A D&G customer reported that a pair of D&G slides' sole started peeling off after being worn only twice, and the brand declined repair or replacement, calling the shoe quality "horrible."
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Dolce & Gabbana One-Strap Slides With Molded Lettering Down to the Outsole
Footwear and apparel editor specializing in shoes, everyday clothing, jerseys, slippers, socks, and underwear, with a practical focus on sizing, fit, materials, construction, comfort cues, durability, and visible QC consistency. · Updated 2026-09-26
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A men's one-strap slide listed in sizes 39–45, with molded lettering on the strap, midsole and outsole and a genuine leather outsole per the listing. No independent buyer evidence covers this exact pair; brand-level reports note snug uppers and occasional sole failures. Confirm measurements and materials with the seller before ordering.
Reference price
$22.39 USD $23.84Final item price, service fees and international shipping are confirmed on the shopping agent's website.
Pros
- · Listing describes molded lettering on the strap, and on the rear midsole and outsole of both left and right shoes.
- · Listing states a genuine leather outsole from a dedicated mold.
- · Full packaging is included per the listing.
- · Offered in sizes 38–46, with 39–45 available as listed specs.
Cons
- · A D&G customer reported a slide sole peeling after two wears and said the brand declined repair or replacement.
- · A D&G owner posted that their shoes broke after a single wear, indicating occasional durability problems in the brand's footwear.
- · A reviewer of a D&G sandal described the sole as hard with a thin, slight heel.
Fit notes
Reported fit points conflict. A flat- and wide-footed buyer wearing 36.5 said D&G slides fit true to size, while a reviewer of a snug-upper D&G sandal advised going up at least half a size. Reseller content calls the style wide-foot friendly but notes sizing varies between releases. Ask the seller for outsole length before choosing.
Buy if
You want a minimal one-strap slide and are willing to confirm sizing and outsole material with the seller before paying. The listed size run and molded lettering placement are the parts the listing actually documents.
Skip if
You need independently verified durability or a documented repair and return policy. Brand-level D&G footwear reports include soles failing after one or two wears, and nothing here addresses that.
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Common questions
Do these slides run true to size?⌄
The available buyer reports disagree: one wide-footed buyer said true to size, while a reviewer of a snug D&G upper advised a half size up. Reseller fit content notes sizing shifts between releases, so request outsole measurements.
Is there any durability history for this model?⌄
No source covers this exact slide. The brand-level record includes two reports of D&G footwear failing after one or two wears — a peeling sole and a shoe that broke on first use.
What is the outsole made of?⌄
The listing states a genuine leather outsole from a dedicated mold. That is catalog material, not independently verified, so confirm the material with the seller if leather matters to you.
What should I check before ordering?⌄
Ask for outsole length in the size you want, confirmation of the outsole material, and in-hand photos of the lettering on the strap and sole, since placement is a feature the listing specifically calls out.
Evidence
Public notes used
A D&G owner posted to r/AskACobbler that their D&G shoes broke after being worn literally once, suggesting at least occasional durability problems in the brand's footwear.
SourceThe same reviewer rated the leather as good quality but described the sole as hard with only a thin, slight heel rather than being completely flat.
SourceA video reviewer of D&G calfskin logo sandals advised trying at least half a size up, noting the upper fits snug and suits a narrow foot.
SourceA buyer with flat, wide feet who normally wears a 36.5 reported that D&G calfskin slides fit true to size for her.
SourceReseller fit-tip content for D&G-style slides describes them as wide-foot friendly and notes that sizing and color can vary between releases, so a half-size check is advisable.
SourceColumn notes are compiled from catalog data and public discussions where available. Purchase links may include promotion parameters. See the column guide.
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