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In this study, we introduce a simple and effective method for introducing porosity into polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) micropillar arrays using salt templating. We then evaluate the wetting behaviour of these surfaces before and after infusion with perfluoropolyether (PFPE) oil. Apparent contact angle and sliding angle were measured relative to a non-porous control surface. Across five porous variants, the contact angle decreased by approximately 5\u00b0 (from 157\u00b0 to 152\u00b0 on average), while the sliding angle increased by about 3.5\u00b0 (from 16.5\u00b0 to 20\u00b0 on average). Following PFPE infusion, the porous arrays exhibited reduced sliding angles while maintaining superhydrophobicity. These results indicate that introducing porosity slightly reduces water repellency and droplet mobility, whereas PFPE infusion restores mobility while preserving high water repellency. 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