Minimalist Slide Mules

The Minimalist Slide Mules are exactly what the name says. A single clean band across the foot, a flat sole, no hardware and no fastening. There is nothing here to go out of style because there is almost nothing here at all, which is the entire argument for a shoe like this and the reason the shape keeps coming back every summer.

Nine colours is an unusually deep run for a slide. Black, beige, brown and khaki are the neutrals that will get worn most, green and purple sit in the interesting middle, and orange, pink and red are for outfits that need the shoe to be the loud part. Sizing runs 36 through 41 and, because there is no strap to adjust, take your true size rather than sizing up.

Wear them with cropped denim, linen trousers, a summer dress or shorts. They pack completely flat, weigh almost nothing and slide on without bending down, which turns out to matter more than anything else you thought you wanted from a summer shoe. A warm weather staple from Marlowe & Rue. Wipe with a soft damp cloth.

• Flat slide mule with a single clean band
• No fastening or hardware
• Available in nine colours including Khaki and Purple
• Sizes 36 through 41
• Take your true size
• Packs completely flat for travel