# Neon Designer Slippers These New Balenciaga Slides Come in Vivid Pink and Blue Colorways By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-01-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balenciaga-slides References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/1/balenciaga-hotel-jacquard-logo-slide-fuchsia-pale-blue) & [balenciaga](http://www.balenciaga.com/?hbjhsdf) Although summer may seem like a long way away, these new [Balenciaga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunday-molded-mule) slides are perfect for the season, with a lightweight construction that makes them great to sport by the pool, and vivid [neon colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906a-neon-pack) that give any ensemble a sunny twist. Both the 'Fuchsia' and 'Pale Blue' colorways are diversified with some subtle branding, with Balenciaga's name featured in a uniform fashion along the uppers and soles, as well as a series of horizontal lines helping to separate the lettering. The soft material that comprises the uppers is contrasted by the durable rubber that finishes off the soles, making for luxurious-looking but versatile footwear that can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Neon Slides:** New neon-colored designer slides for summer fashion wear. - **Balenciaga Footwear:** Building on Balenciaga's existing line of designer footwear. - **Colorful Poolside Fashion:** Vibrant and eye-catching beach and poolside footwear options. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion & Apparel:** The fashion industry can capitalize on designing more vibrant-colored and lightweight summer footwear. - **Luxury Brands:** Luxury brands can expand their product lines by developing more versatile and luxurious-looking but practical footwear options. - **Retail & E-commerce:** Footwear retailers can add more comfortable and colorful footwear designs to their product offerings to keep up with summer fashion trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cool Blue-Tonal Summer Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-force.md) - [Luxurious Stealthy Fashion Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunday-molded-mule.md) - [Pink Fuzzy Slip-On Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-mule-1.md) - [Stylish Slide Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-slide.md) - [Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1.md) - [Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Metallic Pink Hybrid Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-pink.md) - [Patent Leather Colorblocking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550-sneaker-pack.md)