The once functional footwear has ascended to the heights of luxury — with brands from Balenciaga to Gucci offering cheeky takes and the sporty stalwarts of New Balance, Nike, and Puma continuing to creatively riff on the original slide. Even 246-year-old footwear brand Birkenstock eventually got in on the game, creating an EVA version of its iconic buckled strap design. It's a simple, comfy, and chic summer option, so we went ahead and hunted down the best of the best, ahead.
Click through to see a selection of our favorite styles worth sliding your feet into.
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Giuseppe Zanotti Silver & White New Laburela Pool Slides, $, available at SSENSE

FP Movement Slide Sandals, $, available at Free People

Matisse Matisse Jelly Slide Sandals, $, available at Anthropologie

Loeffler Randall Sonnie Bicolor Woven Lambskin Pool Sandals, $, available at Bergdorf Goodman

Madewell Indosole Slides, $, available at Madewell

Birkenstocks Arizona Essentials, $, available at Zappos

Coach Ulyssa Slide, $, available at Revolve

Mango Platform Quilted Sandals, $, available at Mango

Zara Flat Strappy Sandals, $, available at Zara

J.Crew Marina Waterproof Cross-Strap EVA Sandals, $, available at J.Crew

Alexander McQueen Logo Pool Slides, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue

Adidas Adilette Aqua, $, available at Zappos

Ganni Logo-Embossed Vegan Leather Platform Sandal, $, available at Net-A-Porter

Urban Outfitters EVA Slide Sandal, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Nike Victori One Sliders, $, available at ASOS

Adidas Adilette Slide Sandals, $, available at DSW

Nike Benassi JDI Slides, $, available at Finish Line

Melissa Beach Slide Flower, $, available at Shop 601

APL Athletic Propulsion Labs Big Logo Techloom Slides, $, available at Shopbop

Gucci Logo-print coated-canvas slides, $, available at Net-A-Porter

HERON PRESTON Quilted pool slides, $, available at Farfetch

Hunter Original Slide Sandal, $, available at DSW

Givenchy Silver Pool Slides, $, available at SSENSE

Tory Sport Love Slides, $, available at Tory Burch

New Balance 200 Sandal, $, available at New Balance

PUMA Leadcat FTR Slides, $, available at PUMA

Merrell Merrell Hydro Slide Sandal, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Birkenstock Arizona Essential Slide, $, available at Zappos

Cougar Prato Slide Sandal, $, available at Nordstrom

Vans Slide-on Sandal, $, available at Off-Broadway Shoe Warehouse
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