# Warrior Fashion Shoes 10 Stunning Gladiator Sandals To Get You Excited for Spring By Bianca | Published 2009-03-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gladiator-sandals-spring-summer-2009 References: [shopbop](http://www.shopbop.com) You'll be glad to be a gal when you see the wonderful gladiator sandals that are oh-so-haute for spring. This gallery includes gladiator sandals from 10 footwear designers on the cutting edge, ranging from Roman-style simplistic flats, to open-toe, up-the-calf buckled sandals for the truly daring fashion warriors among you. Features footwear: 1. **Athena Gladiator Sandal** by Twelfth St. by [Cynthia Vincent](http://www.shopbop.com/athena-gladiator-sandal-twelfth-st/vp/v=1/845524441834574.htm?folderID=2534374302023681&fm=search-shopbysize) 2. **Maya Woven Flat Thong Gladiator Sandals** by [Ash](http://www.shopbop.com/maya-woven-flat-thong-gladiator/vp/v=1/845524441840347.htm?folderID=2534374302023681&fm=search-shopbysize) 3. **Diane Gladiator Wedge** by [Robert Clergerie](http://www.shopbop.com/diane-gladiator-wedge-robert-clergerie/vp/v=1/845524441834986.htm?folderID=2534374302023681&fm=search-shopbysize) 4. Green **Briza Gladiator Thong Sandal** by [Tory Burch](http://www.shopbop.com/briza-gladiator-thong-sandal-tory/vp/v=1/845524441834557.htm?folderID=2534374302023681&fm=search-shopbysize) 5. Neon Green **Dinah Flat Gladiator Thong Sandal** by Twelfth St. by [Cynthia Vincent](http://www.shopbop.com/dinah-flat-gladiator-thong-sandal/vp/v=1/845524441834245.htm?folderID=2534374302023681&fm=search-shopbysize) 6. Black [Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain](http://www.shopbop.com/giuseppe-zanotti-balmain-flat-gladiator/vp/v=1/845524441841243.htm?folderID=2534374302023681&fm=search-shopbysize) **Flat Gladiator Sandals** 7. Knee-High **Sari Flat Gladiator Boots** by [Ash](http://www.shopbop.com/sari-flat-gladiator-boots-ash/vp/v=1/845524441840361.htm?folderID=2534374302023681&fm=search-shopbysize) 8. Brown **Tajines Platform Gladiator Sandal** by [KORS](http://www.shopbop.com/tajines-platform-gladiator-sandal-kors/vp/v=1/845524441833075.htm?folderID=2534374302023681&fm=search-shopbysize)Michael Kors 9. Beige **Momo Bis Painted Python Gladiator Sandal** by [Sergio Rossi](http://www.shopbop.com/momo-bis-painted-python-gladiator/vp/v=1/845524441833937.htm?folderID=2534374302023681&fm=search-shopbysize) 10. **Eros Stud Upfront Gladiator Sandal** by [Dolce Vita](http://www.shopbop.com/eros-stud-upfront-gladiator-sandal/vp/v=1/845524441836627.htm?folderID=2534374302023681&fm=search-shopbysize) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gladiator Sandals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing gladiator sandals with innovative materials and technology to enhance comfort and durability. - **Roman-style Flats:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating Roman-style flats with modern design elements and sustainable materials. - **Up-the-calf Buckled Sandals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing up-the-calf buckled sandals with adjustable features and customizable designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing technological advancements in footwear design for improved functionality and style. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating wearable technology into fashion products, such as gladiator sandals, for a tech-fashion hybrid. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating sustainable materials and production techniques in the manufacturing of gladiator sandals to meet the demand for eco-friendly fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs.md) - [Festival-Ready Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo.md) - [Bohemian Accessory Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-it-spring-raffia-and-cork.md) - [3-in-1 Platform Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise.md) - [Woven Sandal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-sandals.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Comfortable Spring-Forward Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-offers-spring-comfort.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md)