: 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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What makes the shoe so appealing is its nonchalant, slip-on-and-go versatility.
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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
The pumps featured a slip-on design with a high heel measuring around 3 to 4 inches.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
The pumps featured a slip-on design with a high heel measuring around 3 to 4 inches.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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“Slip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip-on. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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