Slide (footwear)

Slides or sliders are a type of light shoe that is characterized by having a loose heel that holds on to the foot from the front.

This pulls the Achilles tendon, potentially causing shin splints, heel and/or arch pain,[1] or tendinitis.

The popularity of slides in the United States started in the late 1960s, when vibrant, colorful aesthetics, such as cherry flower motifs, were followed.

Across the world in Germany, the brand Birkenstock created the first fitness slide, a simple design made from contoured cork with a single-buckled leather strap[citation needed].

[3] High fashion designers such as Prada, Nike, Gucci, Burberry, Walk London and Marc Jacobs have included them in their collections.