Gladiators not only come in colour and heel variations but also height differences. The shortest are flat sandals with a single ankle strap whereas the tallest climb up to the knees.

The trick to wearing gladiators in Pakistan is to pair them with high trousers if not skirts, harem pants and even capris. Showing a little ankle is desirable and there's no point in hiding the shoe if you've invested in it. Flaunt it as much as you can. Local varieties are already available in various shoe stores across town; now is the time to reccee and bring the babies home. Remember that gladiators are most authentic in camel or tan - true leather colours as the Romans wore them - but are equally trendy in metallic shades or even black. Unless you have a Jimmy Choo label embossed in the insole, it is advised to stay away from any other colour!