Don’t Sleep On Gladiator Sandals This Summer

(Shopping) Lace up and strap in. by Emma Childs May 30, 2022 @lefevrediary

Gladiator sandals have quite a history behind them, from origins in Ancient Greece to peak popularity in the 2010s. Now, in 2022, they are having yet another moment. Shop 12 right-now takes on the classic style ahead. Courtesy of Tory Burch

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Valentino Rockstud Leather Sandals $847.02 Valentino’s signature studs line this ultra-flat, caged sandal, giving it a down-to-earth punk vibe. Consider pairing the luxury fashion house’s Rockstud with a roomy white tee, high-waisted black Bermuda shorts, and plenty of chunky gold jewelry. See On Net-a-Porter

STAUD Nicola Gladiator Heels $395 Yup, 2022’s gladiator sandal trend isn’t solely ( ha — see what I did there?) relegated to flats. STAUD’s Nicola style takes the shoe to teetering new heights. See On Shopbop

Tory Burch Capri Flat Lace-Up Sandal $298 With their ornate golden baubles, Tory Burch’s Capri lace-up sandals push summer’s anklet trend one step further. Because why should you limit yourself to a chain or beaded strand on a lone ankle when you can decorate both feet so glamorously? See On Tory Burch

Chloé Lou Sandals $725 Made in partnership with Ocean Sole , a Kenya-based marine conservation organization, Chloé’s Lou design is eclectic and bohemian. Pick one of the sole’s many colors — perhaps butter yellow or royal blue? — and piece together the rest of your look with that hue in mind. See On Net-a-Porter

Altuzarra Pearl Sandals $595 These leather-strapped, pearl-adorned sandals from Altuzarra represent everything the now New York-based label is lauded for: a nomadic and boho sensibility, sleek lines, and a feminine feel. See On The Yes

Vince Kenna Knotted Leather Gladiator Sandal $280 A breezy shift dress in white is just the thing to pair with these blood-orange leather beauties. Now all you need is an Aperol spritz to match. See On Vince

Rick Owens Spartan Sandals £1,470 £956 Rick Owens’ Spartan sandals provide an easy opportunity to nail the summer goth trend . As for styling an outfit to go with the zip-up leather pair, anything in black will do. See On LN-CC

Brother Vellies Tyla Sandal $385 For when wanderlust strikes and you need to escape the humdrum of your day-to-day, slip into Brother Vellies’ zebra-printed Tyla Sandal. Adding safari-chic khaki is only an option (but heartily recommended). See On Brother Vellies

Ancient Greek Sandals Esperida Sandals $285 $171 Just when you think you’ve seen all possible iterations of a lace-up gladiator — boom! — there’s this clunky-cool number from Ancient Greek Sandals. It’s such a fun, less-expected piece to anchor all your midi skirts ( silky or denim ). See On Shopbop

Roger Vivier Metallic Knee Gladiator Sandals $2,095 Master the daytime disco trend with Roger Vivier’s caged silver sandals that go all the way up to the knee. As for styling these high-shine shoes, go for a flirty mini dress — or skirt! — silhouette. See On Bergdorf Goodman

Gia Borghini Short Lace Up Sandal $685 Vibrant, mood-boosting, surprisingly delicate — these lace-up heeled sandals from Gia Borghini’s collab with the ever on-trend Rosie Huntington-Whiteley offer everything you need out of a summer party shoe. Team these with your favorite feel-good dress and head out for an evening of debauchery. See On FWRD

Paco Rabanne Wedge Gladiator Sandals $990 If a barely-there sandal isn’t up to snuff for you, look for a gladiator with an uber-chunky base and hefty straps. Paco Rabanne’s Wedge style, for one, is a pair statement dressers will gravitate toward. See On Mytheresa

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