Gladiator sandals are making a comeback! Shop the 15 best pairs that you'll wear all summer long
We've lost count of the number of throwback fashion items reappearing in our wardrobes as of late. From '70s flared jeans to bubble hems that reigned supreme in the 2000s, the latest style statement set to re-enter the fashion cycle is none other than gladiator sandals. And here we were thinking wedges were the most controversial sandal trend this summer...
Immediately identifiable by multiple straps criss-crossing over the top of the foot – and sometimes lacing all the way up calves, too – creating a 'caged' effect, the fussy footwear was seen on a number of SS25 runways, including at Dior, Isabel Marant and Alberta Ferretti. While ancient Romans used to wear them everywhere, including into battle (hence the shoe's name), most recently (read: circa 2007), they adorned the feet of Sienna Miller, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen.
So, perhaps we shouldn't be surprised at the sandals' reemergence in 2025, given our current penchant for nostalgia, along with the fact they go hand-in-hand with the boho revival we're currently experiencing. It's not too late to add a pair to your Glastonbury packing list!
Or, look to Tom Ford's AW24 collection for inspo, where bejewelled and heeled gladiators were styled with slinky evening dresses and sharp tailoring, confirming they're just as much a summer holiday staple. Yep, this trend has been coming since last season, maybe Paul Mescal's turn in Gladiator II is the real source of this trend revival?! He is a fashion icon, after all.
If you're wanting to get in on the look, now is the time to do so with the sun well and truly out. To find the best gladiator sandals for you, we've rounded up our favourites on the high street and beyond, from OTT knee-high designs to more subtle takes that have been given a modern update.
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