shoe styles
Acrobatic Shoes
Shoes that have been designed specifically for use during the performance of acrobatics. They are made with extra light uppers and soles.
Category: athletic shoes, shoe styles
After Hours Footwear
As the name suggests, the footwear in this category was made to lounge around in. Comfortable and casual slippers and shoes. Whether sitting on the couch, by the fire at the lodge, or running outside to get the morning paper. After hours shoes are designed to keep your feet warm, dry and comfortable.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Airport Friendly Shoes
Shoes or footwear that contain no metal of any sort, allowing the wearer to pass through airport metal detectors without setting off the alarm.
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Albert
A men's slipper style with a tongue like extension of the upper over the instep.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Algonquin Toe Shoes
Also known as: Split Toe Shoes
Algonquin toe shoes are named for the Algonquin Indian tribe that designed them in the eighteenth century. An Algonquin toe shoe is constructed by joining two pieces of leather together at the vamp and welt of the shoe.
Category: shoe styles, toe caps
All Terrain Sandals
Any sandals that are meant for outdoor use in rough conditions such as rafting, hiking, etc. Often waterproofed and with a rough, grippy, durable outer sole.
Category: athletic shoes, sandals, shoe styles
Alpargatas
Spanish or South American sandal-like shoes that have a sole made of rope and are attached to the feet by thongs.
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Ammunition Boots
These are also known as Ankle Boots and are ankle high boots with six eyelets and full tongue. Made using rivets, screws and stitched for heavy duty purposes
Category: boots, shoe styles
Anatomical Fit Shoes
Anatomical fit shoes follow the dimensions, curves, contours and shape of the human foot. Anatomical fit shoes provide a natural fit for enhanced comfort and improved performance.
Category: athletic shoes, shoe styles
Ankle Boots
A boot with a shaft that ends at or around the height of the ankle.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Ankle Strap Sandals
Any sandals that are secured with a strap attached to the back of the shoe, around the ankle. Ankle strap sandals usually feature a buckle or elastic for an adjustable fit.
Category: sandals, shoe styles
Ankle Wrap Sandals
Any sandals that have straps that are wrapped around and then tied off around the wearers ankle for a stylish accent.
Category: sandals, shoe styles
Anti-Static Shoes
Footwear with metal plugs in the soles that ensure static electricity is safely earthed thus avoiding sparks in areas where flammable gases are present or sudden electrical discharge could possibly cause damage or injury.
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Antique Finish Shoes
Shoes in which the uppers have been finished to give an impression of old and well cared leather by applying dressing to the upper and immediately removing the same except in edges and crevices.
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Antiquing
A type of of leather finish that creates a contrasting, rubbed-off appearance.
Category: shoe styles, shoemaking
Approach Shoes
A grip-soled athletic shoe designed to aid rock climbers on the path to and from the climbing area.
Category: athletic shoes, shoe styles
Apres Ski
Shoes or other articles of apparel designed specifically to be worn after skiing.
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Apron Toe Shoes
A type of shoe incorporating a toe covering that is characterized by an overlay over the front of the toe cover area that has visible edges or stitching forming an "apron" over front of the shoe.
Category: shoe styles, toe caps
Athleisure Shoes
Athletic-inspired, trendy footwear meant for casual, urban wear.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Athletic Shoes
Athletic footwear designed for the performance of a specific sport (Basketball, Golf, Tennis, etc.).
Category: athletic shoes, shoe styles
Baby Louis Heel
Used to describe a shoe (or the heel of the shoe itself) that has a shaped heel which is curved in at the back with a breasted forepart. The same shape as a Louis heel but 12/8 or smaller. A baby louis heel is also known as a French heel or a Pompadour heel. Though the Louis heel is attributed to King Louis XIV, the baby Louis heel was developed much later as taller French and American women desired to wear the Louis heel but without over emphasizing their height.
Category: heels, shoe styles
Ballerina Shoes
A flat heeled (not more than one lift) pump, light weight, new-cut type shoes used by women, constructed using the direct method of attachment and have similarity with ballet shoes.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Ballet Flats
Flat shoes with rounded toe boxes, thin soles, and usually little bows decorating the vamps. Audrey Hepburn popularized ballet flats as street shoes during the 1950s.
