I am so happy you found gladiators that work for your feet!!! These are going on my list as well since they fit the low wedge heel I was looking for. Thank you!

Great to hear you found a comfortable pair, Angie! Indigo shoes usually work well for me, I have a few pairs. I’ve noticed these as well but ruled them out because of the strap around the ankle. What color did you get?

Love these! I’m glad you found some that work for you, too. What do you think about ankle straps for people with thicker ankles? Is it a no-no?

You are the gladiator Queen, Patience. And you live in a very hot place. They should definitely be on your shopping list. Which colour are you ordering? I bought the pewter.

I have regular to narrow feet, but my client has much wider feet and they worked for her too.

Also, don’t make the straps too tight. I like to keep them loose so that they’re even more comfortable. No rubbing!

Sarah, generally the rule is to avoid ankle straps if you have a thicker ankle. But these ankle straps rest below the ankle. I’d give them a bash just in case.

Marianne, I can see you in the white pair.

I don’t need more than one pair of sandals for Summer, because I’m happy and comfortable to wear ballet flats and low heeled pumps the rest of the time. It does not stay hot for long here in Seattle. Now, I can safely say that my sandal shopping is done!

I just bought these off QVC last week…and they are indeed soft and comfy. I bought the pewter since that color is so versatile. The ankle strap is not too high on the ankle so still falttering. I’ve only worn them around the house since its still so cold around here. Now make this snow go away so I can wear them out and about!

Hmmm, Angie-I generally think gladiators are ugly, but these look cute. BUT, I really want to see them on someone’s feet. Maybe they have a picture on the site (maybe the QVC site)?

Wow, this is such precious info Angie! I am SO glad you have found a pair of sandals. Plus, low wedged gladiators are on my summer wish list too ( like Patience), so I will be probably getting them too, but much later in the season (early June), once I am back from my trip. That’s going to work great, since it doesn’t usually get warm enough for sandals by that time here anyway, and maybe they will even go on sale by then . I smell the beginning of yet another YLF shoe cult, after Swann flats and charcoal Converses

Like RSRP my eye has not adjusted to gladiators but, as sandals go, these look like they have more coverage and support than most. Pewter flats or small heels are on my spring/summer list so these may be the answer. I’d like to try them on. Did you find yours at Nordstroms?

RSRP, you are not alone in your opinion. I know plenty of people who feel the same way about ugly gladiators. But I personally adore the look. It’s just SO MODERN. Painted toes and a pretty dress, skirt or even under skinny jeans. Love the edge.

Marlene, did you get exactly the same brand and style? If so, thanks for the validation. We are sandal twins. Quite right about no hope of wearing them soon around here though, unless you’re off to a sunny holiday.

I bought these too and am so excited. I think they will be my summer staple. Thank you Angie for your researching of these and your recommendation.

Here is the link to the ones on QVC

http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp......739.cc.060

The front is a little different but the rest of the shoe looks like the one you featured, Angie. QVC has quite a few Clarks shoes these days.

Angie, I am so happy you found sandals that fit comfortably. I remember when you swore off them. Pewter sounds like an excellent color. I think they are casual, do you think they would make it to business casual (assuming dress codes allow sandal) with a dress or skirt?

Veeery interesting. I’ve been in RSRP’s camp, not liking gladiators one bit. But these look quite pretty and very “neutral”. I don’t own any low-heeled summer sandals, as I rarely find a pair I find cute (most of the times I wear ballet flats) but I often wish I had some, since they have such an airy feel. Maybe I should give these a try to see if I can change my mind about gladiators? Hmmmm….

Tanya, I knew you would love them. Ana might too. The heel height is ideal. Here’s to another YLF shoe cult!

Joy, give them a try. I bought these at the Clarks store, but you can get them on Zappos and QVC apparently.

Debbie! I can’t believe you bought exactly the same pair of sandals. We are sandal triplets (along with Marlene).

These new sandals look much better than the Gladiator’s of last year which were so flat.

Thanks for the link, Marlene. Yours are really pretty – not exactly the same, but I’m glad they work for you too.

Eva, this sandal will absolutely work for business casual with a well taken care of foot. Go for it.

Antje, sounds like your eye is adapting. I like when that happens.

