One of the most polarising 2014 trends – Slides are out of the bag and there’s no stuffing them back in. It started with the iconic two strap Birkenstock Arizona (aka ‘Jesus sandal’), and now ugly shoes have controversially become the accessory of the moment. Love them or hate them, all our favourite labels, from designer to chain store, are offering literally hundreds of slide styles for spring. We’ve searched high and low and put together a comprehensive edit of the best pool slides out there to buy online from under $100 for those who want to dip their toes, and over $100 for those wanting to splash some cash on something to invest in.

Being closely associated with the normcore trend, you want your slides in monochrome a colour scheme and modern prints. ‘Texture’ is the word when it comes to working a limited palette, so hair on leathers, embossed patterns and metallic detailing are highly desirable add-on’s. As for the style, our tip is, the simpler the better. Go with a classic two strap slide, cross strap style or single strap. Even the classic Adidas pool slide, with its ubiquitous triple stripes, is fair game in our book (be fashion forward, and dare to wear them with socks!). The hard part is, as always, picking just one! 

Steal (under $100)

1. Lexy Tab Slide $79.95 sportsgirl.com.au 2. Unisex Adidas Adilette Slides $42.70 J.Crew 3. London Rebel Slip on Cross Strap Slider on sale $39.55 ASOS 4. Leopard Slipper $69.99 betts.com.au 5. Gold Slider $69.99 betts.com.au 6. Black Sliders $69.99 betts.com.au 7. Lexy Tab Slide $79.95 sportsgirl.com.au 8. Boohoo Teegan Deep Strap Cleated Slider $36 boohoo.com.au 9. Harriet Sandal $79.95 countryroad.com.au 10. Sienna Metallic Slide $79.95 seedheritage.com 11. Cross Over Slide $69.95 sportsgirl.com.au 12. Boohoo Frankie Cross Strap Cleated Slider $36 boohoo.com.au 13. Ivy Cross Over Slide $89.95 seedheritage.com 14. Witchery Kat Wedge Slide $99.95 witchery.com.au 15. Cross Over Slide $69.95 sportsgirl.com.au 16. Witchery Shadiya Slide $99.95 witchery.com.au 17. Topshop Flirt Espradrille Sandals $62.70 topshop.com 18. Topshop Flirt Espradrille Sandals $62.70 topshop.com 19. Topshop Flirt Espradrille Sandals $62.70 topshop.com

Splurge (over $100)

1. Senso Ida III Slides $249 asos.com.au 2. Senso Ida I Slides $239 Coggles 3. Senso Ida VI Slides $239 theiconic.com.au 4. Senso Ida X Slides $239 senso.com.au 5. Senso Ida I Slides $239 senso.com.au 6. Ancient Greek Sandals Thais Calf hair slides $213.80 net-a-porter.com 7. Newbark Yasmin Shearling Panelled Leather Slides $580  net-a-porter.com 8. Marni Felt Slides $499 Nordstorm 9. Senso Ida VIII Slides $239 The Iconic 10. Senso Immy I Slides $249 senso.com.au 11. Senso Iris Slides $220 senso.com.au 12. Senso Igloo Slides $199 senso.com.au 13. Birkenstock Arizona Slides $101 Urban Outfitters 14. Chloe Embellished Neoprene Slides $812 net-a-porter.com