Gladiators are undoubtedly here with a vengeance this summer. I haven’t made the leap (as a laggard in these footwear trends) to purchase these for fear of losing protection for my feet. Being no worse off than flipflops and no better off than a bunch of string wrapped around your feet, these things are undeniably attractive footwear for those sunny days.

Distinguished only by their strappy nature, gladiators come in an abundance of styles, colours, and textures to match various looks. Take the plunge?

Ps - I really like the Payless one (ha!)