This fringe is removable, so you can have it both ways. A heel, studs, and being at least 50-percent off make this a good bet for summer nights out and about.įreda Salvador Fly Gladiator Sandals: For your inner hippie-or not. Proenza Schouler Studded Gladiator Sandals: Welcome to the glam side of the spectrum. Zara Leather Gladiator Sandals: This shoe might not look overly exciting right now, but when you see Anja Rubik's After Dark in a few weeks, I guarantee you'll be on board.

These sandals are pretty much perfect-they sit low on the leg and leave your heel free, so walking is comfortable.Īncient Greek Sandals Ikaria Metallic Leather Wing Sandals: For those who want to approach humid, 90-degree days on the subway with a sense of humor and the perseverance of Russell Crowe. Tomas Maier Leather Sandals: If you enjoy long walks on the beach and simple, easy-fitting clothing, you're going to want everything from Tomas Maier's line (or from his side gig, being creative director at Bottega Veneta).

Thumbs up (but disregard the historical meaning). We're with you, and we've found some options that can appeal to many a style sensibility. Now, if you're thinking: A) I'm no runway model (and those straps look like they're inching mighty high up the calf) and/or B) Those shoes sound expensive, that's OK. All Scandal jokes aside (it's just too easy, guys), sandals worthy of a Shonda Rhimes spinoff will probably be inescapable for the next several months, thanks to the likes of Chloe and Valentino, so maybe it's best to just lean into the trend.

What makes a gladiator a gladiator? There's working full time for Olivia Pope, and then there's the ankle-to-knee bands of black leather resting on Elle Macpherson's tub (Paul Andrew's craftsmanship, if you're curious).

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