Name: Shaw Slide
Brand: Message HQ
SKU: C002-03-BEI-36
Price: 155.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (426 reviews)

White sandal with cork sole on a light gray background

White slide sandal with cork sole on a white background

Pair of sandals with beige canvas straps and brown cork soles on a white background

Closeup woman wearing creme Shaw Classic Slide.

Woman in a blue dress sitting on a decorative wall in an urban setting

Shaw Classic Slide video showcasing Hugflex™ and barecork™ technology. Our hugflex™ strap provides a secure, compressive fit that hugs your foot comfortably. Flexible enough to move with you, built for all-day support.

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Shaw Slide

$155

The secure hug. Sophisticated, refined, and built for the long haul. Shaw's longer hugflex™ strap wraps more of your foot, delivering the security of a shoe with the ease of a slide. Supportive enough for a 20,000-step day. Effortless enough to slip on without thinking. Molds to your foot over time, and if it doesn't feel like yours within 30 days, we'll make it right.

Patented hugflex™ + barecork™ · Handcrafted in Portugal · Machine washable · 100% Vegan · 30-day Feel Free guarantee

Pre-order ships in 4 weeks. We make these in small batches with artisans in Porto, Portugal. Pre-orders sell out fast. This is how you get your size.

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barecork™ footbed.

Crafted from upcycled wine cork, harvested from cork oak forests in Portugal every nine years without harming the tree. Water-safe, cork-on-cork construction molds to your foot, naturally absorbs impact, and provides subtle arch support without added weight. Cork is a natural material and may show minor separation or flaking with wear—this is normal and does not affect function or comfort.

hugflex™ upper.

A patented compression stretch-knit that wraps the foot like a sock. It holds without pinching, flexes as you move, and never needs to be broken in. The Shaw’s longer strap provides a secure ride—it performs more like a shoe, in slide form.

Natural rubber sole.

Flexible, durable, grounded.

100% vegan.

No animal materials. Get them wet; these are quick-drying materials.

Handcrafted in Portugal.

Handcrafted in small batches by 2nd- and 3rd-generation family-owned workshops outside Porto, all within forty minutes of one another. The cork is carbon-negative, and the production runs are small to keep waste at zero. Built to last, not to pile up.

If you are in between half sizes, size down in slides and size up in mules

EU	US WOMENS	US MENS
36	6, 6.5	-
37	7, 7.5	-
38	8, 8.5	-
39	9, 9.5	6, 6.5
40	10, 10.5	7, 7.5
41	11, 11.5	8, 8.5
42	12, 12.5	9, 9.5
43	13, 13.5	10, 10.5
44	-	11, 11.5
45	-	12, 12.5
46	-	13, 13.5

Fit

Our straps are designed to hold the foot snug but not tight, like a really good hug. We recommend pulling them on like socks, shimmying your toes to the top of the slide for a secure, comfy, strapped-in fit. Measurements below are based on a size 38.

MULLEN

Original, wear-everywhere silhouette, comfortably snug but with more spring in your step.

SHAW

Increased stability improves your every move and fits every foot just right, even narrow feet.

MESSAGE slides are 100% machine washable. Gentle cycle, cold water, air dry. The cork is water-safe, naturally antimicrobial and antifungal, they stay fresh however far you walk in them.

Shipping. Free shipping on all orders from $150 (excluding Hawaii and Alaska). Once your pair is on its way, we'll send tracking so you can follow it to your door.

Returns. With our feel free guarantee, you have 30 days from delivery to decide. Reach out to our small team and they will support you every step of the way.

Free exchanges within 30 days via our Return Portal. Items must be unworn.

Learn more about shipping and returns here.

If you are in between half sizes, size down in slides and size up in mules

EU	US WOMENS	US MENS
36	6, 6.5	-
37	7, 7.5	-
38	8, 8.5	-
39	9, 9.5	6, 6.5
40	10, 10.5	7, 7.5
41	11, 11.5	8, 8.5
42	12, 12.5	9, 9.5
43	13, 13.5	10, 10.5
44	-	11, 11.5
45	-	12, 12.5
46	-	13, 13.5

Fit

MULLEN

Original, wear-everywhere silhouette, comfortably snug but with more spring in your step.

SHAW

Increased stability improves your every move and fits every foot just right, even narrow feet.

Engineered for Different Rides

Person wearing sandals with black straps sitting on a beach chair by the ocean.

Mullen

the barefoot hug. Our most minimal slide. The shortest hugflex™ strap in our collection for a free, uninhibited feel. Classic slide width, our own unique interpretation.

Person wearing white sandals on a stone surface with a blurred background

Shaw

the secure hug. Shaw's strap is about 20% longer than the Mullen, wrapping more of the foot for a more sophisticated ride. Supportive enough for a 20,000-step day, effortless enough to still be a slide.

Person wearing black slip-on shoes with white socks in front of a wooden door.

Henning

the grounded hug. Full-foot coverage that wraps and protects. Our answer to a closed-toe slip-on, the Henning is meticulously crafted to feel gently held — built for long travel, all-day wear, and every moment you want to feel completely grounded.

LIKE A HUG FOR YOUR FEET

BARECORK™ FOOTBED

Lightweight, water-resistant, 100% machine washable.

SUBTLY CONTOURED ARCH

Next-gen comfort. Reduced fatigue. All day support.

HUGFLEX™ UPPER

Compression that hugs and flexes. Blister free. Zero break-in.

ROOMY TOEBOX

Barefoot performance for total body alignment.

