Trend Alert! Gladiators

What they are: These sandals are constructed out of thin buckled leather straps that either stop at the ankle or continue to mid-calf. Typically they’re flat heeled, but their high-heeled avatars are really hot right now.

What I like:

Guess Footwear Klear, $79.99
These are pretty basic gladiators, and that's why I like them. The straps are well spaced out, and the gold studs add just the right amount of glam quotient.


Betsey Johnson Women's Daker Gladiator Sandal, $144.90 - $179.90
I just love how punk these sandals are!!!


Costume National Thin Strap Gladiator, $535.00
Love the colour, love the minimalist straps.


Mistrey by Melissa Rubber gladiator sandals, $65.00
Uber casual, chic, and they'll add that burst of colour to brighten up you look. And they're rubber, so they get points for being practical.


Giuseppe Zanotti Platform gladiator sandals, $875.00
Great if you want to dress up your look a bit. And I just love that they're white. And platforms!


BCBG MAX AZRIA Women's Ira Platform Gladiator Sandal
Snakeskin is in. Period.


Bernardo "Magic" Gladiator Sandals in Pewter, $148.00
These have a nice beach party vibe going on. And I'm still loving the metallic trend.


Antik Batik Squaw Spartiates gladiator sandals, $205.00
Cute and bohemian.


Reaction Kenneth Cole "Tart N Soul" Gladiator Pump, $89.00
Dressy Gladiator pumps. Yummy.


MIA Women's Empire Gladiator
Closer to the classic gladiator look. But you'll need legs that go all the way up to your armpits to pull these off. Or maybe just the chutzpah!