Thongs, Gladiators, Sandals

Thongs, gladiators, and sandals. Do these all relate? In fact, they do. All these names are pseudonyms for a type of shoe that recently caught my eye. It has a similar shape to a flip flop, but with a strap around the heel; it is also commonly seen with a band connecting the toe straps to the top of the heel strap. Although I have not owned a pair myself, many of my friends own these sandals and have given them very good reviews. One said that it is more convenient than flip flops in the sense that the strap around the ankle and heel provide more support when walking. Another said they feel comfortable and look formal enough to wear practically anywhere. If I could buy one more set of shoes for the upcoming Summer season, I would definitely look into these sandals. I found a variety of them at www.dsw.com.

(Picture above taken by Ishika Peravali)