The Craziest Slides, Sandals, and Mules of All Time, Ranked

There are examples of crazy sneakers out there, but generally speaking, sneakers need to be somewhat serious. Their use may be needed for things like playing basketball, running a marathon, or just general protection. Slides, on the other hand, allow for a level of playfulness that’s generally not as acceptable with sneakers.

One reason for this is through construction techniques like injection molding, which lends itself to more daring designs. Another is typical use cases—slides are frequently called upon for errands like running to the corner store or wear inside of a gym shower. The point is, thanks to a different set of expectations, slides allow for a lot more creative expression.

One of the first slides that comes to mind when thinking of crazy designs is Takashi Murakami’s Ohana Hatake Full Bloom. The bold model recently released in a multicolor variation, and further established its status as a truly unique piece of footwear. In celebration of Murakami’s new Complex cover with JP THE WAVY, we’re taking a look at the Full Bloom as well as some other wild pairs. These are the craziest slides and mules of all time, ranked.

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