some shoe lust

You've all probably seen these gladiator sandals already, but I'm really liking the caged feet look.
I was at the library reading New York Magazine when I came across the Fashion section. They had a lovely feature on the trend, and I immediately began to drool fell in love.

I remember seeing these (and liking them) on a person for the first time in one of Rebecca's outfit posts on her blog The Clothes Horse (If you don't already know about this lovely lady, I'm disappointed). I always had the idea of the tall gladiator sandal being suitable only for either bohemian looks or badass looks, but when Rebecca incorporated her pair into an outfit with a dress with a more girly silhouette (the dress itself has a roaring/snarling wild cat on it...), I was shocked at how amazing it looked. I never expected that to work, but it does.

Hers are the Stuart Weitzman ones above (right) but I'm also really digging the Gianvito Rossi ones (left). Of course, these are more high-end, but Go Jane has some really nice ones at reasonable prices.

Links to products here

I'm really liking the blush/pink, medium-height sandals, and the metallic, tall ones. I'm not too big on the buckles, but I like the black color.
I am not so sure I'll be purchasing any of these (maybe I'll save my money for the medium-height ones above) because I can't promise I'll actually wear them if I own a pair. Ahh, I just think this particular style of footwear is so pretty to look at.

What do you guys think of these sandals? 

-Rose