Last year, I practically lived in my Hermes Oran slides. I wore them in my daily life way more than I photographed them for the blog or Instagram (although they made their fair share of appearances as seen here, here and here). I’ve sang about how comfortable they are, how well they’re made and when it comes to cost per wear, they’re one of the best purchases I made. To be completely honest, I never thought I’d get that much use out of a such a simple slide, but it turns out, that’s exactly why I get so much use out of them.
I’m also fully aware that they don’t come cheap, but the good news is that there are so many pairs that look similar. If you’re looking for something that fits that bill, you can find a great alternative here and here. I will say, I have tried the similar alternatives on and while the look comes close, they’re not quite as comfortable. I guess that’s to be expected when there’s such a varying price difference.
Leading up to our vacations and summer weather, I knew I wanted to splurge on one black pair and one white, not necessarily the Hermes Oran. Last year I had this pair from Aquazzura, but they’re currently in my “to sell” pile as they are incredibly uncomfortable for walking around all day. For beach wear, they’re fine, but I was looking for a pair that I can wear for hours on end. After going back and forth, I ended up springing for these from Saint Laurent in black. They’re so chic, comfortable and from what I’ve heard from friends, break in to feel like buttah. I already have so many outfits planned! Then, as an early Mother’s Day gift (from me to me!), I sprung on the Hermes Oran in white. Based on how much use I got out of my other pair, they’re a worthy investment and I know I’ll wear them for many years.
If you’re looking for some other alternatives that don’t break the bank, I love these, these and these. I’ve also included some of my favorite pairs below, in varying price points:
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