18 Things That Were All the Rage in the 2000s—and That We Wish Would Come Back

Steve Madden Slides

Remember these? Sometime around 2002 every girl in America was wearing these, and obviously angels were watching over all of us, because how often in history have we seen the trendiest shoes also be the most comfortable shoes? Almost never, which is why these get the top spot in our early 2000s nostalgia list. They’re for sale again now, still named “Slinky,” and we know the world can be a better place if we all go back to wearing them. If you still own a pair, try these tricks to make shoes last longer.