Category: athletic shoes, shoe styles
Ballet Shoes
A Very light and flexible type of heelless shoe with heavily blocked toe made with upper of cloth (sometimes of satin) designed for ballet dancing.
Category: athletic shoes, shoe styles
Balmorals
A Balmoral (or "Bal") refers to the way an Oxford style shoe ties up. A Balmoral is far less adjustable than a Blucher because the bottom of the lace-up part of the shoe is sewn down, so the part of the shoe around the ball of the foot can only be one circumference and cannot be adjusted smaller or larger. Because of the limited adjustability of a Balmoral, it is not as easy to fit people with narrow or wide feet. When properly tied, only the tip of the shoe's tongue can be seen on a Balmoral. "Balmoral" refers to the castle in England of the same name and comes from Prince Albert taking an extended holiday at the castle in the mid 1800's while wearing a pair of boots made for him that had this type of construction for the lacing.
Category: dress shoes, shoe styles
Bals
A Bal (or "Balmoral") refers to the way an Oxford style shoe ties up. A Bal is far less adjustable than a Blucher because the bottom of the lace-up part of the shoe is sewn down, so the part of the shoe around the ball of the foot can only be one circumference and cannot be adjusted smaller or larger. Because of the limited adjustability of Bals, it is not as easy to fit people with narrow or wide feet.
Category: dress shoes, shoe styles
Bar Shoes
Bar Shoes are any shoes that are held on the foot by bars across the instep. Any number of bars can be used, and they can be arranged in various ways e.g. T Bars.
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Beach Sandals
Simple sandals for beach (sea side) use, usually of rubber or plastic.
Category: sandals, shoe styles
Beatle Boots
Also known as Mersey Boots, dress boots with a zippered side and a slightly raised heel.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Bespoke Shoes
Footwear that is made to measure to the highest specifications. In most cases a last is made especially to fit the wearer's foot, and stored by the bespoke shoemaker.
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Bicycle Toe Shoes
A type of shoe that incorporates a toe covering characterized by two stitched straight line accents, so named because of their similarity to professional bicycling shoe detailing.
Category: shoe styles, toe caps
Blocked Toe Shoe
Any shoe that has an enclosed toe cap without any opening at the toe.
Category: shoe parts, shoe styles, toe caps
Blucher Bal Shoe
A Blucher Shoe in which the vamp is stitched overlapping the quarter. Also known as a Blucher Balmoral.
Category: dress shoes, shoe styles
Blucher Toe
A type of toe covering characterized by a smooth, turned stitch border around the toe area, like an apron toe style in reverse.
Category: shoe styles, toe caps
Bluchers
A Blucher refers to the way a Derby style shoe ties up. A Blucher is far more adjustable than a Balmoral because the bottom of the lace-up part of the shoe is not sewn down, so it can be pulled tight or left more open in the area around the ball of the foot. Because of the greater adjustability of a Blucher, it is much easier to fit people with narrow or wide feet. The tongue on a Blucher is usually just an extension of the vamp of the shoe. Named after Prussian field marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher, Duke of Wahlstadt (1742-1819) who ordered these for his soldiers (he fought against Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo).
Category: dress shoes, shoe styles
Board Lasted Shoes
Board lasted shoes have a sturdy insole board running the entire length of the foot bed. This type of construction provides the greatest stability.
Category: lasting, shoe styles, shoemaking
Boat Shoes
A type of shoe originally meant to be worn aboard a boat, usually with a siped, non-slip outsole, often with side lacing details, almost always a casual shoe you can wear with or without socks.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Boating Shoes
A type of shoe originally meant to be worn aboard a boat, usually with a siped, non-slip outsole, often with side lacing details, almost always a casual shoe you can wear with or without socks.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Bootees
Bootees are a women's shoes style that have uppers that extend slightly above the ankles. Bootees are designed for fashion and comfort, with uppers made of soft, flexible material. A similar style, with center zip fasteners, is popular for men's warm lined slippers.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Booties
A shoe that has the styling of a boot without the height, also called a shoe-boot or "shootie"
Category: boots, shoe styles
Boots
Any enclosed footwear that rises to the ankle or higher, can be casual or dressy, practical or fashionable.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Brogue Shoes
A balmoral type of shoe, the upper comprising several parts with perforations and gimping along the margins, together with a punched and gimped wing cap. A brogue effect is often achieved in other styles of shoes by punching and gimping.
