The gladiator sandal trend is still going strong, much to our delight, but these Italian-made Devi Kroell designs use rope in a more unique, elegant way (across the toes). They’re perfect for evening occasions when you want to call attention to Swarovski studded toes. Well, it’s actually not rope that Kroell uses, it’s satin rope, which is why this look works. The unusual saffron color certainly doesn’t hurt.

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