text: Even though the gladiators are very nice, and sole is true to size, the front part where your toes show, is too wide, which makes you foot slide forward.  Also, the straps around the ankle are loose, giving no hold at all.  Not sure if this particular pair, the straps were made too long by mistake, or some how been stretched to where they lost on stability.  :-(  If you have a wide foot, and thicker ankles, then these would be perfect for you.  I wished they would have fit, because they really are nice gladiators.  Wish I could have make it work, but returned them.