Itās crazy to reflect on my college time and think about how chaotic my schedule was. My parents truly didnāt understand how I was spending my time. There were days when I had to wake up early for an 8 AM class across campus, meet up with my advisor at another part of campus, run to my third class in a different building, and try to fit some time in there for lunch. The last thing on my mind was āWhat am I wearing on my feet today?ā And thatās where slides and slip-ons come in handy.Ā
The slides that I wore back in school were just some basic Nike Benassis, we didnāt have all the fancy, cool, and high-tech ones that todayās kids have (although Birkenstock Bostons did exist in 2014, but who saw that trend coming?). There are a lot of slides and slip-ons to choose from while being just the thing you need when life gets too busy to think about what to wear. But these five choices are the best of the best, and they can all be found on StockX just in time for school.
Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
The Birkenstock Boston is probably one of the hottest shoes of the summer, but that hype is sure to spill over into the spring and fall as well. Even though the shoe has been around since 1979, the hype has started bubbling only semi-recently, as a push towards comfortwear from the public has sparked a revival of the clog. The shoe comes in a variety of textures and colors ready to be worn all day, every day. Thereās even a fur-lined pair for those colder days too.
Crocs Pollex Clog by Salehe Bembury Sasquatch
Crocs has been on a commendable run, and a lot of that has to be accredited to Salehe Bemburyās refreshed take on the classic Crocs Clog. Heās injected his own unique aesthetic to the clog shoe, with designs that take the clog out of its nursing or āwork-around-the-house dadā connotation. Crocs are officially cool and fashionable, all while delivering amazing comfort to your feet. You can go with the adaptable Sasquatch colorway of these Crocs Pollex Clogs or get more adventurous with the large selection of vibrant clog colors.Ā Ā
Nike Calm Slide Sesame
Nike just introduced their own thick slide to the conversation, which seems to be their way of dethroning the once widely released adidas Yeezy Slides. The Nike Calm slide comes in a similar look to the Yeezy slide with its thick midsole and wide overwrapping vamp upper. A Mini Swoosh is debossed onto the upper and footbed of the slide for a Nike-approved look. Currently, only four colorways of the Calm slide have released, but more are sure to populate throughout the rest of 2023 and beyond.
adidas Yeezy Slide Bone
The slide that, arguably, led the charge for slide mania is the Yeezy Slide. The Three Stripes introduced this slide silhouette in 2019, but thanks to Ye (FKA Kanye West), a plethora of colorways, and widely available supply, this slide continues to be a major favorite amongst comfortwear lovers. Theyāre extremely comfortable and boldly designed, catching the eye of everyone.
New Balance 2002R Mule Phantom
The New Balance 2002r has been a top silhouette for the running brand. To make it even more appealing to a wider audience, the 2002R also comes in a mule form. Itās even easier to put on and stay on trend, while also providing comfort through New Balanceās signature ABZORB technology in the midsole.
