Sandals will always be the ideal footwear when we want a fresh and relaxed look. Normally used in summer because they are excellent in hot environments, such as the beach, they become an essential piece in our «closet»; That is why there are many types: high, low, with a heel or platform… without a doubt, one for each style.
Well, as in the variety is the taste; Among the wide range of sandals that exist, the gladiators arrived to become a summer trend; This shoe has a design that evokes ancient Roman warriors, and among its features are the crossed straps and the way the laces are tied around the ankle or calf.
These sandals are also very versatile, since they can be found flat, with heels, high or short, with appliqués and studs and in different colours; whatever your style, there is one for everyone, even the great fashion designers such as Valentino, Chloé, Alberta Ferreti and Alexander McQueen, were enveloped by the charm of this sandal, taking it to the catwalk and making it an object of desire for the fashionistas.
But as with many trends, these sandals weren’t designed with all body types in mind; therefore, it is very likely that they will not favor all women, it will depend a lot on our height and the type of gladiator sandal we choose. In view of this, there is a wide variety of this footwear, providing the possibility that more women can use them, without complexes or fears.
Thus, there is the gladiator sandal with a high cane, which reaches almost to the knee, and has many lattice straps, it is ideal for those girls with long and very slender legs, because they tend to shorten the leg and the figure; there are also those with short or medium cane, these are less striking but retain the same gladiator charm, they are perfect for women with slightly thicker and shorter legs, it is also advisable to choose them in neutral or beige colors, to avoid shortening the figure.
Now, these sandals will be the center of attention of our clothing, so we must choose clothes that do not make us look overloaded, to let the gladiators be the star of our “look”. The perfect pieces to complement this style are shorts and miniskirts, as they help highlight our legs.
The fresh bohemian-style minidresses with floral prints are also ideal, and we must choose one that marks the waist to improve our silhouette. Also, long dresses are an option if we want a more romantic style, we just have to take into account that the clothes we choose do not have to compete with our sandals. In short, this footwear came from the gladiatorial arena to our feet, as a trend that will make us look the latest in fashion.