: 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 Barreda Mary Jane Shoes are another star player in the ballet sneaker buzz, but relieve the need to fuss with laces thanks to their slip-on design and elastic straps.
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Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
The sneaker brand is selling high-top, low-top and slip-on shoes for kids and adults.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Vionic Kearny Platform Sneaker The Vionic Kearny Platform Sneaker delivers effortless comfort in a slip-on design, ideal for breezing through TSA checkpoints and travel days with frequent transitions.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Secondly, the Ugg Hidden PPF Hardware Tasman features the same Light Sand colorway and builds on the footwear company’s signature slip-on model with on-brand detailing featured on the outside and new comfort construction throughout the sole.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
The sneaker brand is selling high-top, low-top and slip-on shoes for kids and adults.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Vionic Kearny Platform Sneaker The Vionic Kearny Platform Sneaker delivers effortless comfort in a slip-on design, ideal for breezing through TSA checkpoints and travel days with frequent transitions.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Secondly, the Ugg Hidden PPF Hardware Tasman features the same Light Sand colorway and builds on the footwear company’s signature slip-on model with on-brand detailing featured on the outside and new comfort construction throughout the sole.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Slip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip-on. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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