(Sponsored by FRANKiE4 Footwear)
What’s The Slide Test? It’s a summer test I apply to any new clothes I buy to ensure those clothes have the wardrobe versatility to either be dressed up with heels OR down with slides without losing the style of the outfit. It’s a purely non-mathematical test but it’s one that you’ll find very useful to maximise what’s in your wardrobe.
(If this sounds familiar, you might remember when I introduced you to The Sneaker Test)
Like my sneakers, my slides of choice … no surprise here … are by FRANKiE4 Footwear. The slide range available is HUGE. There is a style and colour to suit your foot shape and style taste. If you’re unsure about which shape is right for your foot, contact the customer service team or book an appointment with an online shopping assistant.
What sets FRANKiE4 Footwear slides apart from others is the podiatrist-designed, one-of-a-kind Sole Hero™ Footbed that has been crafted with dual layer support and a cushioning system that is designed to help prevent and alleviate common foot pain symptoms (like plantar fasciitis). The Sole Hero™ Footbed contours help create healthier movement and alignment in the foot and leg by supporting the heel and arch.
The other big thing I’ve learned over the many years of working with and wearing FRANKiE4 is that wearing flat, non-supported shoes, slides or thongs can be as damaging to our feet as a pair of unsupportive and non-cushioned heels. This also applies at home. I wear sneakers or slides for support underfoot and my feet and legs thank me for it.
When it comes to choosing the right style of slides for wardrobe versatility, I look to both lighter neutrals and metallics that complement my skin tone to almost to create a an extension of my leg in shorter dresses and shorts and high contrast colours that make a statement on the leg and work with maxi dresses and cropped pants.
The Slide Test video
Watch the video for inspiration on how to make slides a part of your summer wardrobe.
Styles featured
(in order of appearance)
LOOK #1
FRANKiE4 Footwear PAiGE heels in black | FRANKiE4 Footwear iVY slides in black
LOOK #2
FRANKiE4 Footwear FiFi wedges in light tan (re-stocking soon) | FRANKiE4 Footwear LiLLi in nutmeg
LOOK #3
FRANKiE4 Footwear PAiGE heels in champagne | FRANKiE4 Footwear MARiA slides in rose gold
LOOK #4
FRANKiE4 Footwear PAiGE heels in chalk snake | FRANKiE4 Footwear SANDY slides in white croc emboss
LOOK #5
FRANKiE4 Footwear MOLLiE heels (sold out in this colour but check out the chalk reptile emboss) | FRANKiE4 Footwear SHELLY slides in blossom
Photos and video: Kate Luke | Hair and makeup: Dale Dorning
Comments 9
I love Frankie4 shoes. So comfortable!
Author
Best comfort + style ever! Love.
Nikki, I really love that Hot Pink Top. Can you please tell me where you got it from?
Author
Thanks Patricia – I bought from Aje a couple of months ago.
Hiya
Where are your white pants and sequin top from please … love them both !!
Author
The white pants are J Brand bought last year from The Outnet and the sequin top is my label – Styling You The Label – but now sold out. It’s coming in a different colour (same shape) next month if you want to sign up here: https://stylingyoushop.com.au/
Hi Nikki,
Can you please tell me the cost of the black dress and hot pink top featured in the slides advert please. Are they in your range and how do I buy them please?
Author
Hi Karen, the black dress is from Birdsnest (some sizes left) https://bit.ly/31l0IBb and the pink top is by Aje from earlier this year.
Hi Karen. I have a very similar black dress from Natasha Gan – think it is the Charlotte maxi x