But let's be honest: gladiators, with all that extra strappy chunkiness around the ankle, can be just plain unattractive. And yet. They have that magnetic draw.
Today, I will explore the depths of gladiator heel territory:
CARLOS by Carlos Santana "Magnum"
$100 at Zappo's
(Comfort-wise these are an excellent bet and are well-priced to boot. They are the most feminine gladiators I have come across and the most versatile.)
Nine West "Gaulla"$90 at Piperlime
(These have a heaviness and an androgynous edge which means they are bound to be best sellers... worn with the floaty floral frocks or crisp safari jumpsuits of the season, they scream on-trend and are a good price point. And they won't get stuck in cobblestones! I see a remote village in Italy and your most ethereal white eyelet sundress. Bellissima!)
Linea Paolo "Suzette"
$109.95 at Nordstrom
(I see these as the most classic, grown-up of the styles... they are the perfect balance of a hard-edged gladiator with slimmer feminine lines. Think a pastel-colored belt-waisted shirtdress and soft leather bag in Rome.)
So! Gladiator heels! There are so many high-end, heavy-duty versions but they are unwearable if one is interested in looking relatively normal. Chie Mihara is my favorite of those sorts, though...
Funny how I see them mainly in Italy... back to their birthplace with the chariot races, I say!
Next up: gladiator wedges.
Funny how I see them mainly in Italy... back to their birthplace with the chariot races, I say!
Next up: gladiator wedges.
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pretty and simple shoes
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