INSTEP Magzine

Many women prefer footwear that doesn't cause a clickety-clackety racket when walking down a flight of stairs or an excess of callus build-up from its pounding on the ball of their feet - but, they are a minority on this shoe trend.

The modern backless shoe is hot for spring and has redeemed itself to be on the must-have list for many a fashionista and what with Donna Karan and Prada producing some of the most drool-worthy slides, why not?

On the plus side, the slide shoe trend works rather stylishly with the new femininity in fashion this spring as well as elongating the leg to breathless lengths when worn with an above the knee skirt or slim leg pants.

Look for slides that play up the safari trend in with mixed skins and textures or a nice chunky platform, stacked heel mule to balance a more athletic frame. The kitten heel, strappy slide looks right again with the floral prints that abound this season, and a taupe platform slide down plays all those brights. There's a bounty of beautiful styles out there so go right ahead and indulge in a pair of slides or two!