Attention world: Fanny pack slides are apparently a real, actual thing that exists, and they're about to become the shoe of the summer.
Nike is reportedly releasing a new collection of sandals with built-in zippered pockets, according to footwear sites US11 and Sole Collector. The Benassi JDI Fanny Pack will come in a variety of colors including black, neon green, and pink, and while they're not available for sale just yet, they're supposedly coming out "soon."
Fanny Pack Benassi JDI Slides, Nike SHOP SOON
As you would expect, rumors of this mind-blowing combo sent social media into an absolute frenzy. Naysayers (who clearly don't realize genius when they see it!) dubbed them "ugly dad fashion" on the same level as Crocs. I mean they're fanny packs that you wear on your feet. Tim Gunn likely has a thing or two to say about that.
The majority of folks couldn't help but resist the inherent practicality though. A place to stash your keys when you head to the pool? Check. A place to tuck a dollar bill when you run an errand? Yep. Just utterly irresistible flip-flop insanity? Um, YES.
I mean, even if Nike wasn't planning on producing this invention before, it definitely has to make them now, right?! I now know there is a hole in my life that I never knew existed: shoes WITH POCKETS.
While the shoe company hasn't confirmed or denied any plans to make these genius sandals, the world is now waiting with bated breath. The brand's existing selection of slides run in the $25 to $50 range, so you might want to start saving a little cash.
In the meantime, you'll have to wear your sandals and fanny pack separately just like everybody else. Hang in there.
