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Old Navy Gladiator Style Sandals

I have to admit that I haven’t worn my gladiator sandals from Bakers lately. They are very comfortable but they look ordinary and the flat footbed make my feet look wide. So I’m on the lookout again for affordable glads that look a more, uh, fashion forward.

These embellished leather sandals from Old Navy seem to fit my criteria. They are affordable at only $19.99 a pair, the one strap buckles are manageable, the thin straps look feminine and the metallic accents are a modern take on the gladiator style. They remind me of Sam Edelman Ginger gladiator flats minus the high ankle straps. I wonder if they’re comfortable.

The bad news news for me is that their smallest size is a six and my feet are size 5 1/2. But with Old Navy’s $5 Shipping (cheaper than 2 gallons of gas and running around town looking for a pair!), I’ll be ordering a pair to see how they work out. I want these toe-loop sandals too!

Zipped Back Gladiator Shoes

When it comes to shoes, I like them to be easy to slip in and out of. I usually can’t be bothered with straps if I can help it. So when I started searching for gladiator flats, the ones with zippered backs appealed to me the most. And since I didn’t want to commit too much to the style, I didn’t want to spend much on them either. I found the perfect pair, stylewise and pricewise, in these Dorian gladiators from Baker shoes. They are $49.95. I couldn’t decide between brown or white, so I got both!