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

Slip on generally include several types of shoes that you may know more by another name, for example:

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

The question arises as to whether slip on shoes also include slippers. The name would fit, but this term belongs to slippers with buckles, which as open shoes do not belong to the slip on shoes.

Women's ballet flats vs. slip on shoes

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

• They look more like women's court shoes
• They can be taken to social events
• They are not very suitable for outdoor trips or other places where there is a risk of dirt or damage

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 freedom 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

You can easily get the right slip on shoes online with just a few simple steps:

• measure the foot, length and width
• add 5-7 mm of extra room for toes
• add the length of the foot with the oversize and filter the fitting size

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.

Benefits of sock shoes

Sock shoes are popular because:

• they can be easily rolled into a backpack or pocket
• they are so soft and thin that they are close to barefoot walking style
• they offer enough space for active toe work and foot rolling
• they are easy to put on and take off, but they fit well on the feet and protect them from slipping
• they can also be worn in the water, so you can swim with them and then simply wash them

Usage of sock shoes

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

• slippers
• shoes for the garden
• water shoes
• fitness shoes
• spare shoes for trips