: 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 sneakers have a slip-on design that saves time getting out the door.
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 26 July 2025
Mia Jelly Fisherman Sandals Another pair of comfy jelly shoes in a more muted color, the Mia Jelly Fisherman Sandals are now marked down by 33 percent at Nordstrom, featuring an easy slip-on design.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
Tie it all together with a pair of slip-on Birkenstock clogs to get you through TSA and to your gate in record time—no laces here, just an extra pair of chunky socks.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 17 July 2025
The $35 slip-ons are one of the more affordable products the company offers and tend to sell out quickly.
—New Atlas, 16 July 2025
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 26 July 2025
Mia Jelly Fisherman Sandals Another pair of comfy jelly shoes in a more muted color, the Mia Jelly Fisherman Sandals are now marked down by 33 percent at Nordstrom, featuring an easy slip-on design.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
Tie it all together with a pair of slip-on Birkenstock clogs to get you through TSA and to your gate in record time—no laces here, just an extra pair of chunky socks.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 17 July 2025
The $35 slip-ons are one of the more affordable products the company offers and tend to sell out quickly.
—New Atlas, 16 July 2025
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“Slip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip-on. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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