You’re right San, that little heel is killer.

It just goes to show that we must never leave a retail stone unturned. Items improve over time and we have to give the retail industry a chance to redeem itself.

Yes, the QVC ones are different styling with the straps. But the shape, the wedge etc are the same as yours. I liked how the QVC shoe straps are a little lower on the foot. When I took them out of the box, I could SEE how soft the straps were and the fit was really nice. What was nice was the cushioning in the heel. Mmmm, soft! No pinching or hard edges anywhere. They were my birthday present to myself

Angie, you and I are on the same wavelength! I added these to my wishlist after trying them on last week. I saw them at a crunchy granola/hippie type store near campus (of all places), and just loved them. Very comfy. I want them in white and champagne. They are perfect for Austin weather, Patience and Sarah. Definitely give them a try.

Did you try EXACTLY the same Clarks style, Ana? That’s an incredible coincidence. More validation for this fabulous sandal!

Marlene, I like how you spoilt yourself for your birthday.

Pewter for me too since I’ve already got a pair of white gladiators. Good to know that they’re okay for smart and business casual.

These look just perfect, Angie–thanks for posting them! I’ll probably get a pair when the weather warms up a bit (it’s snowing in Vancouver today–what about in Seattle?), which will give them a chance to go on sale too . I like the champagne and the pewter. Not sure which I’ll get.

I also have them on my wish list, as you know. I’m still a pessimist (as I always am about shoes). I can’t tell if a sandal is going to be painful until about 4 hours of vigorous walking. I ended up keeping a pair of $120 sandals because they were sooo comfy around the house, but they were murder once I was out and about. Same with my thong sandals. It’s impossible to walk the way I do outside in my house–there just isn’t enough space. I am still going to try them though. I was thinking of sticking some duct tape on the soles and walking around outside (in the suburbs, where it’s not as dirty as in the city). I really hope they work, and don’t end up being another pair of Swanns (shoes that work for everyone else except me).

Angie, pewter looks lovely. I love these in white, too, but I already have a pair of white sandals from last year, and Seattle is not the place to overload on sandals. Marlene, I also like the ones you posted and they happen to come in red, which has been one of the colors I’ve been looking for!

Wow, I had to double-check my browser to make sure I was on YLF when I saw Angie’s post – Angie in sandals? How can this be??

Huge congratulations on finding a comfy, stylish and practical sandal! Now, bring on spring!

Oooh, I already have a pair of gladiators, but they’re kinda strappy and not versatile, and my other pair of summer sandals isn’t very dressy. And I love Clarks shoes!

Ack! Of *course* they’d only be available in a B width!

Attention: Clarks corporate decision makers: *Please* make your Privo and Indigo lines available in wide and extra-wide widths!!

Thanks Angie! I may order these. I’ve been looking for a pair to replace my very similar (but gold and silver) Etienne Aigner sandals from last season. And I was even looking for a nude/tan color!

Becky – the ones at QVC are available in wide and narrow widths

I don’t like these at all! The wedge heel makes them look wonky.

Have to agree w/Telly, don’t like @ all. They look old lady-ish to me but to each their own

Angie, these are exactly the same model that I tried on! I was so excited this morning when I saw that you had posted them.

There I was, standing in the store, surrounded by organic cotton, tie-dyed slip dresses and hemp-fabric moccasins, and they were displayed on a table. I had been looking for just the right looking, comfortable gladiator sandals (which had been impossible to find up to this point), so I was excited when I spotted these. At the time, I was actually surprised that they were Clarks, because usually that brand tends to be a little chunky for my tastes. I just love them, though. They are very sleek, aren’t they?

I know they will be great for my summer shoe needs. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that they are 8 hour shoes for you as well.

Marlene, I’ve just been to the Clarks store in Belle Square with a client and tried on your gladiators. They are really pretty, but the lower positioning of the strap actually rubs against the bones on my feet (I have boney feet), and did not work. I’m glad they worked for you though and nice to know that this particular style comes in wider widths.

Becky, did you read the shoe alterations post and the helpful comments that people posted below it? I don’t think you should give up on these shoes just yet because there are ways of stretching the width. I was with a client today who has a wider foot than I do (no bunions, but joints that stick out and look like bunions) and she tried on these gladiators and they worked! She also bought 4 more pairs of comfy AND stylish run around casual Mum shoes. I’ll be blogging about those soon too so stay tuned.

