{"id":5935,"date":"2023-07-25T00:25:11","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T17:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=5935"},"modified":"2023-07-25T00:25:11","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T17:25:11","slug":"an-honest-review-of-message-slide-sandals-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=5935","title":{"rendered":"An Honest Review of Message Slide Sandals in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-franchise outlines-corners relative p-[20px] mt-[30px] sm:flex sm:items-start sm:flex-row\" style=\"min-height:105.83762886598px\">\n<div class=\"article-franchise__text text-default mt-[10px] text-center inline sm:inline-block sm:mt-0 sm:text-left\"> <span class=\"italic text-gray\">With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they\u2019re betting you\u2019ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping!<\/span><span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the SHOP<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1094359%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wearmessage.com%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fmessage-slides-review%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wearmessage.com\/\">Message<\/a>, the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-shoe-brands-for-feet\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-shoe-brands-for-feet\/\">shoe brand<\/a> that specializes in cork footbed slides, makes the bold claim its best-selling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-sandals-for-walking\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-sandals-for-walking\/\">sandals<\/a> are like &#8220;a hug you can wear.&#8221; In true commerce editor fashion, I replied to absolutely no one: &#8220;We&#8217;ll see about that,&#8221; and asked the brand if I could test them out for a couple of months. It didn&#8217;t take long to realize these would be the sandals I&#8217;d wear all summer long.<\/p>\n<h2>About Message<\/h2>\n<p>Before I dive into my experience with Message&#8217;s hero sandal, <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1094359%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wearmessage.com%252Fproducts%252Fmullen-tangerine&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fmessage-slides-review%2F&amp;event_type=click\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wearmessage.com\/products\/mullen-tangerine\">the Mullen Slide<\/a> ($160), here&#8217;s a little info dump about the sparkly new sandal brand that&#8217;s very likely going to take over our social feeds and our closets.<\/p>\n<p>Message launched with two slide styles in April of this year: The Mullen and The Shaw, both designed with a sweat-, odor-, and water-resistant cork footbed that&#8217;s not only sustainable (the brand sources a cork that comes from Portugal using\u2014rather, <em>reusing \u2014<\/em>wine corks), but also ultra comfortable and supportive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Message%2C+Mullen+Slide\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1094359%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wearmessage.com%252Fproducts%252Fmullen-black%253Ft%253D0&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fmessage-slides-review%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wearmessage.com\/products\/mullen-black?t=0\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"mullen slides\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mullen-slides_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1094359%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wearmessage.com%252Fproducts%252Fmullen-black%253Ft%253D0&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fmessage-slides-review%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Message%2C+Mullen+Slide\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wearmessage.com\/products\/mullen-black?t=0\"> <\/p>\n<p>Message, Mullen Slide \u2014 $160.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p><strong>Sizes available:<\/strong> 36-46 (EU)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Colors:<\/strong> 4<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>Water-, odor-, and sweat-resistant <\/li>\n<li>Comfortable <\/li>\n<li>High-quality <\/li>\n<li>Colors available are really pretty <\/li>\n<li>Easy to style <\/li>\n<li>Walkable <\/li>\n<li>No break-in time <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The unisex sandals are made from a proprietary Hugflex strap that keep feet in place while simultaneously offering stretch\u2014basically, they&#8217;re slides you can walk long distances in without flying off every two seconds (or ever, really\u2014and I confirmed that). At $160 a pop, they&#8217;re definitely a more elevated slide\u2014but the quality and comfort are palpable. These are designed to be your go-to sandals for a long, long time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/message-slides-review\/\" current-title=\"Podiatrists Love These Under-the-Radar, \u2018Quiet Luxury\u2019 Slide Sandals (And I Do Too, After Testing Them for 3 Months)\" current-image=\"message-sandals-review-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-01-24\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/message-slides-review\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/message-slides-review\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img decoding=\"async\" :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/message-slides-review\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\" class=\" js-inline-lazy-load\" src=\"\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>My honest review of the Message Mullen slides<\/h2>\n<p>I started wearing the Mullen slides back in April when they first launched. The second I slipped into my pair, I knew these were special. Requiring zero break-in, the cork footbed felt cushioned and sturdy, giving me <em>just<\/em> the right amount of arch support for my fallen arches. The Hugflex strap is made of a move-with-you stretch material that truly did hug my feet as I walked. But wearing them around the house and to the grocery store felt like an easy test\u2014how would they hold up on vacation?