As promised, the gladiator sandal continues to evolve this 2010. When we thought it couldn’t take on anymore changes, this trend takes us by surprise again and transforms itself into different shoe styles that we couldn’t even have imagined. Perhaps this is the reason why we still keep on reaching for our gladiators, years after it was introduced as a “fashion fad”.
Here are 5 new takes on gladiators. Check out these innovative combinations of the gladiator sandal and … :
1. … The Ballet Shoe

The pink looks very much like a ballet shoe, but you can see the gladiator inspiration in the black one. Color is very vital to these Marc by Marc Jacobs 693181. While all you can think of is posing prettily in dresses in the dusty pink one, the black version is definitely better for matching with jeans and shorts. These Marc by Marc Jacobs 693181 are now only $204.00, down from $395.00.
2. … Goth

It’s very subtle, but don’t those off-center lace-ups remind you of sewn-up characters in Tim Burton movies? By not placing the laces dead center and slightly off-angle, these sandals get a goth feel. The MICHAEL Michael Kors Jillian Open Toe are $145.00.
3. … The Roman Boot

Okay, gladiators are from the Romans, but these Giuseppe Zanotti E90525 sandal booties get their looks from the Roman boots. The raised heel, the covered foot, and those 3 minimal side straps are more than just your regular gladiator sandals. These are now on sale, $411.00 down from $875.00.
4. … The Tribal Pattern

How about a mix of Rome and Morocco? A funky tribal pattern, a cork platform and heel, and raffia material makes the gladiator sandal fun, fresh, and almost unrecognizable. These are the Chinese Laundry Belgium 1, on sale at $63.99.
5. … Retro Style

It might be the lace ups, the covered heel, the 80s black and purple combination, or all of the above, but these Type Z Luella Gladiator Sandals are inexplicably retro-ish. It’s easier to see on the tan/cognac color of this sandal. Retails for $69.00.

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