Casa Hernanz

Madrid, Spain

4.7

Closed now

18 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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+34 913 66 54 50
Address:
Calle de Toledo, 18, Madrid, Spain, 28005
Sol
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
130 ftToledo Nº 24
270 ftConcepción Jerónima
270 ftPza. Puerta Cerrada
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
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Today

Today 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Madrid) 02:01 Thursday, 3 July 2025

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday –

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18 reviews of Casa Hernanz

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Place rating: 5
Cambridge, MA
Must see in Madrid. Instead of buying crap souvenirs that are probably not made in Spain, pick up some great espadrilles here. The lines are long and it is difficult to see all the inventory, but it is definitely worth a trip! I bought two wedge espadrilles for very cheap. I’m always getting compliments on them. If you don’t speak Spanish it may be good to have some key words written down in Spanish– size, style and color. Enjoy!
Place rating: 4
Atlanta, GA
This place is in the middle of madrid and it has been there FOREVER! We arrived there around noon and the line was quite long with locals and tourist waiting to shop. after around 35 minutes it was our turn we were taken care by a older lady who was efficient but far from friendly but who cares I got some cute shoes for cheap.
Now make sure you know exactly what you would like to try on and the color you want it because it expedites you getting out of there faster since the place is so tiny. me and my mom left with our shoes and they are so comfortable.
Oh and as good Spaniards they close for siesta so don’t go between 130 to 5 because they are closed.
Place rating: 5
Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgique
C’est quand même un plaisir de pouvoir encore trouver des adresses totalement uniques et qui cultivent un vrai artisanat et savoir faire.
Passage obligé à la cordeleria Casa Hernanz de Madrid ! Corderie, mais surtout une gamme fabuleuse d’espadrilles faites main: modèle de base en plein de coloris mais surtout des déclinaisons à lacet, en daim, à talons… Toujours avec une bonne semelle renforcée et pour des prix très abordables: de 6 à 45 eur !
Ma paire d’espadrilles daim brun — lacets est prête à revenir avec moi en Belgique !
Place rating: 5
Fairfax, VA
Prepare to stay in line and queue up to buy some espadrilles or other spanish made sandals/​shoes.
They have the lowest prices around the area.
They do take credit cards. Make sure to take note of the number of the style design of shoes you want to purchase. It will make things easier and the line move faster.
Place rating: 4
Montclair, NJ
Came here on a Saturday morning and arrived exactly when their doors had opened at 10am. My friends and I were already past 10th in line. We had seen a few folks in line before us taking pictures of the window display so by the time it was their turn, they were able to just show the gentleman behind the counter the shoes they had wanted. We had the done the same to make the process easier for both ends.
The overall experience was really pleasant. The men behind the counter are very patient and have no trouble communicating simple English (colors and sizes). Oh, and they accept Credit Cards!
Disclaimer: Not all the shoes are made in-​house. They may be made in Spain, but not necessarily made by Casa Hernanz. Because of this, it’s kind of necessary to try all the shoes you end up selecting. I wear a true 37 (6 ½ American) and tried on four different styles. Not all of them fit the same way.
I highly recommend getting there a half hour before opening so that you don’t have to wait in line. By the time my friends and I were done it was just before 12 noon and the line was about 30 people deep. I’m sure the tail end of that line weren’t able to purchase anything since they closed at 2pm (again, it was a Saturday).
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
We stumbled upon this place by renting the flat directly above it! We were wondering what the constant lines were for and when we entered the shop we found out it was well worth the wait (prepare to wait between 30−45min). The best thing is the variety (every color and style imaginable) and the prices (adult shoes start at € 6). I would suggest taking photos on your phone of exactly what you want before you walk in (all the shoes are displayed in the window) and be ready with your exact color and European size. The shopkeepers do not speak much English so it is best if you can let them know your shoe size etc in Spanish. Know that you cannot merely drop in– going here is an excursion and be prepared to spend between 1 – 2 hours on the entire process. But it is WELL worth it.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
