La Manual Alpargatera is something of a Barcelona institution, it has been stocking handmade espadrilles since 1910. Located in Calle Avinyó in the heart of the old town, the shop has been visited by the likes of Michael Douglas, Jack Nicholson and the Pope; all left the store with a pair of classic rope soled canvas shoes under their arm. But this is a shoe humble in design and price, a basic espadrille will only set you back €8.20. At this price once can afford to wear them to destruction ...