Overall rating: 4.796729 / 5 from 428 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Shaw Classic Slide - Creme Brulee offers superb quality and craftsmanship, featuring a neutral olive color that complements various outfits. Customers rave about its incredible comfort, perfect for summer, and its simple chic style. The slides provide great arch support and a secure, comfortable fit, making them a versatile choice for everyday wear.

Summary topics

Product Quality (6%): It was highlighted by customers that the quality of the product is superb, with many praising its high quality and craftsmanship.
Color (10%): Customers appreciated the neutral olive color of the shoe, with many expressing their love for it.
Comfort of Slides (26%): Many customers raved about these slides, stating that they are incredibly comfortable and perfect for summer.
Style (3%): Customers loved the simple chic style, finding it easy to wear with everything and a huge upgrade from regular birks.
Arch Support (5%): It was noted by customers that the arch support provided by these slides is great and very comfortable.

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Review highlights

"The craftsmanship and quality is great and they look very fashionable!" — Eileen G.
"Pleasantly surprised that these securely fit my feet while at the same time being very comfortable." — Margaret K.
"Practical comfortable Stylish high quality" — Rose I.

Reviews

I bought a size smaller

"I bought a size smaller than I normally would have. Im a size 8. But ordered a 37. They are snug and feel amazing. They are exactly what I wanted. I am interested to see how the cork footbed wears, as I have only ever bought a black footbed because I hate seeing the 'toe imprints' in other sandals. I like the longer slide option that gives it a less sporty slide feel. I love the fabric and that it doesnt stick to the top of my foot like a lot of formed slides do. Ill update if I need to but I am going to order another pair today! ♡"

— Juania A. (5/5)

These were worth the wait.

"These were worth the wait. I got them 2 days ago and have only taken them off to sleep! They are so comfortable right out of the bag. I’m shopping for more colors now. I have very small narrow feet and they fit like a glove with arch support and wiggle room for your toes. And no break in time. Just get them. You won’t be sorry."

— Newsletter S. (5/5)

I ordered these for a

"I ordered these for a beach trip since they are water friendly unlike a regular cork sandal. They’ve been the perfect shoe for this trip! There was a delay in shipping, so it took a week shy of 2 months to get them, so keep that in mind when ordering. Overall, very happy with my purchase. Their customer service can’t be beat! Excellent communication."

— Newsletter S. (5/5)

I have both the Shaw

"I have both the Shaw slide and Mullen slide and both are comfortable. The Shaw slide hugs your foot better so I agree it’s better if you’re doing more walking. True to size. I found my Birkenstock size to be the same in these. No break in period, very comfortable strap."

— Kristin K. (5/5)

It took a while to

"It took a while to get the first pair that I ordered. When they arrived they were too big even though I ordered my normal size. I started an exchange but the site said if I needed them quickly , I should do a return. I did that, but lost the ability to get a free exchange which was disappointing. I had a discount for the first pair that I didn’t get on the second pair. I got the smaller pair and love them."

— Lisa K. (5/5)

"I love the way the sandals look, but the quality and what you get for the money is just not there. I received my sandals about 4 weeks ago and i have noticed that pieces of the cork have started to chunk off the shoe. I have also notced the fabric has stretched out after just a few wears as well. These will not replace my Birkenstocks for the $$$ they fall short."

— Alicia (3/5)

My absolute favorite shoes! They

"My absolute favorite shoes! They are so comfortable and so chic!! These slides go with everything and that’s exact how I wear them. And I still can’t believe that I can throw them in the washer and they come out looking brand new! The best slides!!!❤️❤️❤️"

— Patricia L. (5/5)

I love the shoes and

"I love the shoes and they were worth the wait. It took so long I thought they weren’t coming and I was getting mad. These are my first pair and now that I know it’s a real company offering a great product I’ll order a second pair."

— Christy s. (5/5)

I love the huggy, stretchy

"I love the huggy, stretchy top strap which keeps me from stepping out of them I love the arch I love the bendy cork sole I would love them even more in a size 5 or 51/2 They’re a size 6 and I had hoped they’d run a little small but they don’t - they’re true to size"

— Newsletter S. (4/5)

OMG - worth the wait

"OMG - worth the wait and worth the price!! I have "bad" feet and dread "breaking in" new shoes. As advertised, absolutely ZERO break in needed. These became my favorite shoe the first time I put them on. Plan to "collect" additional colors!"

— Victoria N. (5/5)

Q&A

I’m generally a size 7.5 or 8. Do you have measurements somewhere for overall length of shoe so I know to pre order 37 or 38. I don’t want to wait forever for pre order only to find they don’t fit and have to start over. Thank you: Hi Denise! We had measurements but they were confusing because shoe brands don't all measure length the same! So, it was creating more confusion than support. If you are a 7.5/8, the 38 will fit you great. Enjoy!
Is there a plan to offer smaller sizes in the future? I wear a 5 or 5.5 Women's (US) and I'm interested in the slides, but it seems like 36 is currently the smallest size and your rec would be to size down. I'd love to hear from you all if a 35 Euro becomes available!: Hi Diana! This is Meg, the founder of MESSAGE. I love popping in here sometimes and seeing the questions first-hand. YES! We are opening a mold for a size 35 this Fall and will start offering it on-site as soon as our first size 35 production is in the warehouse. Sooooon! The only reason we didn't do so earlier is because the molds are an investment! It is an investment I've been wanting to make for a while, so I am glad it will make your feet even happier. X
If I am a true 9 1/2 shoe size in US measurement, can you tell me what size slide I should order from your company?: If you're a true US 9.5, we'd recommend sizing down to a US 9 in the Shaw Slide.