Gladiator Sandals
If you want to be in fashion, you can’t just walk around wearing the same shoes for more than a month. The same pair of shoes for two consecutive months is the recipe for disaster. You have to constantly be on the lookout for articles like this one in order to be in the know. Fashion is like a small child who keeps changing his mind about things. One day it’s this, the next is that.
Well, guess what the hottest fashion trend is at the moment. You guessed that one right, it’s our favorite – gladiator shoes. Just take a look at the latest fashion shows and runways and you’ll see that they are simply featured on every model’s feet. Of course, that’s not to say that they are the most extravagant of shoes and that’s the greatest thing about them. That beautiful lace climbing around your foot, practically hugging it gently, has become the MUST have accessory for every woman, no matter the age or personal stylist choices. You’ll gladiator shoes in the most blown up colors and they’ll still look classy. I ask you, is there any other type of shoes that can pull that off?
One of the most popular gladiator types of shoes, are those that feature a strap on your toes and are mostly made out of crocodile skin for maximum durability and steadiness . As a close second favorite after the skin sandals come the gladiator shoes with a rubber strap. In my opinion, there is nothing like the beautiful feeling of leather around your toes, but you can’t argue with statistical figures. Then, there are the “classier” sling back sandals that feature a small and delicate heel. That’s the choice for those of us who wish to attend a high profile event but just can’t go wearing the standard high heel shoes. Where is the fun in that? Slip-on sandals with beautiful metallic rings seem to be another popular choice, mostly for those of us who want everyone in the room to concentrate on us.
As you can see there are gladiator shoes that you can wear at work, at a night out with friends, at a nice restaurant or at a wedding where any type of shoes just won’t cut it. I go dancing wearing the same shoes I wear while on a safari! Not like I would ever go to a safari, but that’s a totally different story…
Posted by Nicki Berotto | Posted in Gladiator Shoes | Posted on 31-05-2009
Gladiator Shoes
There used to be a time when shoes were nothing but a silent accessory to decorate the protagonist which was none other but the clothes. I got to admit that I am so glad that that time is a thing of the past. We currently live in a time where shoes stand in the front row and not only complete our outfit, but they set our style. Shoes are simply everywhere you look. You will see them in magazines, store fronts, at the movies or just all around you. I think it’s fair to say that in today’s fashion world, shoes have become a close second lead – if not the ultimate protagonist in that film we call “style”.
Who can resist those astonishing new designs, full of colors that make our feet feel like they are in heaven – or hell, but still, we got to do what we got to do in order to look our best, don’t we? I sometimes look at a new pair of Marc Jacobs shoes and find myself in another dimension. It is as if the creator was blessed with the gift of art and delivered it all through pink and black dots dancing on a leather pointy piece of magic. Then you get to try them on and you get a feeling of total bliss as if you are no longer standing on your feet but flying away in a cloudless sky. Once you get back from the flight, you catch a glimpse of a pair of Prada high heels. Don’t you sometimes feel like Prada should start designing buildings? The world would be a much more beautiful place if buildings were in the shape of shoes… Gladiator shoes, flats, boots, pumps, you name it and there should be a building shaped like it designed by Prada, Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Balenciaga or Ferragamo – I hope you can forgive me if I missed your favorite designer. Oh well, maybe I am way off, but why can’t a girl just dream, right?
Back in the old days, no one could ever imagine diamonds or pearls on shoes, but nowadays, these little pricey accessories are becoming a huge trend. Our favorite designers have developed the ability to make crocodile skin or any type of leather feel soft like cotton! It’s almost like magic and we all fall under their spell. And it is that spell which caused me to start this blog, concentrating on my favorite shoes – the gladiator shoes! I will try and take you through a journey in order to discover everything there is to know about gladiator shoes. Where to find them, how to choose the right gladiator shoes for you, and what to combine them with in order to make the best outfit!
