: 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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This one might not be for everyone, but slip-on shoes — like Birkenstock clogs — are a great secondary shoe to have in your suitcase.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
There’s also Martha Stewart, who has worn a sweater set and slip-on sneakers, and Kendall Jenner, who is keeping the black leggings trend going.
—Kayla Blanton, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Still, their price is far from their main selling point: The Summits have an easy slip-on design with elastic laces, a breathable memory foam insole, and over 1,700 five-star reviews on Skechers’s site.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
Generally speaking, recovery footwear will come in one of the following designs: shoe, sandal, slide, or slip-on.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
There’s also Martha Stewart, who has worn a sweater set and slip-on sneakers, and Kendall Jenner, who is keeping the black leggings trend going.
—Kayla Blanton, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Still, their price is far from their main selling point: The Summits have an easy slip-on design with elastic laces, a breathable memory foam insole, and over 1,700 five-star reviews on Skechers’s site.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
Generally speaking, recovery footwear will come in one of the following designs: shoe, sandal, slide, or slip-on.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Slip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip-on. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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