This spring, I've embraced a new kind of shoe - the tall lace-up gladiator sandals that Clare Waight Keller sent down the spring 2015 runways at Chloé. They come in flat, wedge, or even ankle length versions, but my favorite is the knee-high style. They are glamorous, grown-up, and ideal for the winter-to-spring transition, when boots get tucked away and sandals come out to play. For maximum 1970's vibes, take your style cues from the Chloé and Valentino runways, and pair your gladiators with everything from white lace dresses and double denim to rompers and printed gowns. If Chloé and Valentino aren't in your budget, you can still get the look for less with a multitude of tall lace-up gladiator sandals priced under $300.
May 26, 2018 update - Shop Chloé wedge gladiator sandals on sale:
May 26, 2018 update - Shop Chloé wedge gladiator sandals on sale:
Get the look for less:
1. Topshop 'Figtree', $40. Shop vegan version in 3 colors for under $25.
2. Chloé suede sandals, $1370
3. Free People 'Rae' sandal, $298 (similar style in black for $148)
4. Free People 'Decibel', $128
5. Breckelle's sandal, $28.45 (similar style under $25 by Bamboo)
6. Free People 'Cypress' sandal, $128
7. Jeffrey Campbell 'Olympus', $132 on sale for spring 2017
See more lace-up styles in my spring and fall 2016 footwear trend report.
March 23, 2019 update - Shop these styles under $45:
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