If there’s one thing that has stayed around longer than anyone expected, it’s the gladiator sandal—because they’ve been around since, um, ancient Rome? But rather than being geared up for cage fights, now they’re adorned in jewels and studs, and crafted in suede, metallics and even rubber. They’re also scaling new heights, with heels and straps that reach for your knees.

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