Category: dress shoes, shoe styles
Cacks
Tiny soled shoes without heels and having very soft uppers made for infants.
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Canvas Boots
Boots made of canvas upper and rubber bottom in which an unvulcanised rubber sole is directly attached to the upper and then vulcanised.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Canvas Shoes
Shoes made with canvas uppers and rubber bottoms in which an unvulcanised rubber sole is directly attached to the upper and then vulcanised.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Cap and Counter Shoes
Cap and counter shoes incorporate an upper design that has separate toe-cap and stiffener covers, usually in contrasting colours.
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Capped Toe
A Capped Toe is a shoe that has a cap at the toe that is shaped like the letter D. For example, Converse All Star (Chucks) are Capped Toe shoes.
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Captoe
A Captoe is a shoe that has a cap at the toe that is shaped like the letter D. For example, Converse All Star (Chucks) are Captoe shoes.
Category: shoe styles, toe caps
Casual After Sport Shoe
A type of casual shoe that's ideal for use after athletic activity, with sporty styling and comfort, but lacking an athletic shoe's technical features.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Casual After Sport Shoes
A type of casual shoe that's ideal for use after athletic activity, with sporty styling and comfort, but lacking an athletic shoe's technical features.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Casual Footwear
Footwear of light construction, suitable for casual wear which is easy to slip on without any fastening device.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Cheerleading Shoes
A type of athletic shoe meant for competitive, high-impact cheerleading activity, often with switchable color accents to match team colors, and finger notches in the soles for use in acrobatics.
Category: athletic shoes, shoe styles
Chelsea Boots
A type of boot, usually of ankle height, in a pull on style with elastic side panels. Popularized in England.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Chopines
Chopines are women's shoes that have very high and thick soles in a wedge style.
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Chukka Boots
Men's low boot with cap less vamp and high cut quarters that cover the ankles. Normally with two holes for lace but not more than three eyelets are used. Also known as Jodhpur Boots.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Clogs
A type of shoe, usually casual and comfortable, with an open or closed heel and a slip on style.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Co-Respondent
A co-respondent is a men's cap and counter shoe with cap and counter in contrasting colour to the remainder of the shoe.
Category: shoe styles
Column Heel
A type of women's high heel that's round and column-shaped.
Category: heels, shoe styles
Combat Boots
A special type of boots with a low heel and eyelets up to the highest point worn now-a-days by wrestlers and army men but originally by Roman warriors.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Combi-Lasted Shoes
Combi-lasted shoes employ slip lasting in the forefoot for enhanced flexibility and an insole board in the rear-foot to control excess motion.
Category: lasting, shoe styles, shoemaking
Congress Gaiter
An ankle high shoe with a leather or cloth top adjusted to the ankle by a gusset or rubber.
Category: shoe styles
Corporate Casual Shoes
A shoe that is clearly casual, but suitable for most "casual Friday" dress codes or relaxed corporate styles.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Corrective Footwear
Specially made footwear designed to correct abnormalities in foot shape, direction or leg length in order to allow a normal gait and stride.
Category: podiatry, shoe styles
Court Shoes
Classic closed-toe shoes with a medium to high heel. May be pointed or round toed.
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Cowboy Boots
Long boots with high tops and medium heels worn by western cowboys.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Cross Trainers
Refers to shoes designed to perform in a variety of functions to meet the needs of multi-sport challenges. Cross Training refers to the activities of an athlete that trains or exercises in a variety of sports.
Category: athletic shoes, shoe styles
Cross Training Shoes
Athletic shoes suitable for cross training activities, from running to aerobics to weight training.
