Andrew Rizzo Conceived to help hoopers reach new heights, the recovery footwear genre has gone from non-existent to absolutely essential in what feels like the blink of an eye. Look around and you’ll see every brand chasing its slice of the pie, packing top-tier tech into slip-ons built to keep your feet ready for whatever’s next. You’ve likely got a few in mind, but we can guarantee none stand out quite like what basketball upstart EQLZ has in store.
Enter the EQLZ 101 Slide, a brand new slip-on that blends comfort, traction, and recovery tech in a way unlike anything we’ve seen thus far. Operating in a lane typically dominated by EVA foam, EQLZ takes a different approach with dense fleece on the upper and footbed, keeping feet cozy and warm in cold conditions. No need to worry about sweat either, as the material’s moisture-handling properties help it evaporate quickly after training.
Underfoot, a distinctive “Tank Waffle” lug pattern promises reliable traction on any terrain and the kind of longevity that won’t have you needing a re-up anytime soon. As for what you can’t see, the 101 Slide features EQLZ’s proprietary ActiveRecovery material, a high-elastic compound designed for top-tier pressure absorption.
EQLZ has tapped Florida Gators guard Boogie Fland to introduce the model to the masses, one of the shiftiest and quickest players in the college ranks right now. The New York City native and 2024 McDonald’s All-American fits naturally within the EQLZ ecosystem, and the logic is simple: if the slide can cool down his motor after 40 minutes of SEC action, it can certainly handle your recovery.
“Your feet take a beating all season,” Fland says. “I wanted something I can throw on right after I hoop — but still rock outside, anywhere.”
Of course, top-tier recovery tech only goes so far if the look isn’t there. Thankfully, the 101 Slide delivers on that front, too. Three colorways will be up for grabs at launch: Phantom, Hunter Grey, and a camo Battleground option that feels right on cue with the aesthetic today’s young hoopers gravitate toward.
The EQLZ 101 Slide releases February 20th, 2026 via EQLZ.com, priced at just $60 USD. Scroll through the gallery below before heading over to cop.
