Ropy footwear? (10)

I believe the answer is:

espadrille

(Other definitions for espadrille that I've seen before include "Plaited fibres in its sole" , "Cord-soled shoe" , "Light rope-soled shoe" , "[SHOE], made casually" , "Footwear" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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