Kate Moss combined her denim mini skirt with a summer shoe trend that I never expected to see on anyone over 50.

      Kate Moss’s yearly getaway to Formentera, the charming and warm island located just south of Ibiza, continues. Every August, she heads back to the Balearics to bask in the serene waters and intense heat before the whirlwind of fashion month begins. Given her supermodel status, it’s no surprise that Moss approaches her European summer wardrobe with a bit more intention than others. This year, she has already showcased several noteworthy outfits, from the pair of Hermès bags she utilized instead of luggage upon her arrival at the port, to the Jackie Kennedy-inspired ensemble featuring a silk scarf and oversized sunglasses for a day at the beach. At 52, she is synonymous with a bohemian style infused with a rock’n’roll attitude, making it unlikely for her vacation outfits to be anything less than distinctive. This extended to her footwear choice today when the former wellness advocate went out to run errands wearing a sandal trend I thought was left behind in the 2000s.

      For the outing, she matched her black lace-trim tank top with a raw-hem denim mini skirt and lace-up gladiator sandals. Despite a resurgence of early 2000s fashion making waves in the style scene, it appears this controversial lace-up design hasn’t yet enjoyed the same popularity as other decade-reminiscent footwear like jelly flip-flops, wedge trainers, and metallic ballet flats. That changed recently with the press tour for Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey. Despite her sparse, yet impactful, appearances on-screen, Zendaya seized the film’s promotional opportunities to showcase why she was cast as Athena, the Greek goddess of war and wisdom. Alongside her Matières Fécales angel wings and fresh-from-the-runway Schiaparelli couture, she donned a pair of Sophia Webster heeled gladiator sandals that intricately laced up to her knees.

      As many of us who experienced the first wave of gladiator sandals can attest, the idea of donning these intricate bronze cords again should be met with caution. However, with more influencers endorsing this style's revival, it seems it won’t be long before these tie-up shoes become mainstream once more. If you’re eager to invest in them now and try them out before summer ends, scroll through to explore the best gladiator sandals currently available.

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      A.EMERY

      Nolan Leather Sandals

      Originating from Australia, this sleek, minimal sandal brand boasts endorsements from Hailey Bieber, Elsa Hosk, and Taylor Swift.

      M&S

      Strappy Flat Gladiator Sandals

      With both young millennials and Gen Z backing gladiator sandals, it's no surprise these are nearly sold out.

      Pucci

      Suede Gladiator Sandals

      This brand offers more than just psychedelic and geometric prints.

      Free People

      Driftwood Tall Gladiators

      Free People has consistently embraced gladiator sandals.

      KHAITE

      Boden Tie-Detailed Leather Sandals

      If budget were no concern, this is the pair I would choose to invest in.

      ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS

      Sfendoni Sandals

      Opt for a more subtle version of the trend with styles that wrap around the ankle.

      K JACQUES ST TROPEZ

      Zenobie Leather Sandals

      Another interpretation of the two-toned shoe trend.