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30 Gladiator Style Shoes

From Midas Gold Footwear to Thorn-Front Stilettos

— October 13, 2012 — Eco
These gladiator style shoes reflect a growing infatuation with the Grecian style of dress. Structured, battle-ready apparel have been cropping up within the houses of Tom Ford, Michael Kors and Derek Lam, bringing about a leather-bound footwear craze within the fashion industry.

Midas gold sandals and thorn-front stilettos offer varying approaches to the gladiator framework. There is no one single way to capture the model, prompting some of the top couturiers to establish their unique takes on the Mediterranean craze.

This design has demonstrated a fair amount of staying power. While it is antiquated, dating back to the times of the ancient Romans, the general structure of the boot has been reinterpreted, revamped and reconstructed time and time again for the Paris and New York Fashion Weeks.
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Remixed Classic Kicks
Remixed Classic Kicks
The Adidas Originals Blue Line Offers a New Look for Your Favorite Sneakers
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Strappy Animalistic Sandals
Strappy Animalistic Sandals
The Christian Louboutin Leopard Calf Hair Shoe is Stylishly Unisex
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Indian Film-Inspired Sandals
Indian Film-Inspired Sandals
Bollywood Boots by Diana Linda are Exotic and Eccentric
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Slim Stylish Casts
Slim Stylish Casts
The Tattooed Foot Brace Looks Like a Gladiator Sandal
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Vegan Sandals
Vegan Sandals
Olsen Haus 'David' Gladiator Sandals Exemplify Eco-Chic
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Malleable Leather Accessories
Malleable Leather Accessories
The Linda Sieto Cut & Fold Collection is Enchanting
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Straptastic Sandals
Straptastic Sandals
The Derek Lam Hanae Crisscross Sandal Features a Bevy of Buckles
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Midas Gold Shoes
Midas Gold Shoes
The 'Ikaria' Ancient Greek Sandals Will Take You Away
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Lattice Work Shoes
Lattice Work Shoes
The Cheerful Pattern Puts A Chic Twist on the Gladiator Sandal
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Built-In Bangle Boots
Built-In Bangle Boots
The Sigerson Morrison Tall Bracelet Boots Come Accessorized
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Bow-Tie Gladiator Footwear
Bow-Tie Gladiator Footwear
These Nicoletta Bow Tall Sandals are Perfect for Summer
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Iconic Brand Relaunches
Iconic Brand Relaunches
Christopher Kane Collaborates with Versace for Versus Line
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Happy Footwear
Happy Footwear
Gladiator Sandals Live to Fight Another Fashion Day
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Buckling Gladiator Sandals
Buckling Gladiator Sandals
Michael Kors Spring 2012 Collection Takes a Walk on the Wild Side
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Strappy Color-Blocked Sandals
Strappy Color-Blocked Sandals
Sigerson Morrison Spring 2012 Collection is Fresh & Fun
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Fit Flop Fashion
Fit Flop Fashion
Wild Gladiator Sandals
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Strap-Happy Men's Footwear
Strap-Happy Men's Footwear
Deepstyle Makes Shoes for Fashion-Conscious Men
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Jelly Gladiator Sandals
Jelly Gladiator Sandals
HoKI Shoes
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Thorn-Front Stilettos
Thorn-Front Stilettos
Tia Spike Heels From Pour la Victoire Makes a Fierce Footwear Statement
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Artsy Sneakers
Artsy Sneakers
The Reebok Straptastik
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Opulent Inmate Footwear
Opulent Inmate Footwear
These Lanvin Metal-Cuffed Leather Sandals are Gladiator-Glamorous
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Knee-High Gladiator Pumps
Knee-High Gladiator Pumps
Tom Ford's Spring/Summer 2013 Footwear is Grecian
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Man-Crushing Sandals
Man-Crushing Sandals
The Rupert Sanderson Golden Shoes Bring Metallics to Trampling New Heights
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Sky-High Snakeskin Sandals
Sky-High Snakeskin Sandals
The Nicholas Kirkwood Resort 2012 Collection is Beautifully Exotic
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Thigh-High Gladiator Sandals
Thigh-High Gladiator Sandals
Alain Quilici ‘High' Footwear is Warrior Chic
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Gladiator Runners
Gladiator Runners
The Converse and Free People Shredded Sneakers are Torn Fashion
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Glamorous Sportswear
Glamorous Sportswear
Lily Donaldson Vogue UK March 2011 Editorial Works Out in Sophisticated Style
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Winged Footwear
Winged Footwear
Butterflies and Bow-Ties are the Embellishment of Choice for Spring 2010
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Gladiator Sneakers
Gladiator Sneakers
Nike Gladiateur Kicks it Crazy Old-School With Modern Twist on Warrior Shoes
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Customizable Strappy Sandals
Customizable Strappy Sandals
Go From Boring to Fabulous Using These DIY Gladiator Wrap Sandals
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