't wait to wear mine. Alex, Natalia and the entire staff at Handmade are all such gems and clearly passionate about what they do. They worked their magic educating us on the history of espadrilles but also worked to made sure we walked out of there with something we will love. We even got a quick dance lesson to show off our shoes. The team at Handmade even surprised me with a cake and some champagne to celebrate my birthday :) We both left with wonderful memories and gorgeous shoes. We will happily be back to see our friends and shop some more :)
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Luisml6124om
Nov 13, 2023
Totally recommended, fun for the whole family - One of the best experiences I have done. Unique, authentic, local, fun, and you get to keep you keep the shoes to use afterwards! Totally recommended. Champagne was the cherry on top. Don't worry about the difficulty, anyone can do it, they adapt to your level of skills. Go with friends and family!
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Roshaunw2020
Jun 13, 2023
Best part of my trip to San Juan - We learned a lot because our hostess was very thorough about the history of espadrilles! She was passionate and fun(ny)
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Pablo_s
Sep 19, 2022
It was a great discovery!... - It was a great discovery! Luis and Kathe are wonderful people who transmit passion for what they do. The experience was unique, it was a great day that we will remember for a long time! Fue un gran descubrimiento! Luis y Kathe son personas maravillosas que transmiten pasión por lo que hacen. La experiencia fue única, fue un gran día que recordaremos durante mucho tiempo!
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Elio_s
Sep 12, 2022
Delightful experience! - Handmade never deceive you! They truly make magic. I have already participated in other workshops they host in Barcelona and every experience is just lovely and unforgettable :). In this occasion I chose to make my own custom espadrilles. The staff were extremely helpful during the whole process and I couldn't be happier with the final result and the amazing experience me and my friends had the pleasure to live. I’m really looking forward to seeing you again soon!!!!
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Belen_m
Sep 12, 2022
A experience to remember - Thank you so so so much girls for this unforgettable and unique experience. I really enjoyed it a lot. The story was great, the personalization awasome and you guys are just lovely!!! I will definitely do another workshop with you! Thank you so much for creating this cool experience :) See you soon!!!!
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From $140
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).