Category: athletic shoes, shoe styles
Cuban Heel
A type of heel 4-10 mm high with a straight breast, little or no curvature to back and sides, tapering very slightly to a fairly broad top-piece. Also known as a Latin heel.
Category: heels, shoe styles
Cushioning Running Shoes
Running shoes characterized by a high degree of cushioning in the insole and midsole, designed for runners in need of maximum shock absorption.
Category: athletic shoes, running, shoe styles
d’Orsay Pumps
A d'Orsay style pump is a woman's shoe in which the vamp of the shoe is cut away very close to the toe box, and the sides are cut away, revealing the arch of the foot.
Category: dress shoes, shoe styles
Dancing Shoes
Mid heel T-bar shoes, usually with a closed toe / ankle, as worn by ballroom dancers.
Category: dress shoes, shoe styles
Demi Boots
A pair of boots with shafts that generally are no taller than the ankle.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Derbys
The Derby is constructed by laying both the toe cap or wing and the "Quarter" (the middle part of the shoe that holds the facing with the eyelets for the shoelaces) over the vamp. This will result in a Blucher style shoe.
Category: dress shoes, shoe styles
Dolly Shoes
Similar to a Mary-Jane, with the strap set slightly higher on the foot. Round-toed.
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Driving Mocs
Also known as: Driving Moccasins
Casual moccasins or slip-ons ideal for driving, with flexible, pedal-gripping soles and heels that extend behind the backpart of the feet to provide comfort, padding and traction while operating driving pedals.
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Engineer Boots
Originally worn by the Army Corps of Engineers, it is a work style pull on boot characterized by instep and top straps.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Espadrilles
Slip on shoes of Spanish origin, which have a woven fabric (usually canvas) upper, and a flexible sole typically woven from rope or grass.
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Exercise Sandals
Exercise sandals are sandals that have single adjustable straps across foreparts and wooden or moulded plastic soles that have cups for the heels, metatarsal arch support and a raised ridges under the phalangic arches that force the foot muscles to work during the action of walking.
Category: athletic shoes, shoe styles
Fisherman Sandals
Type of sandal with woven or stitched vertical and horizontal straps, often with a closed toe.
Category: casual shoes, sandals, shoe styles
Fitness Shoes
Athletic shoes ideally suited for gym-style workouts.
Category: athletic shoes, shoe styles
Fitting Shoes
Fitting shoes are shoes made in more than one width in each size. The width is commonly indicated by a letter or number. The general scheme of width markings for women's shoes made in the UK is: narrow-AA, A, B, C: medium-D, E, broad-F, G, H. Corresponding number markings for the three groups would be: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. In men's shoes the UK classification of fittings is approximately: narrow-A, B, C; medium-D, E, F; broad-G, H; and the corresponding number groups are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. The difference in sizes is 5mm in joint girth between consecutive whole sizes up to and including children's size 10, and 6.5mm joint girth for sizes above 10.
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Flats
Shoes with no heel. A general term for shoe styles with low wedge heels.
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Flip-Flops
A type of sandal, usually a thong, with a lightweight foam outsole that makes a "flip-flop" sound when you walk. Also known as jandals.
Category: casual shoes, sandals, shoe styles
Foot Form
A last or shoe that is made in close conformity to the natural outline of the foot.
Category: lasting, shoe styles
Foot Hold
A low rubber, overshoe that has no heel and is adjusted by a light strap passing around the back of the foot.
Category: shoe styles
Football Boots
Also known as: Soccer Boots
Boots made of thick unlined leather which is either machine sewn or riveted. Football boots have no heels and studs (cleats) are arranged in various patterns on the soles to give the wearer a firm grip on a grass field.
Category: athletic shoes, boots, shoe styles
French Foot
Refers to footwear made with a single seam in the center of the sole.
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French Heels
Also known as: Louis Heels, Curved Heels & Pompadour Heels
Womens high heel shoes that incorporate shaped heels, usually curved in at the back side, with a breasted forepart.
