Stating the Obvious

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"This summer, New York women are channeling their inner Aphrodite and buying up gladiator sandals faster than they can say Zeus or Apollo. Today’s 'it' item in accessories, these sandals usually feature a flat sole and strapped laces that either tie or clasp around the ankle, often traveling several inches up the leg." [Crain's]