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Gladiator Sandals?

Each season there is a hot fashion trend that I think is hideous. Most of the time I sit quietly with my mouth shut, fearing that expressing my negative opinions will make me sound ... well... old and fuddy duddy.

I can't stand it anymore! Last year, I hated the puffy sleeved cropped jackets. They look cute on little 18 year olds but when I saw that look on women I honestly laughed inside.

This season, I am going to come right out and say it. The gladiator sandal is ridiculous. Just silly. I mean the only place in the US that people won't look over the top is in Hollywood. The only person who I can see wearing this look is Cher.

First of all, unless you have legs like Giselle they will make you look like Brad Pitt in Troy. Granted, Brad is hot but looking like a man when you are a woman is not a good thing.

Secondly, I can only imagine how sweaty they feel in the summer.

Last: Can you imagine the ugly lines you will get on your calves from wearing all those straps?

Let me say it here... If I catch any of you wearing gladiator sandals this summer know that I will be laughing inside...

POSTED BY carla ON 02/19/08 07:02 AM

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User Comments:

the gladiator sandal has grown on me, not that i can pull it off, but i find some of them to be lovely.

espadrilles, however, have never grown on me and im not sure they ever will.

POSTED BY BoutiquePeek ON 03/13/08 05:03 AM

I like gladiators! They've really been looming around for awhile and are now finally big. There are less crazy versions...not the straps up to your knees types as well. One of my faves that I wish I had bought last summer is Jeffrey Campbell's Emma. I think it's a Lanvin knockoff...can't remember exactly. Simple straps in black or gold snake. Adorable!

POSTED BY toodles865 ON 03/28/08 01:03 AM

I think they are very sexy...however those with larger feet (like moi) tend to have to have a heel rather than a flat to keep from elongating my already long feet.

POSTED BY Laura James Jewelry ON 06/01/08 16:06 PM