Category: dress shoes, heels, shoe styles
Galoshes
Also known as: rain boots, wellington boots & wellies
a waterproof boot or overshoe designed to protect you from wet weather. Galoshes are typically made of rubber.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Gardening Clogs
A type of footwear that is usually backless, rubber, and waterproof, ideal for gardening.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Ghillie
A style of footwear of Scottish origin in which the laces pass through fabric or leather rings or loops attached to the front opening of the shoe, rather than eyelets.
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Gibson Shoe
A women's lace-up shoe style on which the quarters are laid over the vamp and drawn together by a lace. Equivalent to a men's derby shoe.
Category: dress shoes, shoe styles
Gladiators
Flat strappy sandals inspired by the footwear worn by ancient Roman gladiators. Modern styles may feature buckles or zippers and may be high heeled or low heeled.
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Golosh
Also known as: Golash
A high overshoe made from waterproof material for protection against the elements. Golosh also refers to the part of a boot which covers the foot, as opposed to the part that covers the leg.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Grecian Slippers
Grecian slippers are slippers that are made with quarters and vamp both curving downwards to overlap on both sides near the sole, leaving a V-shape cutaway appearance at the waist.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Gum Boots
Knee-high waterproof rubber boots generally used in chemical factories to protect the feet against injury from dangerous chemicals and also heavily used in the farming industry for protection against mud and water.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Half d’Orsay
A half d'Orsay is similar to a d'Orsay in which the vamp of the shoe is cut away very close to the toe box, and the sides are cut away, revealing the arch of the foot but in a half d'Orsay only the outside edge is cut out.
Category: dress shoes, shoe styles
Harness Boots
A type of boot characterized by straps across the instep and heel, usually joined by a chromed metal ring on both sides.
Category: boots, shoe styles
House Shoes
Another name for slippers. Footwear that is designed to be worn around the house with the emphasis on comfort.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Huarache
A hand braided leather sandal without a counter and with the upper laced up to the sole, originating in Mexico and Central America.
Category: casual shoes, sandals, shoe styles
Hunting Boots
Blucher style laced boots made with a bellows tongue and a waterproof sole.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Jellies
Also known as: Jellys, Jellis
Footwear made entirely from PVC by the injection moulding process.
Category: shoe styles
Jodhpur Boots
Men's low boot with cap less vamp and high cut quarters that cover the ankles. Normally with two holes for lace but not more than three eyelets are used. Also known as Chukka Boots.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Kilties
Shoes incorporating a decorative flap or fringe over the shoes' vamp. Kilties are usually loafers and moccasins.
Category: shoe parts, shoe styles
Kitten Heels
A type of women's shoe heel that is set forward and usually very low in height.
Category: heels, shoe styles
Lace Up Shoes
Any low cut shoe fastened by lacing such as an Oxford or Blucher
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Light Hiking Shoes
Athletic shoes that are ideal for day hikes or "approach" hiking but are not ideal for long backpacking hikes or climbing
Category: athletic shoes, shoe styles
Loafers
Loafers are slip-on shoes usually with rounded fronts that are built more for comfort than style. Often the entire shoe is constructed from just 2 pieces of leather which form a bag-like shoe that consists of a bowl shaped piece of leather that has an "apron" of leather sewn to the top front. A light- weight casual for men, without fastening. Usually with a small tongue and saddle trim.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Lorne Shoes
Lorne shoes are a women's lace-up shoe style in which the quarters are laid over the vamp and drawn together by a lace. Lorne shoes are the women's equivalent of men's derbys.
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Lug Soled Shoes
Lug soled shoes incorporate soles that have heavy three dimensional tread patterns on them for better traction or as a fashion statement.
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Mary Janes
A type of women's shoe characterized by a strap across the instep. A maryjane shoe usually refers to a girl's or woman's shoe that is styled after shoes children used to wear. Mary janes can have varying heel heights and come in a variety of styles, but what makes them mary janes is the strap that crosses the middle top of the foot - sometimes shoes called, mary janes will have multiple straps crossing the top of the foot. Traditionally, a mary jane shoe has a short, rounded toe box, and very flat heel, although now nearly any style or height of shoe can have mary jane styling.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Mersey Boots
Also known as "Beatle Boots", dress boots with a zippered side and a slightly raised heel.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Moc Toe
A type of toe design with a seam and stitching details, originally seen in moccasins. Also known as Moccasin Toe.
