Corset Lace Up Gladiator Sandals – Fresh New Twist to the Gladiator

Here’s an interesting new path that the gladiator sandal is taking – gladiator sandals that lace up at the center of the foot.

L’Wren Scott Fall 2009, Emilio Pucci Spring 2009, Vogue Editor Carine Rotfield, and Givenchy Spring 2009

The laces pull up the sandals towards the center, making them look like a corset for the feet. Lots of victorian and goth undertones in this shoe.

If the gladiator sandal continues to evolve this way, then we can expect to see this trend last well into the year 2010. After all, making room for changes is the only way to last in the easily bored world of fashion.

Its name might change to strappy lace-ups, but we all know they’re still the gladiator sandals of yore. Here are 4 lace-up gladiator sandals that has got us in a bind over which one to buy:

MIA Marion, $85.00 at Shoes.com

Tapeet by Vicini Y90006, 49% off sale at $218.00 at Zappos.com

Type Z Ritchie Pump, on sale at $81.50 at Zappos.com

DV by Dolce Vita Carly, $112.00 at Zappos.com