Jenni Kayne Oiled Leather Mule
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A few years ago, the Fashion Powers That Be collectively hung up their stilettos and decided that flat slides were all that and a bag of gluten-free chips.
After so many decades of the higher-the-heel-the-closer-to-god, it was time for a new, more laid back silhouette, or hell, maybe their feet were just tired. (That really could be the case.) But whatever: What once seemed like a passing trend is clearly here to stay, as once you start rocking flats, you’ll never go back to pinchy, uncomfortable footwear again. Here, some options!
Gucci 2015 Re-Edition Princetown
GUCCI
2015 RE-EDITION PRINCETOWN
We’re just gonna go ahead and give credit where credit is due, because this now-iconic shoe—featured in designer Alessandro Michele’s legendary first collection—arguably started the whole slides craze in the first place. Back then, the shoe was actually banned in California because they used kangaroo fur (cringe), but the updated “re-boot” (lol) claims to use a more “responsible” and “eco-friendly” lamb’s wool. Anyway, don’t get outraged we’re just including it here for historical purposes.
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Sabah Socorro Baba
SABAH
SOCORRO BABA
Flash forward: These days, Sabah—which is Turkish for “morning”—is quickly becoming the last word in slides. Created by some hot dude working out of his East Village apartment, this homie (okay, he has a name and it’s Mickey Ashmore) has partnered with craftsmen in southeast Turkey to create a gender-neutral, cool updated version of a traditional Turkish slipper. Love em, but word to the wise: much like Gremlins (80s shoutout in da houzz!) don’t let these babas get wet, just sayin.
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Jenni Kayne Oiled Leather Mule
JENNI KAYNE
OILED LEATHER MULE
Our gorl Jenni is like, the slide queen. (She also makes dope sweaters.) Her extremely cozy-looking offerings run from fuzzy shearling clogs to heel-less sneakers to sandals, but what do they ALL have in common? They all sliiiiddddeeee. We like this pair, which seems dressy enough for work but chill enough for just about everything else. And what is a good slide if not versatile?
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Birkenstock Amsterdam Vegan
BIRKENSTOCK
AMSTERDAM VEGAN
How chic are these!? Available in tasteful “anthracite” (looks charcoal to us?), these felt-polyester mix slides somehow manage a totally polished-meets-utilitarian groove that as Californians we can fully vibe on. And who doesn’t love that signature Birk comfort? Form! Function!
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J.Crew Thelma Tilda Slides
J.CREW
THELMA TILDA SLIDES
Need some more structure in your slides? J.Crew is like a Slide OG: why, slides on a J.Crew model are as ubiquitous as a poppin’ hot pink lip (and not one more drop of makeup aside from that). This Robin egg blue shade is dope AF and we shorties can always appreciate a hint of a heel for those days when we miss wearing actual heels. JK, that never happens!
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