shoes were mainly made of leather

There was a time when the gladiator shoes were mainly made of leather. However, currently along with pure leather, synthetic leather, plastic is also used in their manufacture. These Steve Madden Pumps are available in variety of designs, colors and prices. They are also comfortable to a great extent so that it can be worn throughout the day without any difficulty.
Apart from that, several innovation and improvement has also been done in the styles of the gladiator shoes. Some shoes have been designed with studs, some with colorful buttons, and some with Steve Madden Sandals laces, some with ribbons, some with buckles and some even with embroidery.
The gladiator shoes that are available today are quite trendy. These ladies fashion shoes can be worn with any outfit and at any occasion. There are some which come with criss cross straps on the legs. These would be most suitable with the knee length skirts and they simply enhance the elegance of the shoes. Apart from elegance, these shoes also provide enormous beauty to the legs.
Apart from the 'T" straps, "Z" straps are also available in the recent days. These have really taken the fashion world by storm. These gladiator shoes and sandals are typically modern Nine West ankle booties and cater to the needs of perfectly modern women. In fact, these are a kind of must haves for every woman in all seasons and all occasions.