# Fit Flop Fashion Wild Gladiator Sandals By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-07-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gladiator-sandals-fit-flop References: [net-a-porter](http://www.net-a-porter.com/am/product/34251?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-ProductFeed-_-FitFlop-_-Flats&siteID=Il2x1h4TD8Q-V_Av3Qbh7Rca8H5P7eRlCQ) Fit Flops are the rage because, supposedly as you walk, your legs get more shapely. Aurelia has taken the time to create a limited edition pair of [gladiator sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-sandals) out of snakeskin. Are these now [flip-erators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loveshackfancy-x-havaianas)? Or glad-flops? Whaddevah. They lace up as you stand up on a [1 1/2 sole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise), your tootsies grab a post in the front while your heels are just hanging there for the world to admire. I actually think these are pretty cool. They would look great at the end of a pair of long legs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Shapewear Footwear:** Opportunities to create footwear that claims to have toning or shaping benefits to the legs and feet as you walk. - **Limited Edition Footwear:** Opportunities to create unique and exclusive versions of footwear to drive consumer interest and sales. - **Lace-up Sandals:** Opportunities to design sandals that use lace-up designs for added style and customization options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can market toning or shaping benefits to different demographics. - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can create limited edition collections of footwear to generate interest and excitement to the target market. - **Retail:** Retail companies can invest in lace-up sandal designs to differentiate their product offerings and attract more customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Maximalist Summer Flip-Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maximalist-summer-flipflops.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Movement-Focused Womens Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitflop.md) - [Collaborative Premium Flip-Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-sandal.md) - [Pavement Brick Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unipaver.md) - [3-in-1 Platform Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-people-x-dr-scholls.md)