The Evolution of Gladiator Sandals

The roman and gladiator theme was hailed as one of the least flattering footwear for women two years ago, but 2008 and 2009 has been very different, because women’s footwear manufacturers gave a new twist on the gladiator inspired theme thanks to the more elegant and delicate detailing while carefully preserving the gladiator inspired appeal. Intricate straps and various adornments as well as further feminine styling made gladiator sandals more versatile, such as the DV by Dolce Vita Delilah sandal. Just one look at this stunning gladiator sandal is enough to convert the people who are not huge supporters of the trend.

DV by Dolce Vita Delilah

Available in Black, Platinum and Dark Yellow at Zappos

This delicacy, though not as ferocious as it’s expensively elaborate, knee-high designed counterparts, still sends off a very powerful fashion statement. Part of the opposition to 2007’s trend thought the capability of the tough bondage familiar sandals to be less than flattering, unless its wearers were as tall as a runway model and had the legs to match, but this was proven wrong by lots of celebrities that sported them, despite not having the height of a pro model, like Vanessa Hudgens, Lindsay Logan, and Katherine Heigl to name a few. And with that in mind, women’s shoe designers and manufacturers like Dolce Vita will surely come up with more roman-inspired surprises for our fashion delights!