Spent time looking and finally found THE espadrille for summer.  It's footbed is wide enough for my toes (one of which is arthritic), the colors are great (yep, ordered one pair, loved it so much that I ordered two more in different colors!) and the heel height is just right, high enough to wear with skirts to work and not look like I'm going to the beach.  And that little V of elastic right on top really does make it comfortable and nonbinding.  (Must have been designed by a woman!) This is a GREAT little summer shoe.  Thank you, Sketchers!