Category: shoe styles, toe caps
Moccasin Toe
A type of toe design with a seam and stitching details, originally seen in moccasins. Also known as Moc Toe.
Category: shoe styles, toe caps
Moccasins
Also known as: Tru-Mocs
Shoes in which the bottom is a single piece of leather, stitched around a last. The vamp is usually attached by whip stitching to the bottom of the shoe so it encloses the foot. This construction was developed from the methods used by North American Indians. A moccasin construction produces a very light, flexible and comfortable shoe with a distinctive appearance.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Mod Style Shoes
A shoe style characteristic of the "Mod" era in the 1960's, with bold, high contrast geometric patterns and pop-art details.
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Monk Strap
A type of shoe designed like an oxford, but with a strap closure across the instep rather than a lace up front closure.
Category: fastenings, shoe styles
Monk Strap Shoes
Also known as: Monk Shoes
Shoes fastened at the instep by a strap with a buckle on the outer side of the shoes.
Category: dress shoes, shoe styles
Motorcycle Boots
Boots ideal for riding a motorcycle, often with thick, durable soles, heavy duty straps and heavy duty leather throughout.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Mukluk boots
Canadian Moccasin-based boots with rabbit fur uppers, made famous by Kate Moss.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Mules
Slippers or shoes without quarters, held on the feet by the foreparts only.
Category: shoe styles
Nature-Form Shoes
Nature-form shoes are shoes with straight inside edges, low heels and adequate width for joints and toes that are designed to be as close as possible in shape to the natural foot.
Category: shoe styles
Non-Safety Work Boots
Boots that are designed specifically for light industrial work that does not require steel safety caps over the toe box area.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Ombre Shoes
Also known as: colour-dipped shoes, colour-shift shoes, dip-dyed shoes, faded shoes, gradiated shoes, gradient shoes, graduated shoes, shaded shoes & shadowed shoes.
Ombre is french for 'shadow' and ombre shoes create a shadowed effect by incorporating components such as uppers that are coloured with a gradient creating an aesthetic 'colour shifting' effect.
Category: dress shoes, shoe styles
Oxfords
Also known as: Oxford Shoes
The Oxford is a shoe that is made by laying the toe over the vamp and then laying the vamp over the middle of the shoe. This will result in a Balmoral style shoe.
Category: dress shoes, shoe styles
Pattens
Wooden or leather overshoes made in the shape of the shoe sole that that the patten is designed to be worn with. pattens are strapped over lighter shoes.
Category: shoe styles
Peekaboo Toe Shoe
A type of closed toe shoe with a small open panel allowing a glimpse of toes.
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Peep-toe
A shoe with a small cutout in the front to slightly reveal the toes.
Category: shoe styles, toe caps
Penny Loafer
A loafer with a strap across the vamp that has a cut-out in the shape of lips. Originally it was fashionable to stick pennies in this cut-out. Thus the name "penny" loafers.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Pilgrim Shoes
Flat, pointed shoes with a buckle across the front. Think founding fathers (or witches).
Category: shoe styles
Platform Wedge
A shoe incorporating a combined wedge heel and platform sole.
Category: heels, shoe styles
Pump Shoes
Also known as: Court Shoes
Lightweight shoes with low cut vamps commonly used for dancing.
Category: shoe styles
Pumps
Women's dress shoes, usually slip on, often with enclosed toe and sides.
Category: dress shoes, shoe styles
Rain Boots
(Also known as galoshes, wellington boots & wellies) a waterproof boot or overshoe designed to protect you from wet weather. Rain Boots are typically made of rubber.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Riding Boots
A pair of boots designed for riding horses. Typically knee-high, with low heels and goring.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Ropers
A type of Western boot characterized by a lower shaft, flared top, and medium round toe.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Rub off Finish
A secondary layer of finishing material applied to upper leather that is designed to be selectively rubbed off during shoe finishing to reveal the primary finish. A rub off finish gives shoes a hand made individual look.
