Gladiator Sandals

“The” sandal to wear this spring is definitely the gladiator sandal. As with any fashion essential for a season the basic look has morphed into a huge variety of styles and prices allowing every shoe lover to find a perfect fit.

Keeping to the basics: The quintessential gladiator sandal is exclaimlified by a flat sole and rough hewn leather straps that tie up ones leg. Russell Crowe wore them well in, as expected, Gladiator. Keeping to the true form by some, excellent examples of this look can be seen here .

Lighten up: A strappy sandal is very easy to feminize and many designers are going that way. Bringing in a thinner strap gives the sandal a much more delicate look and can perfectly show off a lovely pedicure.

Add Color: While traditional tanned leather created the look, it also provides an excellent starting point for the introduction of fun spring palettes. Bright hues lighten up the shoes for beach wear and parties, while metallics bring a gladiator look into the night with ease.

A basic black sandal can, as always, be a much needed wardrobe staple.

Sandal Accessories: Whether you go for a natural look or fun colors, the gladiator sandal can add a jeweled look to your feet. Many of the leather looks have natural looking embellishments like metal straps, or stone look buttons, while chunky jewels and silk flowers find homes on the more girly looks.

Reaching New Heights: The gladiator sandal does not have to stay flat. A stacked chunky heel easily transforms the gladiator look to new heights and allows you to step out in more formal wear while still keeping up with the trends. Perfect for an afternoon wedding or luncheon, with an additional heel you can dance all night in comfort and style.

What to wear? With this many choices, the gladiator sandal can be worn with just about everything this spring. The trick with a true gladiator look is not to look too “costume-y”, so pare down the rest of your outfit, allowing for your shoes to shine. After all, it’s a spring look, not Halloween.

The casual look easily lends itself to a pairing with casual shorts or shorter skirts whether they are of the chunky of more delicate styles. The same can be said of longer full skirt and your sandal of choice. They also look real cute with a basic black legging as seen here. If you are blessed with a thin calf, then the higher styles that lace up will call attention to your fit legs and a more open style will elongate a shorter limb.

Just in Time: Marching into the height of spring fashions is your local Loehmann’s with a full line of gladiator sandals. Shop a chic selection of flat gladiator sandals in assorted styles and colors fit for the glamorous warrior in you.

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