Sliders 1.0 sold 65,000 pairs in under 12 months. The sensible move was to take the win and go home. We did the opposite. We kept listening to the people wearing them, worked on the fit and the foam, and built Sliders 2.0.

This is the whole story: what Sliders 1.0 got right, what we did with the feedback, what changed in the fit and the foam, what the new pair still is, and how to pick your size if Sliders 2.0 is going to be your first pair.

Sliders 1.0: 65,000 Pairs and One Deliberate Call

We described Sliders 1.0 in three words: Comfortable. Clean. Solid. Plain words, on purpose. A slider doesn't need a manifesto. It needs to be the pair you step into on the way to the corner shop, the terrace, the airport gate or the sunday grocery run, without a second thought.

It also carried one design decision that we'd make again tomorrow. The base was wide. That wasn't an accident of the mold. Our reasoning was simple: Indian feet tend to run wider, so a slider built for India should too, and a slider that pinches the toes isn't a slider, it's a lesson in regret. So 1.0 was built roomy through the toes from day one.

Then 65,000 pairs went out into the world, and some of the people wearing them came back with feedback. We listened closely, and we spotted a few places where a good slider could get even better.

What We Did With the Feedback

Here's what we can tell you. After listening closely to feedback from our slider customers, we saw an opportunity to fine-tune the fit. Not rebuild the idea. Sliders 1.0 was already doing its job for a lot of people, so the brief for 2.0 was simple: keep what worked, and sharpen what could be sharper.

We'd rather show you what changed than dress it up with a customer quote we can't stand behind, and where we haven't published numbers, we'll say so.

The short version, before the detail: Sliders 2.0 keeps the wide-toed base of 1.0, holds your foot slightly more snugly and securely, and uses a softer, more responsive material with foam that compresses and recovers better.

How Sliders 2.0 Fits: Slightly More Snug, Still Roomy

The change you'll notice first is the fit. Sliders 2.0 keeps the wide-toed base and brings the overall feel in a notch: slightly more snug, slightly more secure. The result is a slider that feels more like part of your stride and less like something you're carrying along on your feet.

Read that word again, though: slightly. We did not take a roomy slider and turn it into a tight one. The toes still have their space, and the Sliders 2.0 page still describes a roomy fit with a wide toebox. If you wore 1.0, expect the same wide-toed base with a slightly more secure hold overall.

What "slightly more snug" doesn't mean

It doesn't mean squeezed toes. It doesn't mean a slider you have to fight to get into. And it doesn't mean you should size up to compensate, because the sizing rule on the page already accounts for the roomy toe box (more on that below). If something feels pinched at the front, check your size first.

The Sliders 2.0 Foam: Softer Touch, Better Rebound

The second thing we upgraded is the material itself. Softer touch. Better rebound. More responsive with every step. That's the CloudFrame™ story in three short sentences: a single-mould EVA that feels softer when you step in and gives more back when you step off.

If you've ever stood in a slider that felt lovely for the first ten steps and then went flat on you, you already know why rebound matters. Comfort that fades isn't comfort, it's a first impression.

Shore hardness, without the jargon

Shore hardness is the number that describes how hard or soft a material is. On the scale used for softer polymers and rubbers, a lower number means softer and a higher number means firmer. A durometer is the gauge that reads it.

Here's why that matters for a slider. Softer feels better underfoot, but firmer holds its shape and supports you. Chase one and you lose some of the other, and that's the whole balancing act. So we reworked the shore hardness, tuned the durometer levels, and lab-tested every change until we reached the balance we wanted. This wasn't a new colour and a new name on the box.

Every change in the foam was tested, not guessed.

Why it bounces back

The last piece is the expansion settings. We adjusted them on the foam, and the payoff is on your side of the sole: it compresses and recovers better. That's where the extra bounce and the smoother movement come from. A heel strike gets absorbed, and then the foam pushes back as you lift.

What Sliders 2.0 Still Is

Fixing something doesn't mean changing everything. The wide toebox stayed, because it was a conscious call in the first place and we saw no reason to drop it. Around that base, here is what the Sliders 2.0 page lists today:

• Wide toebox. The reason your toes aren't negotiating for space.
• Single-mould CloudFrame™ EVA. One material, softer touch and better rebound.
• Recovery footbed. Built in for all-day support.
• Ludic wave outsole. The pattern underneath.
• Raised toe and heel support. Part of the shape.
• Clean Ludic branding. Quiet on the outside.

