# Comfortable Platform Slides FILA's Drifter Slides are Available in Three Colorways By Ell Smith | Published 2018-02-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filas-drifter-slide References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/2/fila-millennial-pink-platform-drifter-jacked-up-slides) & [fila.co.kr](http://www.fila.co.kr/product/view.asp?ProductNo=28891) Slide shoes have been dominating the footwear world with both high-end designers, and more affordable brands creating iterations and now, [FILA's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-fila-fw26) Drifter slides are offering consumers the opportunity to sport something that's fashion-forward and at a relatively affordable price point. This slide shoe arrives in three colorways including [pink, white and black](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-pink-slide) and features a [tonal design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-slide-2) that'll pair perfectly with nearly any summery outfit. The thick foot strap and mid-sole take inspiration from high-end design, while offering optimal support and comfort. To finish off the look, these Drifter slides feature FILA's text font across the strap, offering a branded yet subtle footwear alternative that's perfect for casual, or more daring fashion looks. Image Credit: FILA Korea ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Slide Shoes:** Opportunity for designers to create fashion-forward and affordable slide shoe options. - **Tonal Design:** Chance for brands to incorporate tonal designs into their footwear collections for a versatile and stylish look. - **Branded Footwear:** Potential for brands to offer subtle yet branded alternatives to casual and daring fashion looks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion footwear industry with the introduction of trendy and affordable slide shoes. - **Designer Footwear:** Opportunities for high-end designers to incorporate tonal design elements and provide comfortable yet stylish options for consumers. - **Athletic Footwear:** Possibilities for athletic footwear brands to explore branded alternatives in their collections, catering to both casual and daring fashion looks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Cozy Fur Platform Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-elevation-slide.md) - [Stylish Slide Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-slide.md) - [Advanced Athlete Recovery Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recovery-slides.md) - [Cool Blue-Tonal Summer Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-force.md) - [Hybrid Sneaker-Inspired Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-jordan-roam.md) - [Charitable Pink Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-pink-slide.md) - [Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-people-x-dr-scholls.md) - [Dynamic Chunky Branded Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adilette-22-xlg.md)