Manoletinas are a classic of women's fashion. They have a low-cut shape, with a rounded or slightly pointed toe, and a completely flat sole without fastenings, unlike Mary Janes. Their unique name pays tribute to the famous Spanish bullfighter “Manolete,” who commissioned shoes similar to classic ballet flats but with a stiffer sole — the manoletinas.
At the time, they set a trend among women, and such was their success that almost a century later, they remain a fashionable choice.