Meagan Good Gives Classic Gladiator Sandals a Modern Spin for ‘Jimmy Kimmel’ Interview — Here’s How the Versatile Style Can Help Elongate Your Legs

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Meagan Good was spotted outside “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in Los Angeles on July 15, wearing tall gladiator-style sandals and a black and white dress.

Good, who stars in the Prime Video film “Tyler Perry’s Divorce in the Black,” wore an off-the-shoulder dress featuring black sleeves and a black corset around the waist. The bust and skirt were made of white ruched material while an additional piece of fabric hung from the neckline, adding a classic vintage detail. The actress accessorized with a black handbag and wore her braids in a cascading half-up, half-down style.

Good paired her dress with Roman-inspired footwear, slipping on a unique pair of black gladiator-style sandals that rose to her calf.

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Gladiator shoes, dating back several centuries, are known to feature straps that wrap several times around the lower leg. Good’s open-toed shoes featured connective straps wrapping around her ankle and calf in a geometric pattern. A horizontal strap across the toes is connected with a vertical strap in the middle of the foot, forming a T-shape at the bottom of the shoe. With distinctive angular shapes created by the abstract design, the shoes provided a fresh twist on a classic style.

Gladiator sandals offer several practical benefits that make them an excellent option for various occasions. They are versatile, provide breathability and have a secure fit. The vertical or diagonal lines of the straps can visually elongate and slim the legs. The straps can also help reduce the risk of ankle sprains when engaging in a lot of walking or standing.

Whether you’re planning a vacation, dressing up for a casual event, or just looking for comfortable and stylish summer footwear, gladiator sandals are a versatile and practical choice.

The “Divorce in the Black” star wore a different pair of strappy sandals when attending the film’s premiere in New York earlier this month. She was also recently in attendance at the BET Awards at the end of June, where she wore glossy black platform-heeled sandals. A fan of the versatile style, she wore a similar shoe in a neutral color at the BET Awards Media House.

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