Slides are a form of open-toe footwear, in the same vein as sandals and flip-flops and are for wearing by the pool, sports trackside or out and about in the summer when you want your feet to be free and cool. Simply described, they are backless and open-toed with an over-foot strap to keep everything together. They are great for airing the feet and were originally designed for the poolside, to keep feet clean and slip free. They are also now used in the gym and for cooling down the feet after training. Increasingly, they are also seen as a fashion item, with some cool-dudes even wearing them with socks. It’s a personal choice and one we promise we won’t hold against you.\r