Gladiator sandals sweep summer in affordable style

This season's shoe trend is leaving little to the imagination, with gladiator sandals turning heads and feet everywhere.

Mark & spencer's £35 scallop edge style offers a feminine twist.

Zendaya's stylish press tour for The Odyssey and the lingering nostalgia of 2016 have cemented gladiator sandals as the shoe of summer. But while luxury brands like Celine offer high-end options for a hefty price tag, Marks & Spencer is bringing the trend to the masses with their £35 scallop edge gladiator sandals.

The affordable yet stylish design features a vertical centre strap, three horizontal rungs and gold stud detailing at every junction, closely mirroring Celine's £930 Lympia style. However, the scalloped trim gives the M&S pair a slightly softer, more feminine edge.

Buyers are raving about the comfort and style of the sandals, with one shopper snapping up a pair the moment the price dropped from £50, describing them as