Gladiator sandals

Sandals or sandals with this name are from Rome, where they were worn not only by gladiators, but also by noble inhabitants of the city, both men and women. Shoes in this case differed in decor. The Romans adorned their sandals with gold flowers and precious stones; the men confined themselves to fine leather.

Sandals in the Greek style are still at the peak of popularity today - they are not hot in them even on the hottest day, and it will not be difficult to fit such shoes into any look. That's why a pair of "braided" sandals is a summer must-have for every fashionista, even if she is not planning a trip to Rome.

Gladiator sandals are open shoes with many straps. These sandals can be flat or heeled, low - to the ankle, or high, reaching to the knee. In the latter case, the models of these Roman sandals have a bootleg, like a boot, but it consists entirely of interweaving straps or is strongly perforated so that the foot does not get hot.

Classic "Romans" on low soles, most often designers make them deliberately rude, decorate with metal rivets in gold or silver. But modern fashion dictates its own rules, and on the catwalks there are more and more models that demonstrate graceful "gladiators" on a platform, wedge heel or heel.

The vast majority of Greek sandals presented in stores have calm natural colors: chocolate, wood shade, beige, sandy, white. But there are, albeit less often, models of both bright shades: blue, pink, green, and beautiful deep ones: dark blue, burgundy, purple.

There are also elegant versions of "gladiators" - golden, silver or bronze colors that look amazing on tanned legs. You can walk in such shoes every day, or you can save a spectacular pair "on the way out".

Perfectly these sandals will fit into the wardrobe of young ladies who love the boho style or ethnic trend in fashion. Long, loose skirts and tops with fringes, vests, "vests", ripped jeans - all designed to be worn with Greek sandals. Long, flowing dresses with a translucent hem look luxurious with such shoes!

For ladies who prefer casual style, the best solution would be a loose shirt or "alcoholic" T-shirt in combination with denim shorts or a mini-skirt. Since flat gladiators are the perfect footwear for long walks, you can add a little sportiness to your outfit by wearing a hot T-shirt or leggings. The latter, of course, are permissible only if the sandals are below the ankle.

Tall "gladiators" will be good with short dresses and sundresses. An important point is that the straps that reach the knee will visually shorten the legs, so it is better to choose such models for long-legged young ladies. Also, do not choose high sandals for overweight girls - the straps can cut into the skin, which will look unaesthetic.

Roman-style sandals are very supportive of similar accessories. These can be leather bracelets, belts or bags with rivets, fringes, or weaving. Volume earrings and necklaces in ethnic style made of leather, beads and metal will look great.

First of all, attention should be paid to the naturalness of the material - leather or suede, from which the shoes are made. "Gladiators" are designed to be worn even in extreme heat, and at high temperatures artificial shoes can emit a chemical odor, or even cause an allergic reaction on bare skin.

Another important point is the straps, of which there are many sandals on such a model. All of them must either be adjustable for the fullness of the leg, or be elastic and pleasant to the body. Otherwise, a pleasant walk in new shoes can become uncomfortable.

It's important to pay attention to the brand. Self-respecting manufacturers are very careful in choosing raw materials and manufacturing technology for "gladiators". In a number of models, the sole rests only on the interlacing of the straps, so a poor-quality pair may lose its appearance or even fall apart after the first wear.