I’m sure all of you have noticed the huge gladiator trend that is flooding the fashion world these days, and more than anything we are seeing this look in footwear.

You can find everything from strappy gladiator sandals to knee-high gladiator boots, and although personally I am not a huge fan of the boots, I could definitely see some of the sandals working well with the right outfit.

There are some gladiator-styled shoes that are way out of the park in my opinion and which I simply could not see working well regardless of how fashionable the ensemble to go with it may be, but here are a few pairs that I think are very fashion forward.

Michael Kors Gladiator Sandals
So maybe I like to be subtle when it comes to the gladiator footwear, as you can see with this pair by the wonderful fashion designer extraordinaire, Michael Kors, but they are really fantastic nonetheless.

These black gladiator sandals are great for taking on the day, comfortable and stylish at the same time.

Featuring a burnished vachetta leather upper, thong toe with brasstone stud detailing, adjustable buckle at side, leather footbed with flat stud detailing and pebbled rubber sole, these hot sandals would work with almost any outfit for summer.

Balenciaga Gladiator Sandals
These gladiator sandals by Balenciaga are a bit more dramatic, but I could still picture them perfectly with a cute white sundress or even a casual denim skirt and blouse.

While the Michael Kors pair above are priced at $150, these are quite a bit more expensive at $695, but are definitely stylish and worth the money if you think you would get good wear out of them.

You can really spring forwad with these must-have leather sandals by Balenciaga, featuring a braided, strappy leather upper, rounded open toe, double buckle straps along the ankle, fringe detail at heel, and leather lining.

As long as you chose the right dress or shorts to pair with the gladiator sandals I think it could end up being very cute. What do you think?