
It’s like, I go downstairs to check the mail four times a day, and the last thing I want to do is lace up shoes. And I’m curious what made you think about slides. I found myself wondering about the best versions - and the most stylish, too. I think the most important function of a slide is whether or not they’re comfortable enough to wear inside but also rugged enough to take a stroll to the bodega or around the block. Jordan Bowman: Slides hold a special place in my heart and right now, everyone wants something you can wear just to go across the street. Why do you think they’re relevant for this moment? Hilary Reid: We both wanted to write about slides, so clearly slides are on the brain right now. But first, we had a few things to discuss. To figure out why, we reached out to a panel of stylish people to find out their favorites.

That’s what happened with slides - shoes that you slip your foot in and out of, without having to lace or buckle anything - which felt particularly right for this especially local moment.


Sometimes we notice them at the same time. As Strategist writers, we’re always noticing trends.
