What to wear with men's slip-ons?

Stylish and modern slip-ons will always be a great addition to a man's wardrobe. These shoes have been featured in fashion shows of famous designers such as Dolce&Gabbana, Jimmy Choo, Lanvin, Fred Perry, and Adidas for several seasons.

When can you wear them, when can you not?

In terms of purpose, such shoes can be worn both when going out and just for a walk. The only thing is that they are worn only in the warm season. In the summer, men wear them to the beach, for a walk around the city, and for a business meeting, as the shoes look appropriate everywhere.

Important! Thanks to the lightweight fabric, your feet do not sweat even in extreme heat, and the thick rubber sole is a reliable protector from getting wet in rainy weather.

Do you need socks for slip-ons?

For hygiene purposes, shoes are worn in tandem with socks, but there are models of boots with which a peeking sock looks ugly, for example, sandals, clogs. Do you need socks with slip-ons? Essentially, these are sports shoes, and sneakers and sneakers are worn with socks that match the color, which means slips too.

In general, socks under such shoes are necessary, since in the summer your feet sweat and bacteria multiply, and sore calluses also rub. Moreover, such boots made of canvas with hard rubber soles are not so comfortable and soft; with cotton socks it will be much more comfortable. They will relieve discomfort during long walks around the city in hot weather.

Slip-ons are elegant shoes, so as not to lose style, you should wear the shortest socks possible. The length should be maximum to the ankle bone, but it’s even better to buy “invisible” socks; they won’t be visible, but your feet will breathe and be comfortable.

In general, any light and natural socks are suitable for slips.

Important! Slip-ons appeared in Russia in the 90s, but they gained their main popularity in 2007 during the development of the emo subculture.

What to combine with slip-ons for men?

Designers produce slips in sporty, business and casual styles. You need to choose your own look for each, for example, a classic suit goes perfectly with velvet or suede slips.

If you choose street style, then with such shoes you need to wear clothes made of light and natural fabrics: cotton, linen, knitwear.

Slip-ons go well with jeans of different colors and styles. The main look is classic blue jeans and black slips, the top is a white knitted T-shirt; if you have chosen a light-colored pair of jeans, then it is advisable to wear a jumper to match the trousers on top and complement the look with a stylish wristwatch on a metal strap.

Light-colored slip-ons are ideal for wearing either white or dark-colored clothing, since light color is universal. The only thing is not to overload your fashionable image with too bright and catchy details.

Slips look stylish with sportswear; such a combination always looks advantageous.

Examples of stylish looks with slip-ons

Let's consider several stylish and fashionable looks in combination with slip-ons:

•  for going to a cafe or cinema, a combination of white jeans and a black or dark blue chunky knit sweater with a round neckline and, of course, dark slips are suitable;
• White canvas slip-ons are paired with a light gray three-quarter sleeve shirt and blue shorts;
• The combination of a black bomber jacket with a blue shirt made of natural fabric and blue slips looks cool; you can complement the look with sunglasses and a checkered scarf;
• A stylish urban look is a combination of a gray or white striped T-shirt and brown shorts; a silver Watch will be an excellent addition. Beige slips are ideal for this look;
• a gray cardigan with buttons and light jeans are suitable for the office dress code; add a blue shirt and gray slips made of rigid fabric to the look;
• for going to the bar, a dark blue cardigan with a large knit, a light shirt and dark green skinny trousers are suitable; this ensemble will be ideally complemented by dark olive leather slip-ons;
• A red and blue horizontal striped sweater and maroon knee-length shorts with black velvet slips and an oversized watch would look great at an outdoor activity like bowling or the golf club.

Slip-ons are excellent urban and stylish shoes; they will suit any look. The main thing is to choose the right color combination of shoes and other details of the outfit.