In the modern day, convenience is key.
We’re all constantly rushing from A to B, struggling to turn up on time. So, given the option, why would you choose to spend an eternity tying and untying shoe laces on your trainers, when you can just slip on and go instead?
Enter: the slip on trainer. A design that delivers on the convenience front whilst not compromising on style either. They’ll live in your footwear collection as an easy-to-wear alternative to your classic lace-up styles.
They’ll shave precious seconds off your morning routine, will never threaten to become undone at the worst possible time, and deliver immeasurable levels of low-profile style.
All you need to do is take a look at our favourite menswear icons to see what we mean. From Justin Bieber to A$AP Rocky, Brad Pitt to Joe Jonas, you don’t need to search far to take slip-on inspo from the most stylish men in the spotlight.
Whether you’re looking to amp up the laid-back vibe with a canvas construction à la Vans that boasts elastic details front and centre, would prefer an ultra-sleek leather or suede design like those at Axel Arigato, or are partial to ROA’s chunky gorpy aesthetic, the range on offer means every taste will be satisfied.
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Marni X Carhartt WIP Floral-print canvas trainers
For the first time, luxury Italian fashion house Marni has collaborated with Carhartt WIP, the workwear brand’s ready-to-wear offshoot that was founded in London in 1997, for a collection that’s injected with the classic optimistic Marni twist - as you can see with these all-over-printed slip-on sneaks.
With 70s-inspired retro motifs and a logo-embossed rubber flatform sole, they’ll look best worn with relaxed denim.
Buy now £520.00, MatchesFashion
Vans Classic 98 DX Checked Canvas Slip-On Sneakers
A style that’s been around for over 30 years, spotted on everyone from Justin Bieber to Frank Ocean, Vans’ checkerboard trainers are a celeb-approved slip-on that clearly stand the test of time. The best part? They’re only £70.
Buy now £70.00, Vans
Axel Arigato Clean 360 Laceless Sneaker
Contemporary, sleek and modern, Axel Arigato’s Clean 360 Laceless trainers are the ideal smart-casual sneaker - and you’d expect nothing less from the Scandi brand that produces elevated collections season after season.
With a leather upper and lining, and the classic gold-stamp logo to the side, they’re a masterclass in understated luxury.
Buy now £220.00, Axel Arigato
ROA Slip On Sneaker Military & Taupe
Whilst the term gorpcore may have been coined back in 2017, it’s an enduring trend that’s remained ever since - so why not hop on the bandwagon with ROA’s slip on trainers? At once ready for a hike in the mountains as well as a day spent exploring a new city worn, these are both cool and functional. Wear with a gorpy utilitarian look.
Buy now £245.00, End Clothing
Stepney Workers Club Lister Shroom Hands Print Slip-On
A signature from the East London-based footwear brand Stepney Workers Club, the popular Dellow silhouette has been given a fun makeover with prints of mushroom hands, which complement the classic contrast stitch detailing.
Buy now £85.00, End Clothing
Russell & Bromley Midfield Slip On Wedge Sole
No stylish holiday wardrobe is complete without an elegant pair of neutral sneakers. Russell & Bromley’s Midfields fit the bill nicely.
Paired with a light linen shirt and off-white trousers, you’d look at home strolling the sun-drenched streets of Portofino in the Italian Riviera.
Buy now £195.00, Russell & Bromley
New Balance 2002 mules in grey
We’re calling it, the slip-on trainer/mule hybrid is going to make a comeback in 2023. Named the 2002 mule for good reason, New Balance has brought back the classic Noughties design, and we for one are ecstatic. Refined and design-conscious yet entirely laid-back, these are the summer trainers of the future.
Buy now £110.00, ASOS
Acne Studios Slip On Sneakers
Acne Studios never misses, from the tailoring to the accessories to the boxy t-shirts - and these slip-ons are a case in point.
Featuring contrast topstitch detailing, a pull tab in the brand’s signature pink hue and rubber soles with a tumbled finish, they’re perfect for a laid-back vibe.
Buy now £210.00, Acne Studios
Mr P. Regenerated Suede by evolo® Slip-On Sneakers
Mr. Porter’s own brand, Mr. P, deliver timeless yet elevated classics season after season - and these shoes are no exception.
Crafted in a small, family-run workshop in Italy using regenerated suede that’s of the utmost quality, they’re an enduring pair of kicks that will live happily in your collection for years to come.
Buy now £185.00, Mr. Porter
