The Humble Pool Slide Sandal Gets a Stylish Upgrade

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Photographed by Raymond Meier, Vogue, May 1999

Slides have not always been the height of fashion. The rubber pool sandal was once the reserve of college dorms, of stoner guys too lazy to tie their shoes and athletes who’d slip theirs on with socks after a big game. These days, though, pool slides look a lot chicer. The best—and most glam—of the bunch come embellished with crystals and punctuated with logos; some are metallic, others woven. No matter the style, this unassuming sandal can be worn almost anywhere and everywhere—they certainly hold their own outside of the locker room. Dress them up for a night out dancing comfortably (for once!) or with a pair of shorts and a swimsuit for a day at the beach. Here, 16 stylish pairs to slide on now.

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Sophia Webster Dina slides, $225, sophiawebster.com

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Ganni Liva crocheted slides, $160, net-a-porter.com

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Versace logo pool slides, $225, farfetch.com

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Greats the Slide shoes, $89, greats.com

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Dear Frances plaid slides in teal, $295, dearfrances.com

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Marc Jacobs Daisy slides, $175, marcjacobs.comhttps://www.marcjacobs.com/daisy-slides/191267302034.html?ptype=productpage&viewmode=Leather_

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Koio slides in pink, $128, koio.co

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Isabel Marant Hellea quilted leather slides, $415, matchesfashion.com

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Vince Westcoast rubber slides, $95, vince.com

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Balenciaga pool sandals, $595, balenciaga.com

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Burberry rainbow vintage check slides, $485, farfetch.com

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Fila logo pool slides, $32, farfetch.com

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Soludos braided pool slides, $70, madewell.com

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Fendi white rubber slides, $295, fendi.com

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Fiorucci logo embossed rubber slide sandals, $113, luisaviaroma.com

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Emilio Pucci terry-cloth slides, $258, mytheresa.com

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