Category: shoe styles, shoemaking
Ruched
A type of detailing characterized by gathered or pleated material with stitching accents.
Category: shoe parts, shoe styles
Saddle Shoes
A Saddle Shoe is usually made in a lighter tone (white or tan) with a piece of leather sewn across the middle top of the shoe down to the sole that is reminiscent of the saddle on a horse. The "Saddle" part is traditionally darker than the rest of the shoe (black, brown or red).
Category: dress shoes, shoe styles
Safety Work Boots
Also known as: Safety Boots
Work boots that have steel safety toe caps built into them to prevent crushing damage to the toes and that conform to specified ANSI safety standards.
Category: boots, shoe styles, toe caps
Sandals
Open-toe and open-back shoes. A simple type of shoe construction in which the sole is held onto the foot by an open work upper made up of strips of material.
Category: sandals, shoe styles
Seam Sealed
The term used to describe shoes that have a polyurethane (PU) adhesive tape applied with pressure and heat along the seams to cover the stitch holes and edges for waterproofing.
Category: fastenings, shoe styles, shoemaking
Shoe Sizes
The variation between full sizes is one-third of an inch, while the difference between half sizes and full sizes is one-sixth of an inch. This system of sizes is based on a decree made by Edward II in 1324.
Category: jargon, shoe styles
Shoe-Boot
A shoe that has the styling of a boot without the height, also called a bootie or "shootie"
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Shoes
A pair of foot-coverings made of leather, plastic, canvas etc., having a sturdy sole and worn to protect the foot during everyday activities.
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Shootie
A shoe that has the styling of a boot without the height, also called a shoe-boot or "bootie"
Category: shoe styles
Slides
Easy to slip on and off, slides or slide sandals are shoes with open toes and backs. Across the center-top of the shoe, a slide will have a single or multiple straps. These bands can be thin, wide, woven, braided, twisted, knotted, or configured in a multitude of ways - but in order to be a true "slide" there should be no toe or ankle straps. Slides can be flat, or have any type of heel.
Category: sandals, shoe styles
Slingbacks
Also known as: Sling-Backs
Shoes that are backless with a rear strap that goes around the upper heel, usually with a buckle or elastic panel.
Category: shoe styles
Slip Lasted Shoes
Slip lasted shoes are constructed without an insole board. This provides the greatest flexibility and lightest weight.
Category: lasting, shoe styles, shoemaking
Slip-On Shoes
Also known as: Slip-ons
Footwear that slips onto the feet without requiring any adjustments or fastening.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Slippers
Also known as: House Shoes
Slip-on shoes not designed to be worn outside. Light, loose, comfortable indoors shoes.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Slouched Shoes
Shoes with a baggy, gathered design that "slouches" down, usually found in boots.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Sneakers
Athletic shoes, typically made from canvas and incorporating a rubber sole.
Category: athletic shoes, shoe styles
Snip Toe
A type of shoe toe covering that is tapered, with a squared front as if "snipped".
Category: shoe styles, toe caps
Spectator Shoes
Spectator refers to two contrasting tones being used in the design of the shoe. Two-tone wingtips and captoes are refered to as being Spectators. Spectator shoes were associated with Jazz musicians during the 1920's and 1930's and are used today for dressy and festive occasions in Latino and African American communities and by dancers and musicians reviving the classic styles of the Jazz and Swing eras.
Category: dress shoes, shoe styles
Spike Heel
A high heel that narrows to a point. Also known as a stiletto.
Category: dress shoes, heels, shoe styles
Stability Running Shoes
Running shoes characterized by a high degree of stabilizing elements, designed for runners in need of gait control.
Category: athletic shoes, running, shoe styles
Stacked Heel
A heel that has horizontal lines, indicating that it is made up of stacked layers of leather, or a heel with that appearance.
