The strap pattern with the toe on the ground
Without a platform the whole shoe stays close to the ground and attention moves where it belongs — to the arrangement of the straps. With gladiators this works better than with other types, because a platform visually breaks up the strap pattern.
Lighter and less conspicuous
A gladiator is a bold shoe to begin with. Without a platform you get the same pattern in a more everyday form, one you can carry outside the club and off the stage. That is exactly why this version suits formal wear better than models on a tall base.
What to wear them with
With summer dresses and skirts above the knee, where you can see how far the straps reach. With short shorts at a festival. And under a long dress with a split, where the straps appear only briefly as you walk.
What to look at when choosing
Check the heel height — without a platform the angle of the foot is steeper, so the same number wears harder than it would with one. And look at the fastening: more buckles mean a more precise fit, but also a longer time getting them on.
Pleaser Sexy-52 BAs low as €68.40 Regular Price €114.00Heel Height: 13Shoe Type: Single Sole Strap Heels
Funtasma Roman-10 G/PUAs low as €42.60 Regular Price €71.00Heel Height: 8Shoe Type: Single Sole Strap Heels