When flat slide sandals–also known by such appealing-sounding names as “pool slides” or “ugly flats”–started becoming popular last spring, I was skeptical.  Why would I choose to wear something that looks so clunky and unfeminine?  That seems to be the antithesis of fashion, not the height of it?

But slowly, I was convinced, by everything from fashion blogs to Rihanna’s fuzzy and bow-embellished takes for Puma to finding my own super comfy pair in the Target shoe department.  

I am now not merely on board, but obsessed with slides, and I will tell you why.  It is precisely because the style had been previously deemed sloppy that they seem so fabulous. The contrast they create with dressy pieces makes an outfit so interesting, much more so than basic flats or flip flops.  

And now that they’re so trendy, you can even find pairs that embrace this contradiction between grungy and girly, like slides embellished with pearls, rhinestones, or flowers. These days, slides are everywhere, in a myriad of styles and price points. To get you set for summer, I’ve rounded up ten fabulous pairs, all under $100. Slide on.

Product info: 1. Make Me Chic, 2. Gap Factory, 3. Nordstrom, 4. Tilly’s, 5. River Island.

1. These heart-eyes slides have been on my wishlist for a while. They will be the stars of every tee and shorts ensemble you rock this summer, and would also be to-die-for with comfy black jumpsuit. The emoji appliqué perfectly captures my feelings for this pair, especially since they’re just $22.

2. Every summer, I end up with one pair of sandals that I throw on with basically everything. You need something you can just slip on and go anywhere, be it a picnic or an air-conditioned movie theater. This summer, these babies fit the bill. They’re trendy but in the most effortless of ways.