Category: heels, leather, shoe styles
Stilettos
Shoes incorporating a high, tapered, narrow heel, also called a "spike" heel, named for a type of slim knife.
Category: dress shoes, heels, shoe styles
Straights
Shoes that are designed without a distinction being made between right and left so that each can be used on either foot.
Category: shoe styles
Strobel Lasted Shoes
Strobel Lasted shoes are constructed with a thin material acting like a sock liner stitched along its perimeter. This construction provides an excellent blend of stability and flexibility.
Category: lasting, shoe styles, shoemaking
Studio-Aerobic Shoes
Athletic shoes ideally meant for aerobics and other studio fitness activities.
Category: athletic shoes, shoe styles
Supportive Cushioning Running Shoes
Running shoes with a combination of cushioning and stabilized support, designed for runners needing both.
Category: athletic shoes, running, shoe styles
T-Bar Shoes
Shoes with ankle straps that hook into a strap running right up the foot creating a 'T' shape.
Category: shoe styles
T-Straps
A type of shoe with a single vertical strap linking the toe and ankle/heel areas to a single leather strap around the ankle.
Category: shoe styles
Tailored Shoes
Characterized by a fitted, precise design that follows the contours of the foot.
Category: shoe styles
Thong Sandals
Any sandal that has material that fits between the toes, especially the big and second toes.
Category: casual shoes, sandals, shoe styles
Trail Running Shoes
Running shoes designed for running both on and off road, with increased stability and traction for irregular terrain.
Category: athletic shoes, running, shoe styles
Tru-Moc
A shoe in which the bottom is a single piece of leather, stitched around a last. The vamp is usually attached by whip stitching to the bottom of the shoe so it encloses the foot. Also known as a moccasin.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Ugg Boots
Sheepskin lined flat suede boots. Made in Australia. Made famous by celebrities.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Veldskoen
A strong suede or leather shoe or boot originating in South Africa that is identifiable by the upper being constructed of two pieces that are joined on the outside. Creating the seam on the outside makes a Veldskoen a very comfortable shoe to wear for long excursions.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Venetian Loafers
A loafer that has no ornamentation across the middle (nothing to put a penny in like penny loafers).
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
Water Sports Shoes
Waterproof, quick drying shoes designed to be worn while performing sports such as rafting, kayaking, surfing, etc. usually incorporating all terrain traction outsoles.
Category: athletic shoes, shoe styles
Wedge Heel
A heel extended under the waist to the fore part, giving a flat surface in contact with the ground through out. Often combined with a platform.
Category: heels, shoe styles
Wedges
Popular in the 1940's and revived in the 1970's these are women's shoes, often open toed and open backed, that have a one-piece sole that is shaped like a wedge. They can be slip on, lace up or buckled.
Category: shoe styles
Wellies
(Also known as rain boots, wellington boots & galoshes) a waterproof booWellies are typically made of rubber.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Wellington Boots
(Also known as rain boots, galoshes & wellies) a waterproof boot or overshoe designed to protect you from wet weather. Wellington boots are typically made of rubber.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Welted Footwear
Footwear where the soles are stitched to welts, strips of leather running around the feather of the shoes, which are also stitched to the uppers.
Category: shoe parts, shoe styles
Western Roper Boots
A type of Western boot characterized by a lower shaft, flared top, and medium round toe.
Category: boots, shoe styles
Whole Cut Shoes
Shoes that have uppers cut from one piece of leather, closed by seaming at the back of the quarters.
Category: shoe parts, shoe styles
Wingtip
A Wingtip is a shoe that has a kind of W design at the toe that looks like the letter W. The W design is called a "Flying Wing", hence the name, Wing Tip.
Category: shoe styles, toe caps
Wrestling Shoes
Athletic shoes ideal for Greco-Roman wrestling, usually with a flexible split outsole and covered laces to conform with wrestling authority rules.
Category: athletic shoes, boots, shoe styles
Zori
A type of traditional Japanese footwear. The modern version is sometimes referred to as slippers, sandals, thongs, or flip-flops. In Hawaii, they are most commonly called zori.
Category: casual shoes, shoe styles
