As hard as it is to beleive, Summer is really on its way. Yeah, before Summer we get to wait for Spring, but I guess in order to make the time go by faster, we can all dream. Vacations are coming up quick, and April is a complete write off considering its Finals Week and all. With that in mind, I’ve been eagerly searching for the best pair of Gladiator Sandals, for men. For sure there’s hella options out there for the ladies, as per usual. The Man versions are a little tougher to get a hold of.
Unfortunately, as much as I try to deceive myself, Calgary really is behind as far as up-to-date Fashion is concerned, but there is hope. Where there’s a will, there’s most definitely a way… Continue reading:
For this search, I first turned to the Runway. Spring/Summer 2009 Shows were full of sandals. The Louis Vuitton and Hermes were posted back in Summer 2008, but here’s a refresher for you guys:
Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2009
Off the catwalk: Lavin Spring/Summer 2009 Runway Show
As obvious, designers use the Gladiator Sandal to both dress up and dress down their models. This footwear is paired with dress pants, linen pants, shorts, denim, anything! It’s honestly the perfect choice for the (few and far between) Spring and Summer months.
Hermes Spring/Summer 2009
So yes, they exist. But for sure I’m not going to get one-offs from the Gucci/Lanvin/Hermes runway, so what then? Online shopping =) But weirdly, all my frequently visited window-shopping websites don’t stock any form of these sandals, except for one, OAKNYC:
Black Leather Sandal by Rachel Comey
From the Runway, to Online, to Realway. Last night, the Girlfriend and I were searching for a dope leather jacket (more on that later) and also on the lookout for any Gladiators. Stonehenge, Aldo, Spring, Zara, Le Chateau: NIL. Pretty much every shoe store in Chinook, Market and Sunridge (that matters) was searched, with no results. But then, aha, TOWN SHOES! No photos yet because didn’t cop them yet, but at least I found out where to get them and at what price point ($110-$225).
Point is, look out folks, Gladitors for Men are on their way. And of course, who else to inform you but IYBC.
Images: GQ/OAKNYC
Source: IYBC/GQ
