I think gladiator sandals are hot. That is, with the right amount of straps, the appropriate width of the straps, the right material of the shoe, perhaps with a heel or without–basically the right combination of all these details. They are versatile; they look great with skirts, jeans, shorts, and dresses. In fact, I can’t think of any article of clothing that would not look good paired with gladiator-inspired shoes.
개인적으로 글래디에이터 샌들을 매우 핫한 이이템이라고 생각한다. 당연히 샌들 끈의 두께와 갯수, 신발의 제질, 힐이 있나 없나 같은 세세한 부분의 조화가 완벽한 글래디에터 샌들을 탄생시키는 결정적인 요소들이다. 그리고 글래디에이터 샌들은 청바지에서 짧은 치마에도 잘 어울려 활용하기가 그다지 어렵지 않다.
My first pair of gladiators were from Banana Republic three years ago, right around the time when people called them “Jesus’ shoes” and thought gladiator sandals looked like freak shoes. Despite the public’s distaste, I took pride in my sandals. They were bronze leather gladiator flats with braided straps. My favorite way to wear these were to tuck them in my jeans and tie the braided straps around my ankles. I would then wear a earth-tone top and a cotton dress jacket, and complete the look with a pair of big gold earrings.
처음 글래디에이터 샌들을 구입한 것은 3년 전이다. 그 당시 국내에서 글래디에이터 샌들이라는 단어는 생소했을 것이다. 그래도 꿋꿋이 청바지를 글래디에이터 샌들 안에 집어 넣어 신었다.
Most people in Seoul don’t dress like that. Or at least, they don’t like to dress their gladiator sandals the way I do. Short skirts and shorts are the norm, with the occasional pair of jeans (rarely tucked in). One day I was sitting in the terrace of a cafe in Apgujeong when I saw a sweet-looking girl with long voluminous hair wearing a flower-print skirt with a soft cotton top. I looked down to check out her shoes: black gladiator sandals with gold studs. I liked the stark constrast of her “good girl” look and the dark, studded gladiator sandals and smiled. But not for long. I gave the babyfaced, innocent-looking girl a second look and peered closer to discover her white socks underneath the gorgeous black leather straps with shiny, gold studs. Gasp.
그러나 국내에서 글래디에이터 샌들을 신는 여성들을 보면 주로 짧은 치마나 바지를 입는다. 청바지와 글래디에이터 샌들을 간혹 한 번 씩 보긴 한다.
어느 날 압구정 한 커피숍에서 창문 밖으로 사람 구경을 하다가 청순해 보이는 한 여자가 눈에 띄였다. 그녀는 약간의 곱슬 머리와 우유처럼 하얗고 부드러운 피부의 베이비페이스였다. 그녀는 하얀 면 티와 꽃무늬 치마를 입고 글래디에이터 샌들을 신었다. 청순한 그녀의 이미지와 검은 색 글래디에이터 샌들의 조화가 흥미로워 미소를 지었다. 그러나 미소는 그녀의 멋진 가죽 샌들 사이로 보이는 양말을 본 순간 사라졌다. 어머나…
Personally I only wear socks when they are hidden. They only serve a utiliarian purpose–to keep my sneakers less smelly when going for a jog. Any sensible woman, in my humble opinion, should avoid wearing socks when wearing footwear that show your toes! I hope my sentiment is shared by others…
글래디에이터 샌들과 양말은 금물! 아닌가…? 여러분 생각은 어떤가요?
What are you thoughts?
new trend?
But yeah. Another “Oh, Korea” moment. ><
These were really big last summer in Tokyo. Despite the fact that women wear them with almost everything, I still don’t have the right outfit (or attitude) to pull them off, so I give all the girls who can major props.
I completely share your sentiment on the whole sandal and socks issue. Just don’t do it! Even Jesus wouldn’t have done it.
I will say this though, here in the U.S. (NYC and Philly), I’ve noticed more ladies wearing brightly colored socks with sandals, but only sandals that seem to mostly cover the toes, not where they pop out–and not usually with a skirt. Sometimes I think it looks kinda cute, if the sock color brings out some other part of the outfit, like a belt or a color in a top or bag.
that’s harajuku fashion! ^^
좀 자제해 주세요. rss 구독하고 있는데 하루에도 몇 번 씩 똑같은 글을 보게 되네요. 머리에 뿔날 것 같아요.
글 수정 좀.
BIIIIG N-O. The socks cut her legs off and make her legs look stocky. With the flat gladiator sandals, this effect would look worse, not to mention just plain comical… ;;
Native Korean girls always know how to ruin a good pair of open toe sandals, shoes and whatnot by wearing some form of either sock or beige hosiery underneath, a la 60 year old female style.
I don’t see how this is the least bit surprising, seeing that Native Korean girls are known to wear socks or the ubiquitous beige hosiery along with their open toe shoes, sandals, etc.
ugh.
I’m all for gladiators…but the socks would make the feet look like they have some disease!^^
I see a bunch of girls doning this style in Shinchon and it pains me to see it. Almost as much as seeing girls wear black tights in the summer.
I know this is random, but the first girl in heels has shapely calves. Would most Korean consider her legs too muscular?