Flip-flops and pool slides are summer staples. But if you do a lot of walking on sidewalks, they’re a gamble to wear. All it takes is one moment of foot-to-concrete contact with the sidewalk to swear them off. Walk pretty without worrying about if you foot will slide out of your shoe thanks to these lookers. See our picks in the gallery.
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Robin Slingback Heel via Urban Outfitters, $19.99
Urban Outfitters
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Maya Sandal by Adam Tucker By Me Too via DSW, $59.95
DSW
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Inopia Slingbacks by The Palatines via Anthropologie, $349.95
Anthropologie
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Melina Slingback Block Heels via Topshop, $48
Topshop
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Rumblers Sci-Fi by Skechers via Zappos, $40
Zappos
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Brandey via Aldo, $70
Aldo
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Betty Slingback by Christian Siriano for Payless, $15
Payless
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Slingback Espadrilles via Zara, $29.90
Zara
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Mia Slingback Crossover Slider by French Connection via Spring, $96.60
Spring
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Bakersfield Mule via Free People, $178
Free People