Even your Mum is considering buying a pair. Yes, we’re talking about the ubiquitous Birkenstock – a brand that has survived 240 years (yes, they’re a stalwart lot) and continue to split the masses between the lovers and haters of the flat shoe.
Whichever side of the fence you sit on – you can’t deny that the pool slide, the alternative to the buckled-Birkenstock that cools your heels while looking like you know what you're doing in the style stakes is a pretty good substitute.
They appeared in many guises on the catwalk - bejewelled at Marni with platform foam soles and at Prada where they were more sandal/trainer hybrid - like a fashion version of those sandals you wore in the sea when you were a kid. And yes, you can afford them as the high street have produced a plethora of different styles for every budget.
Click through the below gallery of our favourite sliders…and as an extra treat we've selected a few on sale for extra pound-saving clout.

Even your Mum is considering buying a pair. Yes, weu2019re talking about the ubiquitous Birkenstock u2013 a brand that has survived 240 years (yes, theyu2019re a stalwart lot) and continue to split the masses between the lovers and haters of the flat shoe.nWhichever side of the fence you sit on u2013 you canu2019t deny that the pool slide, the alternative to the buckled-Birkenstock that cools your heels while looking like you know what you're doing in the style stakes is a pretty good substitute.nThey appeared in many guises on the catwalk - bejewelled at Marni with platform foam soles and at Prada where they were more sandal/trainer hybrid - like a fashion version of those sandals you wore in the sea when you were a kid. And yes, you can afford them as the high street have produced a plethora of different styles for every budget.nClick through the below gallery of our favourite slidersu2026and as an extra treat we've selected a few on sale for extra pound-saving clout.

The Pool slide; the fashion lovers holiday must-have

Leather Pool Slides

Leather and calf hair sandals

Crossover sandal

Pony skin sandals

Pastel pool slide

Jewelled sandal

Electric blue sliders

Two-tone sandals

Sporty sandal

Dainty jewelled sliders

Metallic pool slide with buckle

Metallic pool slide

In this heat, you need to cool your heels