What does slip on mean?

The term slip-on (most often a shoe or garment) means a closed sneaker that you can easily slip into and use without dealing with laces, Velcro or other fastenings.

Other names for slip on shoes

Maybe you know different names for slip on shoes:

• ballet flats - girls slip on pumps without heel
• moccasins - flat Indian leather shoes
• espadrilles - canvas summer shoes (canvas shoes)
• sailor shoes (boat shoes, deck shoes) - canvas shoes with rubber soles to prevent boatmen from slipping on the wet deck

The question may arise whether slip on shoes also include slip on sandals. While the name would fit, the designation belongs to sandals with buckles, which as open shoes are not slip ons.

Girls' ballet flats vs. slip on shoes

Ballet flats formally fall under slip on shoes, but they differ in that:

• They look more like a girl's shoes
• With them you can go to social events
• They are not very suitable for trips to the countryside or other places where there is a risk of getting dirty or damaged

Slip on barefoot shoes

Many common slip on shoes meet the first barefoot parameter, a flat sole (no heel or raised toe) that allows for proper weight distribution. Other advantages of barefoot versions of slip on shoes include:

• wide toe giving room to the fingers
• low sole bringing the foot closer to the impulses of the surface
• overall flexibility respecting the natural need for gradual unwinding of the foot
• low weight pleasantly lightening the step

How to choose slip on shoes

Suitable slip on shoes for children can be easily purchased online in just a few simple steps:

• measure the foot, length and width
• add 10-12 mm of extra room for toes and growth of the child's foot
• sum the leg length to the oversize and filter for fitting models

What are sock shoes?

A sock shoe is a shoe that looks and functions like a sock in the upper, but has a sole and toe made of materials durable enough to provide protection on the level of a standard barefoot shoe.

Advantages of sock shoes

Sock shoes are popular because:

• can be easily rolled into a backpack or pocket
• they are so soft and thin that they are close to barefoot walking style
• gives room for active involvement of the toes in the unfolding of the stride
• they are easy for even younger children to put on and take off, but they stay on the foot and prevent slipping
• they can handle water, so they can be bathed and washed easily

Usage of sock shoes

Sock shoes offer many purposes for which they can be used, such as:

• house slippers
• shoes for the garden
• water shoes
• gym shoes
• spare shoes for trips