La Toledo street It gained importance in Madrid very early on, in the 19th century it was already one of the main shopping streets. Its route, from one of the entrance gates to the city, the Puerta de Toledo to Plaza Mayor, the commercial heart of the town made it an important commercial artery. Gomez de la Serna said about her “the true main street of the town of Madrid” y Perez Galdos en Fortunata and Jacinta He left us a fantastic description of Toledo Street, from the late 19th century, describing Jacinta's comings and goings along Toledo Street full of shops, taverns, and passersby.

Already at that time there existed the business that we want to look into today, the Cordelería and Espadrilles Hernanz. They opened their doors in 1840, and since then they have remained open in the same location, number 18 Toledo Street.

They manufacture and market all types of rope and net materials: threads, cords and ropes. But in recent years, their espadrilles have become their star product. Many days we can even see lines at the door to purchase footwear of modest origin, which has become fashionable. Of all colors, with many different shapes and finishes, Casa Hernanz espadrilles have been fitting our feet for years in the hot Madrid summer.

Also a section dedicated to esparto grass crafts or leather strips.

One of our regular stops on our bike routes through Madrid de Markets and Merchants.

An example of a traditional business that continues to operate in a globalized world and is now in its fourth family generation running the business. We wish you many more years of success from here.

A abrazo.