You can even wear them in winter, à la Bieber, with a pair of socks if you so wish.
More recently, however, the likes of Birkenstock, Teva and all those clever major labels – we're looking at you Givenchy, Gucci and Burberry – who've realised their customers need something to wear on their feet when they're on holiday, have assisted in turning the slide into a must have summer accessory. Originally created for elite athletes in the 1980s, slides were specifically designed to ease the movements of active people and keep them from suffering additional wear and tear to their leg muscles when they were off the track. Sandals are okay for the most casual of affairs, but I'd go closed-toe if you plan to be on your feet for long.Over the past decade the humble pool slide has shifted from locker room mainstay to the summer footwear of choice for style mavens including Kanye West, Justin Bieber and Idris Elba – and, as a consequence, the simple summer shoe has risen through the style ranks faster than you can say “slip us a pair”. If you plan on any long or uneven walks, go with sandals, which often offer better strap technology and more support, plus better tread. There's no heel strap or cup and limited arch support but far less bulk, making them the ideal choice for a day of leisure. Slides, as the name implies, are a footwear style you can slide into. Nearly every brand has riffed on the style, applying chunky soles, futuristic materials and high-end cushioning. And while you could slip into a pair poolside, the summery style can go anywhere. Slides evolved as shoemakers eventually started making them from stronger materials like leather and the style became popular in women’s fashion after WWII.Įver since, the slide has slowly shifted into the worlds of sport and athleisure, streetwear and gorpcore, often with socks to match.
However, the style dates back to Ancient Greece and Egypt, when they were made from papyrus, twigs and various types of leaves. They first appeared in 1960s when Birkenstock introduced its Madrid shoe and Adidas introduced its famous Adilette slide, a waterproof shoe designed for a German football team to use in the locker room. The easiest way to identify a slide is by the thickness of its strap. Slides usually have one or two straps that span across the toes and forefoot, though there are some unique variations.
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