Spring break is here so I’m sure a lot of you can’t wait to head to the beach. Using your gladiator sandals and a beach cover-up over your bikini is probably the outfit you are thinking of wearing, but think twice before donning those leather sandals because leather does not fare well when it is wet.

You may not be wearing it while you go swimming, but those sandals will eventually catch the water one way or another – maybe while walking along the beach shore or accidentally putting the shoes on without drying your feet.

However it may happen, remember that  wet leather stinks, and wet leather shrinks. Plus, salt water can easily ruin leather. So avoid the hassle and allow yourself to have fun by wearing Diane Von Furstenberg’s Jaya Gladiator Sandals instead.

Diane Von Furstenberg Jaya in Beet Opaque

Unlike other sandals, the Jaya is made of rubber. That means if it gets wet, some tissue will do the trick. You can practically swim in these shoes and it would still be intact once you are done!

The Jaya features an interesting love knot design on the vamp and heel, while the  outer sole is marked with the DVF monogram; so enjoy leaving a fashionable trail on the sand as you walk along the beach.

Diane Von Furstenberg in Jade Opaque

Outer sole of the Diane Von Furstenberg Jaya (in Black Opaque)

The Jaya Sandal comes in other beautiful colors: Black Opaque, Jade Opaque, Smoke Translucent, Pebble Opaque, and White Opaque.

I think the best part is that these sandals will only cost you US$79! So go ahead, buy all the colors if you feel like it.

Shop for the Diane Von Furstenberg Jaya Sandal at Zappos.com

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All moms enjoy shopping for clothes, shoes and accessories for their young daughters. If you’re a mom, you will definitely agree with me. Truth be told, I have yet to meet a mother who doesn’t savor the time she spends bonding with her daughter in the mall. I also think it is the best way to train your daughter how to dress in style.

If you’re a fashionista mom, I’m sure you understand what I mean. Making it a point that your daughter stays in fashion is probably as important to you as making sure you look your best. So for this coming spring, why not purchase the latest gladiator sandals for your young one to keep her in trend?

Here are 3 new releases that will surely garner you a huge hug and a kiss! And I guarantee she will not want to take any of these off!

Keep her in trend with the latest 8-strap gladiator silhouette by buying her these awesome sandals from Steve Madden Kids

Steve Madden Kids Splendit

Crisscross flats are going to be hot! Take a hint from Alejandro Ingelmo’s spring shoes and get your young one a pair of pink crisscross gladiator sandals from Juicy Couture

Juicy Couture Kids Charly Kid

Yes Mommy, the fringe is still in form, so keep the stylish shoes pouring by giving her a pair of fringed gladiator sandals from Kid Express!

Kid Express Lynn

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If you’re a woman who has yet to convince her man to wear sandals, or if you’re a man who’s not completely sold on the idea of wearing “mandals”, then reaching a compromise is an absolute must. While you can try and avoid all sandal-appropriate activities as much as you can, chances are, you’ll still come across a place and a time that requires you to reveal more of your feet and toes (say, a beach maybe?).

When you cannot put off wearing sandals any longer, don’t fret because there are alternatives. You don’t have to wear thong sandals or, god forbid, the dreaded flipflops if you don’t want to. There are shoe styles out there that offer all the comfort and breathability of sandals and all the sophistication and support of closed shoes.

Here are just 3 of them, in men’s gladiator sandal styles:

These Mephisto Marsilios have removable footbeds and padded linings. On sale at $243.16.

Inspired by fishermen for the non-fisher folk. Pikolinos Puerto Rico Fisherman 03A-6745 are $170.00.

Another fisherman sandal, but these lean more towards loafers. These Sperry Top-Sider Gold Cup Fisherman Sandals are $159.95.

***Bonus: Now these aren’t really gladiator sandals, but I included them because I think these Josef Seibel Staffords are almost too classy to be called sandals. Can you imagine these worn in a beach setting? I’d be afraid to get that leather scuffed. $150.00.

Do you think these “mandals” are a good compromise?

All the men’s gladiator sandals and the woven leather sandals on this list can be purchased at Zappos.com.

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