: 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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Nina Derwin, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2026
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The slip-on shoes featured a wide toe strap that held the foot in place, and the open-toe silhouette created a peep toe-like design.
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What makes the shoe so appealing is its nonchalant, slip-on-and-go versatility.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
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Nina Derwin, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2026
Vionic Kearny Shoe There’s something about throwing on a slip-on shoe that feels so effortless, and the upper’s stretchy panel on the Kearny Shoe makes that extra true.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
The slip-on shoes featured a wide toe strap that held the foot in place, and the open-toe silhouette created a peep toe-like design.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
What makes the shoe so appealing is its nonchalant, slip-on-and-go versatility.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Slip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip-on. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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