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Everything You Didn't Know You Wanted to Know About Sandals: Flats, Platforms, and Heels

When the summer sun is directly overhead, one of the best ways to beat the heat is to wear the classic summer shoe: the sandal! Sandals are open shoes that afford the feet some breathing room, and normally consist of a sole held to the foot by straps that pass over the instep and around the ankle. Sandals within themselves are historic because they are the oldest known forms of footwear, and can be traced back to the times of the ancient Greeks and the ancient Egyptians.

The epitome of comfort, sandals have protected humans' feet for over 10,000 years. The most historic sandals were flat, and the flat style continues to be popular today, in part because of the added comfort of walking parallel to the ground rather than at an angle. It is medically suggested after wearing heels a majority of the week to allow your feet to relax by wearing a flat shoe, and what better type of shoe to wear than a women's flat sandal? One of the most popular trends this season in women's flat sandals is the gladiator sandal. Guess's Succeed 3 gladiator-styled sandal boasts leather interlocking ankle- and side-straps to decorate your foot and perfect any summer outfit!

Look Trendy for a Night Out in Platform Sandals

Though not quite as comfortable as flat sandals, women's platform sandals offer another unique niche in the sandal world. Platform sandals, or sandals in which the sole of the shoe is raised (sometimes in addition to the heel of the shoe) can allow those of us who have a harder time balancing in stilettos to add some height without falling over. The extra support of a raised sole can help maintain balance when you're out on the dance floor, while still giving you the appearance of wearing a high heel.