Confined to the hippy weekend wardrobes, however, and as an alternative to the oft-repeated gladiator sandal, clogs, say two cult shoe designers, have an important place.

This summers Roman gladiator sandals, inset with turquoise and other gems, are right up your alley.

Franco magni 29 and a handful of other men dressed in feathered helmets studded breastplates and roman sandals charge tourists to take their picture in front of the ruins of the amphitheater.