Forget Flip Flops: Why You Should Slide Into a Pair of Slides This Season

By Morgan C. Schimminger

Flip flops have always been a summer go-to. They’re easy to slip on, pretty comfy and enable you to flaunt your pedicure in all its glory. On the flip side, they’re usually flimsy and easy to slip out of. Lucky for all of us wanting to air out our feet now that the weather has finally turned, flip flops have now been kicked aside in favor of stylish slides. Rihanna first introduced her now almost-sold-out bow slides to much shopper acclaim as they were relatively inexpensive and more stable than flip flops. The singer/actress/designer/Comme des Garçons champion is also set to bring back our childhood-fave jellies in the near future. Another blast from the past, Steve Madden has decided to resurrect its go-with-anything black Slinky platform.
Morning! The borrowed-from- the-boys, cotton button-down has evolved ten-fold over the years and now includes countless different variations on the original style. To achieve those styles, the Albini group are constantly developing new fabrications that allow that off-the- shoulder top to sit just perfectly, that maxi-dress to flow perfectly in the wind, and those culottes to scream “chicness heading your way” as they are worn down charming streets. Here I am taking in the sights at Santa Maria Maggiore in Bergamo Alta in a Thierry Colson dress made from Albini Donna fabric. @thierrycolsonparis @albinigroup1876 by @eleonoraadani #partner A post shared by All The Pretty Birds (@tamumcpherson) on
While no title has been officially bestowed (we’re not quite sure who decides on these rankings, anyway), Who What Wear is questioning whether Miu Miu’s pearl-accented slides (both of the furry and fur-free variety) are the It shoe of the year. Not surprisingly, Miu Miu’s Fall 2016 slip-ons cost a pretty penny — 75,000 to 95,000 pennies, depending where you shop — and we’re guessing you’d rather save some funds to add a few extra pairs of sandals to your spring/summer repertoire. With that in mind, we searched high and low to find stylish (read: no pool- or dorm bathroom-appropriate ones here) slides shoes for every budget. Whether you’re into fancy accents and embellishments, more reasonably priced furry friends or old-school Birkenstocks, we’ve got you (and your feet) covered.

Spring Slides

  • Zara

    Zara

    Multicolored Flat Braided Slides, $69.90 at Zara

  • Mercedes Castillo

    Mercedes Castillo

    Delphia Appliquéd Suede Slides, $347 at Net-a-Porter

  • Brother Vellies

    Brother Vellies

    Burkina Slide Sunset Check, $285 at Brother Vellies

  • J.Crew

    J.Crew

    Raffia Slide Sandals, $88 at J.Crew

  • Topshop

    Topshop

    Fern Studded Heel Sliders, $75 at Topshop

  • KYMA

    KYMA

    Chios Sandal, $168 at Amour Vert

  • Loeffler Randall

    Loeffler Randall

    Ava Slide Sandal, $295 at Loeffler Randall

  • Dolce Vita

    Dolce Vita

    Poe Peep Toe Slides, $120 at Shopbop

  • Ancient Greek Sandals + LemLem

    Ancient Greek Sandals + LemLem

    Thais Metallic Leather and Jacquard Slides, $235 at Net-a-Porter

  • Toga

    Toga

    Tri-Colour Python-Effect Leather Slides, $255 at Matches Fashion

  • The March

    The March

    Spot Pleated Slide Flat Sandals, $56 at ASOS

  • Tory Burch

    Tory Burch

    Annika Slide Sandal, $248 at Nordstrom

  • Violeta by Mango

    Violeta by Mango

    Leather Sandals, $79.99 at Mango

  • Tabitha Simmons

    Tabitha Simmons

    Sprinkles Fest Sandal, $413 at Moda Operandi

  • Mint & Rose

    Mint & Rose

    Troya Espadrille Slides, $98 at Anthropologie

  • Zara

    Zara

    Two-Tone Floral Slides, $29.90 at Zara

  • Loeffler Randall

    Loeffler Randall

    Domino Slide Sandal, $395 at Loeffler Randall

  • No.6

    No.6

    Frida Clog on Flat Base in Alaska, $245 at No.6 Store

  • Intentionally Blank

    Intentionally Blank

    Galaxy Slide, $155 at The Dreslyn

  • Missoni Mare

    Missoni Mare

    Zigzag Knitted Slides, $218 at Matches Fashion

  • Neous

    Neous

    Leather Slide Sandal in Blue, $365 at Need Supply Co.

  • Kelsi Dagger Brooklyn

    Kelsi Dagger Brooklyn

    Crown Sandal, $99.95 at Nordstrom

  • Barneys New York

    Barneys New York

    Leather & Embroidered Slide Sandals, $175 at Barneys

  • Birkenstock

    Birkenstock

    Arizona Mono Slide, $100 at Urban Outfitters

  • Clover Canyon

    Clover Canyon

    Slide, $119 at ASOS

  • Katy Perry

    Katy Perry

    Rossi Colorblock Slide Sandals, $69 at Lord & Taylor

  • Zara

    Zara

    Velvet Bow Slides, $59.90 at Zara

  • Sol Sana

    Sol Sana

    Pablo Embellished Slide Sandals, $95 at Bloomingdale's

  • Dries Van Noten

    Dries Van Noten

    Green Animal Wave Slide, $410 at Totokaelo

  • Aquazzura

    Aquazzura

    Mykonos Shell-Print Slide Sandal, Blue Pattern, $450 at Bergdorf Goodman

  • Proenza Schouler

    Proenza Schouler

    Tassel Slides, $585 at Opening Ceremony

  • Fendi

    Fendi

    Studded Leather Slides, $550 at Matches Fashion

  • Aquazzura

    Aquazzura

    Aquazzura for de Gournay Embroidered Slides, $575 at Matches Fashion

Morgan C. Schimminger
Morgan C. Schimminger

​As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.

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