Fussy flat gladiator-style sandals of any description aren’t really my “thing”, but I could almost make an exception for these little gems.

The Nine West Dalejr sandals landed in my inbox this morning (well, not literally, but you know what I mean), reminding me that the warmer weather is oh-so-close now and it’s soon going to be time to get my toes out on display again.

If flat sandals ARE your thing, then you could do a lot worse than these ones (which are going for $169). And please, for the love of God, don’t forget to do some work on your feet before you get them out this summer. No one is interested in seeing your cracked, dry winter feet all decked out in fancy shoes.

By Caroline Warnes