Don’t Sleep On Gladiator Sandals This Summer

Valentino’s signature studs line this ultra-flat, caged sandal, giving it a down-to-earth punk vibe. Consider pairing the luxury fashion house’s Rockstud with a roomy white tee, high-waisted black Bermuda shorts, and plenty of chunky gold jewelry.

Yup, 2022’s gladiator sandal trend isn’t solely (ha  — see what I did there?) relegated to flats. STAUD’s Nicola style takes the shoe to teetering new heights.

With their ornate golden baubles, Tory Burch’s Capri lace-up sandals push summer’s anklet trend one step further. Because why should you limit yourself to a chain or beaded strand on a lone ankle when you can decorate both feet so glamorously?

Made in partnership with Ocean Sole, a Kenya-based marine conservation organization, Chloé’s Lou design is eclectic and bohemian. Pick one of the sole’s many colors — perhaps butter yellow or royal blue? — and piece together the rest of your look with that hue in mind.

These leather-strapped, pearl-adorned sandals from Altuzarra represent everything the now New York-based label is lauded for: a nomadic and boho sensibility, sleek lines, and a feminine feel.

A breezy shift dress in white is just the thing to pair with these blood-orange leather beauties. Now all you need is an Aperol spritz to match.

Rick Owens’ Spartan sandals provide an easy opportunity to nail the summer goth trend. As for styling an outfit to go with the zip-up leather pair, anything in black will do.

For when wanderlust strikes and you need to escape the humdrum of your day-to-day, slip into Brother Vellies’ zebra-printed Tyla Sandal. Adding safari-chic khaki is only an option (but heartily recommended).

Just when you think you’ve seen all possible iterations of a lace-up gladiator — boom! — there’s this clunky-cool number from Ancient Greek Sandals. It’s such a fun, less-expected piece to anchor all your midi skirts (silky or denim).

Master the daytime disco trend with Roger Vivier’s caged silver sandals that go all the way up to the knee. As for styling these high-shine shoes, go for a flirty mini dress — or skirt! — silhouette.

Vibrant, mood-boosting, surprisingly delicate — these lace-up heeled sandals from Gia Borghini’s collab with the ever on-trend Rosie Huntington-Whiteley offer everything you need out of a summer party shoe. Team these with your favorite feel-good dress and head out for an evening of debauchery.

If a barely-there sandal isn’t up to snuff for you, look for a gladiator with an uber-chunky base and hefty straps. Paco Rabanne’s Wedge style, for one, is a pair statement dressers will gravitate toward.