Christian Louboutin Paquita Crepe Satin Sandals

$860.41$604.65 by Christian Louboutin at My Theresa

Gladiator shoes, whether they be pumps or sandals, are the most fashionable shoes of summer.

These statement shoes were splashed all over the spring/summer 2009 Ready to Wear runways, and celebrities have continued to carry on the trend. For your shoe fix, check out Fashion Forward: Gladiators under $50.

There are so many styles of this shoe, from the knee wrapping gladiators in the Balenciaga collection to the more traditional styles in the Nicole Miller collection, that it would be easy to fill your closet with this trend.

I'll admit that I first thought gladiators would be a fad, and I wasn't too keen on them, either. However, as the 2009 runway shows proved that gladiators are here to stay, I quickly found a pair that suited my personal style and didn't break my budget. Check out Fashion Forward: Gladiators under $50 for the hottest shoes of the summer.