This summer your feet will be covered with straps and buckles, deal with it.

When French fashion house Celine sent fur lined leather slip-ons down the Spring/Summer runway back in 2012, I knew it was a portent of things to come. I quickly braced myself, waiting to accept my new summer footwear overlords. The questionable footwear that was a mere whisper amongst the fashion set has finally made its loud arrival to the mass market. Collaborating with all sorts of brands, from Sacai Tatami to Diesel, to Opening Ceremony, Urban Outfitters and J. Crew, Birkenstocks are everywhere. The important question is, are these 90’s throwbacks any match for the gladiator sandal? This boho classic keeps coming back every year in some form or another. Some brands are offering both, or some sort of strange hybrid of the two. No matter what your preference or price range, there is more than enough polarizing footwear to go around.

First the Birks.

Let’s start with these Sacai Tatami’s, available at Colette for a mere $554.80

If those are a little to rich for your blood, consider this lower-priced option from Jeffrey Campbell.

Or stay lower to the ground with these contemporary spins on the classic shoe.

1. Birkenstock Sandals ”Pisa” from Birko-Flor in Black with a regular insole, $43.95 – $69.95. 2. Birkenstock Women’s Mayari Birko Flor Thong Sandal, $89.95 – $99.95. 3. Birkenstock Athens Caged Sandal, $130.00. 4. Birkenstock Chania Caged Leather Sandal, $120.00.

Now onto the gladiators…

These sick sandals from Loza Maléombho are everything. They range from $65.00 to $120.00. Stock goes fast so get them while you can.

a few more picks…

1. Circus By Sam Edelman Badger Caged Sandal, $80.00. 2. Free People Rae Sandal, $298.00. 3. Knee high gladiator sandals, $105.00. 4. Jeffrey Campbell Deetz Flat – Black, $101.50. 5. Loeffler Randall Rooney fisherman sandal, $325.00.

And finally, the budget picks.

1. Solo 04 Black Cutout Caged Gladiator Sandals , $32.00. 2. Breckelles COVINA-14 Strappy Buckle Detailed Gladaitor Flat Sandal, 8.45 – $29.99. 3. Wanted Destiny Tan T-Strap Sandals, $32.00. 4. City Classified Romper Navy Blue Sandals, $18.00. 5. SoftMoc Women’s Alicia Cork Footbed Toe Loop Sandal, $49.99. 6. Ongee 08 Black Tall Caged Gladiator Sandals, $30.00.