Gladiators

[AlissaT]

I'd seen all these shoe revamps on Craftster and was feeling really inspired.  I found an old pair of flip flops in the basement.  They'd only cost me 2 dollars at Walmart and I had only wore them once.  I figured maybe I could revamp these flip flops.  I had thought it would be simple enough. They weren't ugly.  This is what they looked like before I did anything to them.  

While looking for inspiration I saw these shoes on the internet.  
 
I was very attracted to them.  I felt that the gladiator style was becoming quite a popular trend and I figured I may as well jump on it early.  Of course this was a very challenging project.  That's in my nature though, I suppose.  I choose things that are a bit too challenging.  I thought about giving up a few times, but I managed to finish them.       I ripped the sandal off the sole and covered it with some leather.  I drew out patterns for all the other pieces and sewed them all together.  I spray painted everything gold and painted the soles tan.  I'm not too sure how long the paint will last.  I guess I'll have to experiment a little.

Along with all the extra supplies I used to make them, they cost around ten dollars, which isn't too bad.  I don't know as I'd where them around just yet.  They're a bit shoddy, and I should probably touch them up a little bit.    I would really enjoy some feedback.  Thank you.

[acidalbatross]

that is the coolest! i think yours are much better looking than the original ones...
wow... i'm just very impressed

edited to remove error 

[AwesomeLikeCookies]

i love it! who knew you could make such cute shoes from flip flops?

[oplevelyn]

Wow! Agreed with scorpiobaby07 didn't know can make such cute shoes from flip flops. Great work!

[KiSSedBYaRoSe]

wow these are awesome!
they're definitley becoming a huge trend..ive seen them alot in magazines and stuff, great job on making them yourself!
i was going to buy a pair a few days ago.. i'm sooo lazy.
these turned out great though, i might try them..

xxx.cait

[roseinbloom1023]

omgosh!! I can't believe you MADE those!!!  When I saw the before picture, I was thinking how could you possibly turn those into gladiators?!  But now I know! I have gladiators, but the mass produced ones from Payless...I am now ridden with guilt!

[this skirt]

WOWOWOWOWOW those pretty much kick ass. possibly roman ass.

[Elphelba]

Very impressive. They don't look a thing like they did before. I never would have guessed that they were flip flops in a past life if you hadn't mentioned it.

[chocolatecello]

Those are awesome! Like everyone's already said, I really wouldn't have guessed they used to be flip-flops. They look amazing, and I think the kind of scuffed/shoddy paint adds to the look

[helenhelen]

wow, great job!