Gladiator Sandals

Sandals or sandals with this name come from Rome, where they were worn not only by gladiators, but also by the noble inhabitants of the city, both men and women. Shoes in this case were distinguished by decor. The Romans adorned their sandals with gold flowers and precious stones, men limited themselves to good-looking leather.

Sandals in the Greek style are still at the peak of popularity today - it’s not hot in them even on the hottest day, and fitting such shoes into any look is not difficult. therefore a pair of “woven” sandals is a must-have for every fashionista, even if she does not plan a trip to Rome.

Gladiator sandals are open shoes with many straps. Such sandals can be on a flat sole or on a heel, be low - ankle-deep, or high, reaching to the knee. In the latter case, the models of these Roman sandals have a bootleg, like boots, but it consists entirely of weaving straps or is strongly perforated so that the foot is not hot.

Classical “Romans” are on a low sole, most often designers make them deliberately rude, decorate with metal rivets in gold or silver. But modern fashion dictates its own rules, and on the catwalks there are more and more models that show graceful “gladiators” on a platform, wedge or heel.

The vast majority of Greek sandals presented in stores have calm natural colors: chocolate, wood shade, beige, sand, white. But there are, although less often, models of both bright shades: blue, pink, green, and beautiful deep: dark blue, burgundy, purple.

There are elegant options for "gladiators" - golden, silver or bronze colors that look amazing on tanned legs. In such shoes you can walk every day, but you can save a spectacular pair of "exit".

Perfectly, these sandals will fit into the wardrobe of young ladies who love the boho style or ethnic trend. Long loose skirts and fringed tops, vests, “vests”, ripped jeans - all this was created to wear with Greek sandals. Long, flowing dresses with a translucent hem look luxuriously with such shoes!

For ladies who prefer casual style, the best solution would be a loose shirt or an alcoholic T-shirt in combination with denim shorts or a miniskirt. Since “gladiators” on a flat sole are ideal shoes for long walks, it is not forbidden to add a bit of sports to the image, wearing a fierce T-shirt or leggings with them. The latter, of course, are permissible only if sandals are below the ankle.

Tall “gladiators” will be good with short dresses and sundresses. An important point is the straps that reach the knee, visually shorten the legs, so it is better to choose such models for long-legged young ladies. Also, do not choose high sandals for full girls - the straps can cut into the skin, which will look unaesthetic.

Sandals in the Roman style are very supportive of similar accessories. It can be leather bracelets, belts or bags with studs, fringe or decorated with weaving. Voluminous earrings and an ethnic style necklace made of leather, beads and metal will look great.

First of all, attention should be paid to the naturalness of the material - leather or suede from which the shoes are made. “Gladiators” are designed to be worn even in extreme heat, and at high temperatures, artificial shoes can emit a chemical smell, or even cause an allergic reaction to bare skin.

Another important point is the straps, of which there are a lot of sandals on this model. All of them must either be adjusted to the fullness of the legs, or be elastic and pleasant to the body. Otherwise, a pleasant walk in new shoes may become uncomfortable.

It is important to pay attention to the brand. Self-respecting manufacturers are very careful in choosing raw materials and manufacturing techniques for “gladiators”. In some models, the sole rests only on the interweaving of the straps, so a poor-quality pair may lose its appearance or even fall apart after the very first wear.