: an article of clothing that is easily slipped on or off: such as
a
: a glove or shoe without fastenings
b
: a garment (such as a girdle) that one steps into and pulls up
c
: pullover
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The slip-on shoes feature the brand’s signature cork-and-latex footbed, which molds to the feet for the most comfortable fit possible.
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
The slip-on design is great for people who have trouble bending down — no need to worry about tying laces.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
This slip-on shoe is sustainably crafted with an eco-conscious fabric toe box and linings, topcloth, and heel counter made from recycled materials.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
For more slip-on shoes for every occasion, check out our favorite picks on Amazon below.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
The slip-on design is great for people who have trouble bending down — no need to worry about tying laces.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
This slip-on shoe is sustainably crafted with an eco-conscious fabric toe box and linings, topcloth, and heel counter made from recycled materials.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
For more slip-on shoes for every occasion, check out our favorite picks on Amazon below.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for slip-on
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“Slip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip-on. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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