Make Your Own Gladiator Sandals

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Make your own gladiator sandals.

Very simple you only need two items. Gladiator sandals are attractive summer shoes but they can be expensive to purchase in the stores. The 5 loop bases are suited for the long laces and are great to create lace up and gladiator sandals that go up the leg and cover the front of the foot. I made these sandals a few weeks ago and have since taken a trip to the mountains in them so i can attest to their sturdiness.

Jul 12 2015 in this video i show you the easiest and cheapest way to make your own gladiator sandals. Lay out your tracing paper and step on it in your bare feet. How cool would a diy sandal be and mostly fascinating if you make your very own unique style. I use flip flops and shoe tie.

Create your own sandals. In this video i show you the easiest and cheapest way to make your own gladiator sandals. Making your own shoes is economical and surprisingly simple. They ve got that cute little big toe catcher and the felt ties up the ankle a bit sort of like gladiator sandals.

And to help you get started we have here a list of diy sandals for you to make and or make your inspiration. One pair countless looks. Very simple you only need two items. Trace the outline of your feet with a pencil.

My sandals are not quite as advanced i simply used espadrille soles and customized them so easy to do. You just cut the straps off your old worn out flip flops and then use the felt to make a new pair of sandals that are so adorable. These great recycled flip flops sort of resemble suede but they re actually felt. You can fashion your own gladiator sandals at home for a fraction of the cost and can make multiple pairs to accessorize a variety of outfits.

Sandals have never been more unique. Anyway i got the hankering to make some summer sandals and i kept thinking about those homemade gladiator sandals from high school. The materials used to these sandals are cheap and affordable and mostly found in your art stash. I did a lot of research to make these because i couldn t find a single tutorial with all the information i needed hopeful.

Use leather straps for a traditional look or replace the leather with ribbon for a pretty and decorative. Here s how i made mine in case you re curious. I use flip flops and shoe tie.