: 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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Skechers Summits Dazzling Haze Slip-In Sneakers Ranked as the top seller in fashion sneakers, these Skechers feature a convenient slip-on design with the brand’s signature Heel Pillow technology to provide a secure fit.
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
New Balance Men's 997 Casual Sneakers With their minimalist style and easy-to-slip-on design, despite being lace-up shoes, the New Balance 997 is the perfect everyday shoe.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
The Skechers shoes boast a low-profile silhouette, plus a slip-on design despite their lace-up guise.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
The Rancher collection extends that category with the Vamp boots seen on Enhypen, reinforcing Linnetz’s interest in slip-on silhouettes that sit somewhere between sneakers, mules and boots.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
New Balance Men's 997 Casual Sneakers With their minimalist style and easy-to-slip-on design, despite being lace-up shoes, the New Balance 997 is the perfect everyday shoe.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
The Skechers shoes boast a low-profile silhouette, plus a slip-on design despite their lace-up guise.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
The Rancher collection extends that category with the Vamp boots seen on Enhypen, reinforcing Linnetz’s interest in slip-on silhouettes that sit somewhere between sneakers, mules and boots.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 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 11 Jan. 2026.
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