VP United Plain Espadrilles Pare Gabia VP United Espadrilles in plain cotton canvas. The word Pare Gabia is a Basque language term that mean "without equal" & that's certainly the case with these beautiful shoes. These espadrilles feature a classic rope covered sole, a fabric upper &, even today, they're still hand stitched! Just one more reason to slip our feet in these feminine espadrilles. 100% cotton canvas upper & rope covered sole. Leather insole. Rubber sole.