When you are in Spain you should buy at least one pair of locally made shoes. Shoes in Spain are really good. There are a LOT of choices, good quality and low prices.
I’ve read about Casa Hernanz on the internet and decided to pay them a visit. I was not disappointed. They have a lot of espadrillas to choose from. The store was not very crowded and the guy we talked to was very friendly and helpful. He seemed to only speak Spanish.
I bought myself a pair of shoes for 24 euros only. I wore them a couple of times here in LA and they seem to be very comfy.
Place rating: 4
Astoria, NY
This place made the coolest shoes I’ve ever bought! All their shoes are hand made and look so unique. And their ridiculously cheap! If you don’t want to waste hours waiting in line, definitely get there early. We got to the store 15 minutes before it opened and there were already a couple people ahead of us. A quarter after opening there was already a long line. It’s definitely a no frills shop. You walk in, they ask the shoe you want and the size, you try it on, you buy it, you walk out. No small talk and no smiling. I would give Casa Hernanz five stars but my shoes ripped after a couple months! I was so sad because everyone loved them! You won’t find shoes like them anywhere in the US :(.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
Wonderful little shop with an overwhelming selection of espadrilles — every style, color and fabrication you could ever want — even fringed ankle boots! Very reasonable prices — basic styles are around $ 20, fancier sandals up to $ 30.
There will be a line several people deep, but it is worth the wait! Definitely agree with the reviewer who suggested you know how to say your shoe size and colors in Spanish. My friend spoke Spanish, so it was easier for us.
Place rating: 4
Madrid
Mira, que sí, que es el sitio original y primigenio del tema alpargateril madrileño pero es que yo sigo sin entender esas colas inabarcables que se forman desde el 20 de mayo en adelante con personas de todas las nacionalidades esperando para comprar sus alpargatas de colores como si estuvieran regalando pepitas de oro. En estas colas, muy a menudo también, encontrarás a individuos con pantalones arremangaos, naúticos y politos con la bandera patria o un jugador de polo tamaño descomunal, cangrejeros y algún perroflauta. Es decir, este calzado no sabe de clases ni tipos, le va a todo el mundo. Triunfo de la sencillez.
Mi consejo es que o bien vayas a primera hora de la mañana o bien no vayas y te acerques a las otras zpateráis que hay en el barrio y que ofrecen el mismo producto por el mismo precio ¡incluso menor! que son prácticamente igual de antiguas ¡y sin colas de ningún tipo! O casi.
Place rating: 5
Boston, MA
Shoes, glorious shoes!
Casa Hernanz is a family-​owned shoe store just outside the Plaza Mayor. As others have noted, a line builds up quickly once the store opens, so get there early. Shoes are comfortable, cute, and affordable – my two pairs cost me around $ 50 USD total. There are dozens of styles to choose from and a rainbow of colors.
Casa Hernanz is not a tourist-​oriented business, so the people who work here don’t speak very much English. I recommend that you come in knowing how to say the following in Spanish:
1. Your European shoe size
2. One number bigger and one number smaller than that size, in case you need a different size
3. Some basic color words
4. Hello, please, thank you, and goodbye
They do give you a yard stick so you can indicate which shoes you mean, but it makes the whole process more efficient if you can point to a style and say «In blue, size forty, please.»
Credit cards are accepted, but not American Express.
Place rating: 5
Englewood, CO
Once I knew I was going to Spain, I HAD to do research on where to buy espadrilles! This was one of the places that popped up in my search as one of the places that you must go to when in Madrid. The New York Times even wrote an article on this place and raved about it.
We waited for about 45 minutes in line, but it was totally worth it! There are 3 windows full of shoes next to the front door, so you have lots of time to decide what you want to buy.
When you walk in there’s a long wooden counter and then one of the guys will ask you what you want. There’s a wall of shoes inside and you point to which shoe you want with this wooden stick. I couldn’t reach so I had them point for me.
