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The Romans gave us concrete buildings, the Roman alphabet, central heating,  the three course meal, and fashion’s current favorite – Roman Sandals, otherwise also known by many as gladiator sandals.

Ancient Roman Sandal

Replica of an ancient Roman Sandal
(VRoma: EUR (Rome), Museum of Roman Civilization: Barbara McManus)
(photo from the-romans.co.uk)Present Day Roman Sandals


Corso Como Minnin

Obviously, this is what Myromansandals.com is all about. We feature anything and everything related to the present-day version of this Roman footwear – from product reviews, to the latest releases, to how-to guides, to kids and men’s sandals; and of course, our favorite topic – celebrities wearing Roman sandals.

Shenae Grimes  (Beverly Hills 90210) in Gladiator Sandals

Initially thought to be just a trend, Roman sandals first appeared a few years ago on the runways. Since then, it has dominated magazine spreads, Hollywood, and the streets, with no chance of disappearing anytime soon.

The steady, if not increasing interest in these shoes, lies in its ability to resurrect itself season after season, each time with a fresh new take; and successfully evolving from just a trend to becoming the perennial favorite among fashionistas and celebrities.

Roman sandals today come in many forms – the traditional flat sandals, heeled with stilettos or block heels, clogs, wedges, and even booties.

Row 1 from Left: B. Makowsky Gaby Flat Sandals; Pour La Victoire Claire Heeled Sandals; DKNYC Elly Wedge Sandals

Row 2 from Left: Lucky Brand Teri Platform Clog Sandals; Belle by Sigerson Morrison Flat Bootie Sandals

The treatment used on the sandals may also vary from embellished,  to studded, to fringed, to ruffled, to cutouts, to curved straps, to lace-ups, to knotted, to woven, and so on.

Embellished and Studded

Matisse Vista Embellished Sandals and Frye Studded Sandals

Curved Straps and Cutouts

Kors by Michael Kors Aubrey Sandals with Curved Straps

and

Boutique 9 Post Cutout Flat Sandals

Gentle Souls Break My Heart Lace Up Sandals

Fringed and Ruffled

MICHAEL Michael Kors Fringe Sandals

and

Velvet Angels Ruffled Sandals

Knotted and Woven

Sigerson Morrison Knotted Thong Sandals

and

Lucky Brand Andie Woven Sandals

Its ever evolving design has gone from the traditional thick straps to tubular thin, to unconventional silhouettes that involve wider T-straps shaped like a shield, and thicker and more pronounced collars or ankle cuffs.

Traditional Thick Straps vs. Spaghetti Thin Straps

Gabriella Rocha Erika Sandals

and

Belle by Sigerson Morrison Tubular Strap Sandals

Wide T Straps

Calvin Klein Stasia Sandals

Thick and Wide Collared Ankle Cuffs

Tapeet by Vicini Y00025

However it is made, it’s clear that Roman sandals are dominating the fashion scene. This being said, you might as well fully embrace it (if you haven’t yet), and purchase a couple to call your own.

And of course, visit us regularly for the latest updates, guides, reviews, and interesting celebrity articles you can read up on and get fashion ideas from.

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