<\/p>\n<p>I almost solely wore them on a week-long vacation to Mexico, putting all my trust in their design to support me in my travels. I wore them on the plane, the beach, the pool, and various walking trips to restaurants and shops (we didn&#8217;t have a car). Not only did my feet stay comfortable the entire time, but they held up even after getting wet, sandy, and sweaty in 100-degree heat (with 100-percent humidity, no less).<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1094399\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1094399\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1094399 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"message sandals\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/message-sandals-mexico_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1094399\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo: Author<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1094405\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1094405\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1094405 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"message sandals\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/message-sandals-home_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1094405\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo: Author<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s nothing complicated about the Mullen slides, which I love. They&#8217;re versatile enough to pair with some jeans or shorts, yet you can easily throw them on if you&#8217;re wearing a dress or skirt to accomplish that effortless, coastal &#8220;put-togetherness&#8221; I usually only associate with people who can afford to vacation in the Hamptons and have the confidence to eat meals in white button-up shirts. We can probably call it &#8220;quiet luxury&#8221; if you want\u2014they <em>are<\/em> under-the-radar luxe and certainly have the price tag to match.<\/p>\n<h2>And yes, Message slides get two thumbs up from podiatrists<\/h2>\n<p>The cherry on top is that these slides are approved by podiatrists, who love their foot-friendly features. <a href=\"https:\/\/luxepodiatry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/luxepodiatry.com\/\">Suzanne Fuchs<\/a>, DPM a foot and ankle physician and surgeon in Jupiter, Florida, tells W+G that she likes them because they provide arch support, cushioning, a wide toe box, and they&#8217;re lightweight and flexible.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;These sandals are designed with built-in arch support, which helps to maintain the natural alignment of the foot. This feature is particular beneficial for individuals with flat feet or fallen arches,&#8221; Dr. Fuchs says. (No wonder I love them so much\u2014my fallen arches are in sandal heaven.)<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Fuchs also loves the cushioning the sandals are known for, saying the footbed &#8220;helps to absorb shock and reduce pressure on the joints, making them comfortable to wear for extended periods.&#8221; She adds, &#8220;Compared to other sandals, the Message sandals stand out due to their focus on foot health and comfort.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another podiatrist, <a href=\"https:\/\/precisionorthopaedic.com\/doctor\/mark-j-mendeszoon-d-p-m\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/precisionorthopaedic.com\/doctor\/mark-j-mendeszoon-d-p-m\/\">Mark J. Mendeszoon, DPM, <\/a>whose practice is based in Ohio, tells W+G that the &#8220;thought process, and the ergonomically design and materials will make these one of the better sandals on the market,&#8221; explaining, &#8220;The foot bed seems to be a well-crafted and molded cork material, which is a great material for support (and is used a great deal and custom orthotic devices).&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Message currently offers two styles: the Mullen (the ones I tested) and <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1094359%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wearmessage.com%252Fproducts%252Fshaw-black&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fmessage-slides-review%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wearmessage.com\/products\/shaw-black\">the Shaw Slide<\/a> ($160). The only difference between the two is that the Shaw has a bit of a longer strap, so it covers more of your foot (plus it has different color options).<\/p>\n<p>The bottom line? If you&#8217;re looking for a slide that&#8217;s actually supportive, will last you for many, many adventure-filled summers, and give your wardrobe a cool, casual edge, then this sandal will be the best thing you invest in all season long.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. 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