: 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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Their contoured cork footbed offers supportive cushioning for long walks, travel days, and time spent on your feet, and the easy slip-on style works well with everything from relaxed jeans to breezy dresses.
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Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
What’s vacation without a pair of flat, slip-on sandals?
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 31 May 2026
The slip-on style’s sixth iteration also makes a bigger emphasis on CloudTec, On’s signature cushioning technology.
—Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
With their slip-on, multi-strap design, these KuaiLu Slides are about to become the star of your summer packing list.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
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Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
What’s vacation without a pair of flat, slip-on sandals?
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 31 May 2026
The slip-on style’s sixth iteration also makes a bigger emphasis on CloudTec, On’s signature cushioning technology.
—Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
With their slip-on, multi-strap design, these KuaiLu Slides are about to become the star of your summer packing list.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
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“Slip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip-on. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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