Zendaya wore vintage Sophia Webster gladiator sandals for “The Odyssey,” joining Serena Williams, Kim Kardashian and Tyla in a 2026 revival.
and sporadically a Louis Vuitton style on hand for a variety of occasions. But on Monday in New York City, she was fully channeling her character Athena from “The Odyssey” with a pair of vintageRosé Takes Saint Laurent Crystal Heels Out of Black-tie TerritoryZendaya specifically wore the brand’s fall 2014 Clementine heels.
The gladiator design features an ultra-strappy upper with knotting down the middle, while the back of the shaft features corset lacing while leaving the heel exposed. The dark metallic hue of the upper offered an understated shine to complement Zendaya’s spring 2008 Alberta Ferretti dress. The throwback design also spoke to the ancient Greek and goddess-inspired dressing Zendaya and Roach have embraced for this press tour.
It was a flowy white minidress with a plunging neckline, ruching, a shiny belt-like feature and a waterfall of slim metallic chain detailing running down the garment.that the actress is almost single-handedly ushering in a return of the gladiator sandal. But the footwear style, which has been around in various iterations for thousands of years, has been quietly heating up in popularity for its most recent renaissance.
Recall Serena Williams’ custom Marc Jacobs moment styled by Kesha Mcleod for the 2026 Met Gala — an asymmetric silver dress paired withbeing a fan of the look, Zendaya and “The Odyssey” press tour might just be giving the revived footwear look the final push it needs for a solid 2026 comeback. WWD and Women's Wear Daily are part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 Fairchild Publishing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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