Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 09:30 am - 07:00 pm
  • Tuesday 09:30 am - 07:00 pm
  • Wednesday 09:30 am - 07:00 pm
  • Thursday 09:30 am - 07:00 pm
  • Friday 09:30 am - 07:00 pm
  • Saturday 09:30 am - 07:00 pm
  • Sunday 09:30 am - 07:00 pm

Opens at 09:30 am

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Useful information

Location : In town

Province : Labourd

Services

  • Bank cards accepted
  • Cash
  • Open all year round
  • English
    • Soka is rope, fabric and lots of colors!

      Soka, find the espadrille at your feet!


      The Soka boutique, specializing in espadrilles, is located in the heart of the village of Espelette. It is in this space of 120 square meters that the Soka team offers and advises you to discover its wide range of shoes for women, men and children, with sizes ranging from 28 to 47. At Soka (which means rope in Basque), visitors are welcomed in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The shop reflects the modern Basque spirit, the passion for espadrilles in all its forms. Soka 's smiling and welcoming team takes the time to understand your needs and individual preferences. Personalized advice, a team that bends down to find you the pair of espadrilles for you!

      Between tradition and modernity, the espadrille is timeless.

      A little history on the espadrille!

      The first espadrilles were simple, practical shoes worn by peasants, miners and soldiers to protect their feet. They were appreciated for their lightness, comfort and ease of manufacture. Espadrilles have evolved over time from work shoes to fashion accessories. During the 20th century, espadrilles grew in popularity around the world, thanks in particular to film and fashion personalities who adopted them. Important personalities like Grace Kelly or Pablo Picasso contributed to the popularization of this shoe, which quickly became a symbol of relaxation and casual elegance. The espadrille is today an emblematic shoe, which embodies the summer spirit and the values of Basque culture.

      The rope in all its forms at Soka

      The espadrille is at the heart of the Soka collection. The shop uses natural materials, such as rope, jute and hemp, to create quality products. The concept is simple: anything can be done with rope. Thus, Soka offers sandals and espadrilles of different types, such as wedges, flats, canvas, nubucks, hooks...

      Soka is espadrilles made in Mauléon

      Soka collaborates with eco-responsible espadrilles brands and also manufactures its own models in Mauléon. An espadrille made in the Basque Country made according to traditional know-how and quality materials for a robust, modern and colorful espadrille. Among the partner brands is Toni Pons, which is recognized for its “eco-designed” products. Soka also works with other renowned brands, such as Juncal Aguirre based in Irun, Gaimo located in La Rioja, the Maison de l'Espadrille or Castaner and Montane.

      Espadrilles, wedges, sneakers & bags!

      In addition to shoes, Soka also offers a range of bags that perfectly complement outfits and add a touch of originality to every style. These accessories are designed with the same natural and durable materials.

      Find Soka in Espelette

      To visit Soka in Espelette is to bet on finding the right shoe in a modern and friendly shop.

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Traveller Reviews Soka

5 sur 5 22 reviews

  • Alain Martin

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Alain Martin on 13/04/2024

    Passing through Espelette, while walking around, we found this very pretty shop, with a warm welcome. My wife bought a pair of espadrilles and now regrets not having bought 2 or 3 more pairs. Super quality, comfortable and very pretty. We will come back and recommend this store.

  • Sev Luce

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Sev Luce on 24/03/2024

    On vacation in the Basque country in February, we visited the magnificent little town of Espelette. We discovered the pretty and bright Soka espadrille boutique. 2 smiling, pleasant and very available salespeople. There are models for all desires. A large choice of colors and variants. The hardest part is choosing and the salespeople are very professional in helping us with our choices. We are happily divided with 4 pairs, comfortable, very pretty, trendy. I highly recommend this store where you will discover the espadrille in all its forms 😍

  • jean-pierre Ponchel

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by jean-pierre Ponchel on 16/11/2023

    On vacation in the Basque Country, we were looking to buy espadrilles. Visiting Espelette, we saw this store and what a nice surprise with this pretty shop offering products made in France and with good advice that goes well but also a very attentive and smiling saleswoman. Beautiful products paid at a price that seemed reasonable to us given the quality of the products purchased. Thank you and we highly recommend.

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Soka

Address

365 Karrika Nagusia
64250 Espelette

Contacts

Phone : 07 67 58 51 13

GPS coordinates

43° 20'24.75"N, 1° 26'54.53"W

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