Striped sandals - from Gladiators to IT Girls

We have already here addressed the fact that sandals are undoubtedly the best allies of this season. However, there is a type of sandals that is marking the trends of it girls and that, therefore, should be present in any closet of women’s shoes – they are the sandals with strap.

Be it a simple strip at the back or at the front, several parallel or crossed strips, these are mandatory in this summer’s sandals. They adapt to any style and are a great option for everyday life, whether to be used at work or outside, with a skirt, dress, jeans or shorts. And you know what? This is the oldest versatile choice in civilization.

The first models of sandals

Sandals with “straps” were the first type of massified shoes to appear in the world, widely used by the military of the Roman Empire. As portrayed in period films, such as the Gladiator or the Spartacus, sandals were part of the most powerful costumes and were used even on the battlefield or in the middle of the gladiatorial arena.

Who popularized this “shoe model” was Calígula, an emperor marked in history as a demented, cruel and extravagant tyrant. He received the nickname “Caligula”, precisely in reference to the small military sandals or “caligae”, which he wore.

After a few centuries, sandals continue to be preferred in the footwear sector (mainly the freshest), and there are still models whose design alludes to their origin. The famous brown straps that cross, contour the ankle and tie high above the leg, are familiar to everyone and still the choice many. It is just not so common to see men, especially military men, resorting to this type of footwear, especially in full function.

Seeing well, things don’t change that much and fashion is really made up of cycles. More than portraying the evolution of sandals, we suggest below the models that are in vogue this year.

Ria Menorca

Ria Menorca has irresistible models and its brand image is precisely the back strap. With fresh fabrics, a modern design and diversified patterns, this is the right choice to meet the trend and combine fashion, quality and comfort. Get a look like this with one of the Ria Menorca available in our online store.

Shallow strap sandals

These models that follow the trend of the straps, come to prove that it isn´t always a heel that makes a woman’s shoe elegant. Simplicity, complemented with details of refinement, good materials, sophisticated colors and other notes, make shoes simpler, in the most desired models.

This is precisely the case with this Xuz model with a butterfly heel, these incredible ones from Ugg Australia that prove that a neutral color and a discreet pattern may well result in an elegant model, or the Carmela with an ethnic pattern.