Fashion

why don’t you slide?

the slip-on sandal is the shoe of the summer.

by liza darwin

Hate to break it to you, but you're about to regret throwing away your old Adidas shower slides from your days on the middle school swim team. Because slip-on sandals are back in a huge (and designer way).

The shoes started creeping onto the scene several years ago, when Phoebe Philo offered her own minimalist take on the look for Celine spring '13...and other labels followed suit. Nonoo showed them in the resort 2014 lookbook, Isabel Marant served up her signature French hippie version, and fast-fashion brands from Zara to Forever 21 have quickly hopped on board.

And surprise! Besides the fact that they're all undeniably cute, these slide-on kicks offer a fresh alternative to flip-flops and strappy gladiators. So whether you decide to sport old-school Birks, shower shoes, or one of the newer styles, it doesn't matter. Click through the best ones here, then start switching up your summer uniform accordingly. 

Whistles--$142.91

Topshop--$35

Miista--$116.23

Chloe--$462

Common Projects--$390

Vagabond--$51

Jeffrey Campbell--$110

DKNY--$85.74

Shoe Cult by Nasty Gal--$68

Birkenstock--$89.95

Joie--$150

Adidas--$25