The 2018 ESPY Awards are finally here and sandals are trending on the red carpet with the night’s host Danica Patrick stealing the spotlight in a statement-making caged style.
Walking the red carpet with her boyfriend, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the 36-year-old former race car driver showed off a one-shoulder black minidress boasting golden round studs. The cherry on top of her head-turning look was her black gladiator sandals featuring a sexy lace-up design up the front and circular cutouts all over.
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Meanwhile, Patrick’s 34-year-old NFL star beau, who previously dated Olivia Munn up until 2017, looked dapper on her arm in a classic black suit teamed with black patent leather loafers.
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Tennis star Sloane Stephens also showed off eye-catching sandals for the occasion. The 25-year-old star athlete coordinated a sleek black and white embellished style with a bold plunging fire engine red suit.
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Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin, 28, who also chose a plunging red look for the night, donned slinky nude stiletto sandals to complement her curve-hugging minidress.
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For more famous faces wearing sandals at the 2018 ESPYs, check out the gallery.
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