Thong sandals get a bad rap as being the casual brother shoe to the sexy sandals that now grace year round red carpets. But there are a lot of flat sandals out there that have all the charm and attitude of their towering siblings.

In fact this year the hottest sandal in LA is the gladiator shoe. It's full of straps and hardware and it hasn't even an inch of height. Kirstin Dunst, Natalie Portman and Lauren Conrad all flash their Roman footwear as spring settles in and now you can as well. The varierty out there is all proof we need that the throng sandal is the 'it' sandal this spring.  

1) chain link ankle strap sandal $14.99
2) Textured patent t-strap sandal $12.99
3) Patent Gladiator Sandals (Black) $ 27.90
4) Gradient t-strap chain sandal $13.99
5) Kork-Ease Triad Metallic Flat Thong Sandal $155.00

6) Crinkle rhinestone décor sandal $14.99
7) Patent chain t-strap sandal $14.99
8) Stud sandal $17.99
9) Parker Thong Sandal $14.80
10) Quilted patent slide $19.00