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THIS SEASON on the British reality dating show, “Love Island,” the male contestants have made lasting commitments. Not to their female suitors, mind you, but to the chunky foam slides with jagged soles that have become staples of their poolside ensembles. The men’s shoes stand out for two reasons: 1) Their typically neon shades are even more luminous than their owners’ permatans; 2) The guys aren’t wearing much else.

These Lotharios are perfectly on-trend. More than two years since Adidas Yeezy sparked the craze with its futuristic-looking Foam Runner and puffy slides, the new breed of shoes crafted from EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) foam has become a hyped summer fixture for men from London to Los Angeles.

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