Sandals gladiators

Sandals or sandals with the same name come from Rome, where they were worn not only by gladiators, but also by noble residents of the city, both men and women. Shoes in this case differed decor. The Romans decorated their sandals with gold flowers and precious stones, the men were limited to the skin of a good manufacture.

Sandals in the Greek style and today at the peak of popularity - they are not hot, even in the hottest day, and write such shoes in any image is not difficult. therefore A pair of "wicker" sandals is a summer must have of every fashionista, even if she does not plan a trip to Rome.

Gladiator sandals are open shoes with a lot of straps. Such sandals can be on a flat sole or on a heel, be low - ankle-length, or high, reaching to the knee. In the latter case, the models of these Roman sandals have a tops, like those of boots, but it consists entirely of interlacing straps or strongly perforated so that the foot is not hot.

Classic “Roman women” on a low sole, most often designers make them deliberately coarse, decorated with metal rivets for gold or silver. But modern fashion dictates its own rules, and on the catwalks there are more and more models that show elegant "gladiators" on the platform, wedge or heels.

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

There are elegant options "gladiators" - Golden, silver or bronze color, which looks amazing on tanned legs. In such shoes you can walk every day, and you can save a spectacular pair of "on the way out."

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

For ladies who prefer the casual style, the best solution would be a loose shirt or an “alcoholic” T-shirt in combination with denim shorts or a mini skirt. Since the "gladiators" on a flat sole are ideal shoes for long walks, it is not forbidden to add a little sport to the image, wearing a fiery T-shirt or leggings with them. The latter, of course, are permissible only if the sandals are below the ankle.

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

Roman-style sandals are very supportive of similar accessories. It can be leather bracelets, belts or bags with rivets, fringe or decorated with weaving. Look great with volume earrings and necklaces in ethnic style made of leather, beads and metal.

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 smell, or even cause an allergic reaction to bare skin.

Another important point is the straps, which are numerous on such sandals. All of them must either be adjusted for the fullness of the legs, or be elastic and pleasant to the body. Otherwise, a pleasant walk in a new shoe can be uncomfortable.

It is important to pay attention to the brand. Self-respecting manufacturers are very careful about the choice of raw materials and manufacturing technology "gladiators." In a number of models, the sole rests only on the weaving of the straps, so a poor-quality pair may lose its appearance or even fall apart after the first socks.