Many women of fashion in New York, Paris, Milan and Moscow prefer sandals-gladiators. Also, these shoes are popular with celebrities who wear sandals in everyday life and with great pleasure complement their evening ensembles for the red carpet.
What it is?
Gladiators call shoes with a variety of leather straps (wide or narrow) that extend from the sole and pass through the upper part of the foot. These straps can wrap the ankle and even reach the top of the knee. Gladiators are also called Roman sandals.
This name tells us about the origin of shoes. Such a fashion came from ancient Rome. Similar sandals were also worn in ancient Greece and in the east.
Thanks to cinema and such world-famous films as “Gladiator”, “Alexander” and “Troy”, gladiator sandals remain in vogue after many centuries. With the release of these films, designers are still inspired by the antique style and create beautiful fashionable shoes.
Gladiator sandals are divided into three types: high models, low models and heels. What is it to wear?
This is one of the types of classic sandals in the Roman style - knee-length and flat straps.This shoe is especially suitable for girls who prefer an active and somewhat brutal style in clothes. She makes the image of a woman belligerent.
It is best to wear them with skirts, dresses, shorts and jumpsuits made of lightweight fabrics and a free cut, including ethnic motifs or safari style. This footwear is not intended for office clothes and does not provide for outerwear, except for light capes, jackets and long cardigans.
Please note that high models can both emphasize the advantages and highlight the shortcomings of female legs. Therefore, carefully think over the image before putting them on.
Low
Often, such models have a rough look and are decorated with various rivets and buckles. Low rise Roman sandals will suit almost every girl. This is a great option for those who want to change their heels for a time, but at the same time very stylish and attractive shoes.
They are well combined with denim. It can be both jeans and shorts or skirts. Upstairs, it is better to wear short, free-cut tops, sporty jerseys, airy tunics decorated with fringe, or shirts. From accessories fit various ethnic jewelry (allowed a large number). Do not overload the image with massive bags. It is better to make a choice in favor of small bags over the shoulder.
Very often, girls make a mistake when wearing gladiators with jeans, without rolling up the edges of their legs. Jeans for release with a combination of such sandals, firstly, “steal” centimeters of height and, secondly, hide the upper part of the sandals. With rolled up jeans such an ensemble will look the most harmonious and visually make the girl taller.
High heels
Designers decided to diversify the variations of Roman sandals, adding to them heels - an indispensable attribute in the wardrobe of every woman. Heeled gladiators are a modern look of sandals that fit urban style. Heels or wedges made them more elegant and feminine. However, these shoes are less comfortable, unlike flat sandals.
However, most fashionistas give them their preference. Such sandals can be combined with clothes of any length and cut. They are ideal for everyday wear, and for parties, and for other social events.
Who should not wear?
Gladiators are shoes that are not suitable for all girls. It is better for owners of full legs to refuse such footwear, as it will look unprofitable on them and will only emphasize shortcomings. An exception may be low-rise styles. And with high models it is better not to experiment.
You need to think carefully and try on different models before you buy sandals. Basically, these shoes are for women with slender legs of any height.
It is also worth remembering that flat shoes, although comfortable, are not always safe for the health of your feet. Often it leads to problems. Namely - to the appearance of flatfoot.
When walking, the sole design of the gladiators distributes the load on the legs unevenly, mainly on the calves, which leads to painful sensations in the area of the main load.
But this does not mean that all of you should immediately abandon your favorite Roman sandals. It is enough to follow simple rules and wear them in moderation - namely, no more than four hours a day.
