You’d be forgiven for thinking we’d already exhausted every divisive shoe trend imaginable. From Vibrams and garden clogs to jelly shoes and Uggs, countless polarising styles have risen from obscurity to become genuinely covetable wardrobe staples. Just when I thought I’d seen it all, another contender emerged: The Row’s viral hotel slipper flats.

Crafted from luxurious jacquard satin, the slip-on shoes bear an uncanny resemblance to the disposable slippers often found in high-end hotels. Featuring a flat sole and a backless design, they’re about as comfortable as a shoe trend can get—which, in itself, is reason enough to take notice.

Already finding favour among some of fashion’s chicest dressers, the style has quickly earned celebrity approval. Elsa Hosk, for one, has been spotted wearing multiple pairs, styling them with flowing wide-leg trousers that lean into the shoe’s relaxed, lounge-inspired aesthetic.

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Kendall Jenner has been spotted in a similarly laid-back approach. Frequently reaching for the flats, she’s been seen pairing her white pair with a floaty tonal co-ord and oversized sunglasses, proving just how easily they can slot into a polished everyday wardrobe.

They may be one of the season’s most surprising shoe trends, but at least comfort is firmly on their side. If you’re tempted to slip into the cosiest fashion shoe of the summer, keep scrolling to shop my edit of the best slipper flats below.

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