It's unisex, it weighs 350 to 450 grams a pair, and you can wipe it clean with a damp cloth and mild soap, which is handy after a monsoon commute. Sliders 2.0 is built for the casual everything: the commute, the weekend market, the hostel floor, the beach walk, the lazy lap around the house. Take a closer look at the Sliders 2.0 if you want to see all of it in the flesh.

How to Feel the Difference Yourself

Specs are nice. Your own feet are better, and Sliders 2.0 is easy to test at home. Here's a ten-minute test that needs nothing but a clear stretch of floor:

1. Step in and stand still. Notice two things: how much room your toes have, and how secure the rest of your foot feels. That's the wide-toed base and the slightly snugger hold working together.
2. Press your heel down and lift off. Pay attention to how quickly the footbed comes back. That's the rebound.
3. Walk the length of the hallway and back. Heel-strike to toe-off. The smoother it feels, the better the foam is doing its job.
4. If you own a 1.0, repeat the test with one of each. One foot in the old pair, one in the new. It's the fastest way to find out whether the difference is something you care about.

A quick note on being fair to yourself: do this indoors, on a clean floor, with the box nearby. If you ordered online, your 7-day exchange window starts at delivery, and the pair needs to be unused and in its original packaging to qualify, so test it at home before it meets the street and read the conditions on our exchange page.

Sizing Sliders 2.0 and What's in the Box

The sizing rule on the product page is short and worth following to the letter. If you have wide feet, start with your usual size. If your feet are regular or narrow, go one size down. The roomy, wide-toed fit is the reason.

Here's how to work out which camp you're in:

1. Measure your foot. Stand on a sheet of paper with your heel against a wall, mark the end of your longest toe, and measure from the wall to the mark in centimetres. Our footwear size chart for India walks through it step by step.
2. Think about width, not just length. If most of your shoes crowd your toes, you're probably in the wide camp. If they usually feel loose across the front, you're probably regular or narrow. The product page also has a fit dial that runs from narrow to wide.
3. Compare your measurement with the size chart on the product page, and apply the fit rule above.

If you want the longer explanation of why going up a size doesn't fix a width problem, our wide-fit sliders for Indian feet guide covers it. This story stays on what changed. 

Find your perfect fit with Ludic Sizing Sliders 2.0. Check the size chart, follow our simple sizing guide, and choose the right pair for all-day comfort.

Not sure? There's a 7-day exchange window from delivery, so the safest way to learn your size is the one with the box still on the shelf.

As for the unboxing: every pair of Sliders 2.0 arrives with one pair of socks and one design card in the box. Small thing. We like small things done properly.

So that's the story. The honest version of a product story isn't "we made it better". It's "here's why we changed it, here's what we changed, and here's what we didn't touch." Sliders 1.0 put 65,000 pairs on feet and gave us plenty to build on. Sliders 2.0 is what we built: a slightly snugger, more secure fit, a softer and bouncier CloudFrame™ foam, and the wide-toed base that started the whole thing.

If you're still choosing between styles, our guide to the best sliders for men in India lines up the options. And if you already know, browse the Sliders 2.0 collection and see which colour moves in first. Slip on, gear up, head out. 

FAQs

Which size should I pick in Sliders 2.0?

Sliders 2.0 use a wide-toed, roomy fit. If you have wide feet, start with your usual UK size. If your feet are regular or narrow, go one size down. Measure heel to toe and compare it with the CM size chart on the product page before you order.

What’s the difference between Sliders 1.0 and Sliders 2.0?

Sliders 2.0 keeps the wide-toed base of 1.0 and adds a slightly more snug, secure hold. It also uses a softer, more responsive material, with foam that compresses and recovers better. The fit and the foam are what changed. The wide toebox stayed.

What are Sliders 2.0 made of?

They’re made of single-mould EVA CloudFrame™, with a recovery footbed, the Ludic wave outsole and raised toe and heel support. They’re unisex and weigh 350 to 450 grams a pair.

How do I clean Sliders 2.0?

Wipe the CloudFrame™ upper and footbed with a damp cloth and mild soap. Rinse off any soap residue with clean water and air dry them away from direct sunlight. 

Can I exchange Sliders 2.0 if the fit is off?

Yes. You can return or exchange within 7 days of delivery. The pair needs to be unused, in the condition you received it and in its original packaging. Read the conditions on the exchange page before you try them on.

Explore the Ludic Sliders 2.0 collection and find your favourite colour. Experience a secure fit, softer CloudFrame™ foam and everyday comfort with every step.