The slides as a type of shoes have become a popular variety of recreational shoes. The slide shoes generally are an open-toed kind of sandal that's an easy task to slip the foot in and out of, hence the label of ‘slides’. They usually use a single band that goes above the top of the foot connected to the bottom unit. Slides are the same as the flip flops in that they have a flat sole, but instead of the y-strap, slides have the single, broad band that passes across the top of the front of the feet close to the toes. These slides was previously a functional informal kind of shoes however have become sophisticated in some locations with a few patterns. Using slides is generally appropriate in informal settings, particularly in warm weather or inside environments like the beach, swimming pool, or in your home. Lots of people find slides comfortable, practical and hassle-free as easy and quick shoes to make use of. Historically, slides can be tracked back to around Historic Rome. In the 60's, Birkenstock in Germany made their shoes with a slide like design and style that had a deep and flexible foot bed that became and still is popular today. In the 70's Adidas came up with their pool area slides with the kick off of the Adilette brand name. This too become popular. More recently Adidas have collaborated with Kanye West and also the Yeezy branded slides. With the appearance of athleisure gear in the 2000’s, these slides slowly became a lot more fashionable as a type of footwear. There are a variety of popular brands for example Oofos. Slides can be made with a selection of several types of material, from natural leather to fabrics, via natural fibers such as the cork used in Birkenstocks to synthetic materials for example EVA.
Are this type of footwear good for the feet? The solution to that is a qualified yes and no and also ‘it depends’. Like all shoes, the comfort and appropriateness of slides to suit your needs and your foot would be determined by various variables. Some slides do not have any sizeable arch support and others have a considerable arch support built into them for example the Archies slides. Different slides have differing amounts of padding. Some might have more extra padding or shock absorption as opposed to others and this may affect if a certain slide meets your needs. The material that the strap and sole are produced from could affect comfort and breathability and they vary a lot. Just like the choice and fit of any shoes, the slides must fit properly and aren't too tight or too loose. If they're too tight, that can induce irritation, whilst the ones that are too loose may well not provide ample support and become uncomfortable. Certain foot disorders could also be affected by slides and affect if they're beneficial to the feet or not. For example, the strap could place a lot of stress on bunions if you have them. Should you have a foot type that really needs support, then that isn't going to be helped very much by slides that provide no support. If you have a specific foot problem and would like to use slides, it could pay to see a foot doctor to get guidance if they're ideal for you or otherwise.