Brianna, it snowed in Seattle today too, while I was shopping for sandals. Crazy. I tried the champagne, but they did not look good against my pale skin. The pewter was much more flattering. Very strange, I’d have thought the opposite.

Maya, I understand your concerns. I’ll have that “body glide” stuff and Dr Scholls foot balm on standby if these end up being 6 hour shoes. With that mooty up my sleeve, I am especially confident. Ana, take note!

For those of you who don’t like the look of gladiators, I understand your different taste levels. But “old lady –ish” they are absolutely not. Gladiators are mod, mod, mod.

Thanks for the tip, Angie! I’m looking forward to hearing how they work for you!

Those are on the cuter side for gladiators but I think I will still pass. Question though–do you think shoes are more uncomfortable when worn outside versus inside? I feel like I’m harder on my shoes when walking outside and they are harder on me.

I hope to put these beauties to the test when we holiday in a warm place in April. I shall report back, Ana.

Melllllls, we are MUCH harder on shoes outside than inside, but the comfort level should stay the same either way. When I refer to an 8-hour shoe, I’m talking about a shoe you can walk and run around in for 8 hours – not sit at a desk in for 8 hours. I call those “sitting shoes” and a gal is allowed one or two pairs of those. But for the most part, I’m an urbanite who walks hard and fast a lot of the time. I refuse to wear uncomfortable shoes, but I also refuse to wear unstylish shoes. I therefore blog about fably comfortable and nice looking shoes as often as I can because unfortunately there is a severe shortage of them here in the States.

Have not read all the comments (lack of time this evening) but have to say I am typically NOT a fan of gladiators but this style caught even my attention….I might (cringe cringe) have to try. There’s something feminine and flirty about this style & not so….well gladiatorish…:)

Don’t get me wrong–I have two pairs of gladiator sandals from last summer(one white and one bronze). I absolutely love them, but I think they look best when they don’t have a heel.

And I’m glad that I can get more use out of them this year, although I don’t really care if they are “in” or not, as they are really the only sandal that I can wear with my old-lady orthotics!!

Amazing find! Unfortunately, they would have to feel more perfect than any shoe I’ve ever tried on for me to consider spending $70 more than I do on most shoes (my average shoe costing $19.99). I could always wait for them to go on sale though. But there is little change of one of the two 5.5 white pairs being left by then.

Marlene: Thanks! I’ll have to do more research.

Angie: Yes, I eagerly read the shoe post. The problem is, I have a *truly* wide forefoot. Usually, even if the leather can be stretched, the outside of my foot hangs over the edge of the foodbed/sole if the shoe is not at least E width, which is uncomfortable and, IMO, unsightly. However, on the strength of your recommendation, I’ll not give up on these till I’ve tried them.

Telly, foot orthotics are never “old lady”. They help us walk which keeps us moving and therefore young, so rock on orthotics! And for the record, I also fancy flat gladiators just like you.

Becky, I hear you. You have a point. Clarks makes wides. I’m holding thumbs that you find some that work.

Ok, so newly intrigued about (subtle) gladiators I tried on the ones Angie originally blogged about. They are VERY comfortable indeed. I love the champagne color, it would be a great neutral. Alas, though, I found that the style had a lengthening effect, and since I already have rather large feet (size 9 at a body height of 5′3”) I don’t like my shoes to make my feet look even longer. So I passed. But in terms of comfort, I can definitely support the shoe, and the price seems fair.

Since I’m still a style newbie – could you wear these with bootcut jeans? Would they work with my chunky calves, if I found the right summer skirt? Or should I stick with something with a bit of a heel? (I bought these Clarks last summer and love the heel height, but it’s a totally different look: http://tinyurl.com/awewec)

Angie

Thank you so much for this recommendation. I received my order today and they feel like butter on my feet–no kidding. These are high quality shoes that will take me through the summer.

clarks shoes are great! they have a bit of a fuddy duddy reputation here in the uk but they are always so comfortable to wear, even from day 1! i have a very similar pair which i brought a couple of years ago from clarks and they are still in fab condition despite almost daily summer usage.

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