I’ve worn my espadrilles to work and they are not only super cute, but pretty comfy too! Also, the prices were very reasonable considering almost everything was handmade. I paid about 10 euros for flats with the cotton straps.
If you find yourself in Madrid, you must come here!!!
Place rating: 5
Madrid
Muchisimo mejor comprar en estas fechas las apargatas que esperar a la primavera cuando llegan por hordas autóctonos y foraneos a comprar las afamadas espareteras!
Estuve el sábado por la mañana comprando cuerda de pita, tres dependientes tres clientes, la combinación perfecta. Sin prisas puedes ver y probarte los modelos.
Me pareció hasta que los precios eran más económicos!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Casa Hernanz is THE place to buy your espadrilles in Spain. They’ve been an alpagatería since the 19th century, and it’s a family run business, which makes this place even better. Also, everything is handmade, beautiful, and so stylish, especially back in the US!
They open from 9 — 1:30 and then 4:30 — 8:30P during the week, so keep that in mind when you want to visit. It’s always good to know what sizes you need beforehand because the lines can get crazy, especially around 7.
The classic alpargatas are 5 euros here, and they have the most colors — 30+, I believe.
When I came, the people were really nice and I, unfortunately for my wallet, ended up buying 7 pairs of shoes from them. But it was so worth it! Oh and they also accept credit cards, which is very handy for bulk shoe purchases.
So if you ever want to turn some heads with your new espadrilles, you have to check out Casa Hernanz! (They’re better and cheaper here than in the US, too!)
Place rating: 4
Valencia
En verano siempre llevo alpargatas no sé si es porque soy valenciana y son típicas de mi tierra o porqué será, la cuestión es que son lo más fresquito para los meses de calor.
Esta alpargatería lleva años abierta en nuestra ciudad y ha resistido el paso del tiempo convirtiéndose en otra imagen del Madrid más castizo. Vale la pena hacer cola para llevarse unos cuantos pares de alpargatas, porque tienen de todos los colores, formas y seguro que uno encuentra su par.
Place rating: 5
Madrid
Ultra fan de este lugar. Yo, desde Mayo hasta Septiembre no uso otra cosa, de hecho, creo que guardo una partida de presupuesto solo para esparteñas. Aquí hay todo tipo de alpargatas, desde hace muchísimo tiempo, aparte cordeles, cestas, fajas de arriero, alfombras de fibra natural y hasta redecillas para cocer los garbanzos en el cocido, todo en fibras naturales. Tienen hasta las alpargatas típicas de campesino que no tienen más que esparto y nada de tela, son preciosas, ahora, un poco de costalero.
La gama de colores es impresionantemente amplia, y como los hacen para una partida de repente lo flipas con uno y la siguiente temporada ya no está igual. Yo me he pasado el invierno buscando unas mostaza tirando a pistacho que ya no habrá nunca más.
Se forman unas colas de extranjeros y locales que darían siete vueltas a Madrid, que se llevan alpargatas como si fueran lentejas pero es que es normal, no hay nada más cómodo, saludable para caminar y además.el modelo clásico, para mí el más bonito, cuestan cuatro euros.
Place rating: 5
Madrid
Soy fiel defensora de los negocios pequeños, especialmente de los negocios de siempre y, no cabe duda, este es uno de ellos, además, de los más míticos.
El producto estrella son las alpargatas, al principio sólo debían tener las típicas, esas que nos ponían nuestros padres ignorando nuestras quejas, pero que voluntariamente nos empezamos a poner de nuevo hace unos años, cuando se pusieron de moda.
Más tarde, empezaron a tener de todas las formas, colores y modelos y ahí, amigos, empezó el gran crack. Es curioso ver como, a partir de mayo, se forman colas impresionantes a la puerta de la tienda, incluso antes de la hora de apertura, tipo cola del INEM. Por eso, mi consejo es que si tienes pensado comprarte zapatos de esparto para el verano, hagas la compra durante el invierno, a lo mejor no vas a la última, pero te ahorrarás una horita de guardar cola.
Esta tienda también es cordelería, pero no conozco a nadie que haya comprado jamás un solo cordel.
Place rating: 5
Madrid
Esta cordelería sigue siendo un buen lugar donde comprar unas alpargatas en Verano, si te gusta estrenar cada año. siempre tienen algo nuevo, y el olor a recién trenzado. Quizás no sea lo mas practico pero si es lo mas bonito, sea como sea si pasa por la zono no dejes de fijarte en esta tienda.