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The Best Men’s Casual Slip-on Shoes, Tested by Editors

The Best Men’s Casual Slip-on Shoes, Tested by Editors
The Best Men’s Casual Slip-on Shoes, Tested by Editors

<p>We found winners in a wide range of shoe styles, from a nylon <a href=” and a canvas <a href=” to a leather <a href=” and an innovative new moccasin.</p><h2>What to Consider</h2><h3>Upper</h3><p>Slip-on shoes for men fall into two broad categories when it comes to upper material, they are either animal hide and wool or synthetic and cotton. Natural materials like <strong>leather</strong> and <strong>wool</strong> present a more refined look and have the huge benefit of being resistant to foot odor. That latter benefit is a product of leather and wool not retaining sweat, which provides a snack for microorganisms that create the funky smell. </p><p>On the other hand, <strong>cotton</strong> and synthetic materials like <strong>nylon</strong> and <strong>polyester</strong> are lighter weight and often much easier to clean and maintain. These fibers are easier and cheaper to produce and work with, which provides the much appreciated benefit of a lower price tag. The two big weaknesses of synthetic and cotton are that they aren’t as durable and leather and they can get stinky, especially if worn without socks—which is how many men like to wear slip-on shoes. </p><h3>Sole</h3><p>The two big factors to consider with any outsole are traction and durability. With a casual slip-on shoe, you don’t need a heel or any heavy duty grip because you won’t be wearing it with formalwear or on rugged and wet terrain. A flat <strong>leather</strong> or thin <strong>rubber</strong> outsole will get the job done. Just be aware that rubber provides more grip than leather, so a leather outsole with rubber pads is great because it gives a refined look with more reliable traction. </p><p>One other material to look out for is <strong>crepe</strong>, which is a perfect fit for casual slip-on shoes. Crepe offers exceptional grip, an extra layer of shock-absorbing cushion, and is much cheaper to resole than leather. The one downside is that dirt and dust stick to it, so crepe will get dirty fast and is not easy to clean. </p><h2>How We Chose</h2><p>For this story,<em> Men’s Health</em> writers and editors tested out over twenty different casual slip-on shoes over many different categories, ranging from loafers to sneakers. We pulled from years of experience wearing this style of shoe, as well as testing new models from trusted brands. Along with wearing each shoe multiple times, we examined the materials and construction for quality and reliability. Every selection on the list had to be comfortable enough to wear for long stretches multiple times a week, be stylish enough to work with a wide range of looks, and—most importantly—be easy to slip on and off. Each selection on the list was the best performer in specific shoe and usage categories. </p>”/>