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Shoe Names: Shoes Vocabulary Words with Pictures

Shoes are special coverings for our feet. They come in many styles, like sneakers, sandals, and boots. Shoes help protect our feet and keep them comfortable when we walk, run, or do different activities. In English, we use many words to talk about different types of shoes. This lesson brings you a visual guide to the names of shoes, making it easier to grasp this essential vocabulary. 

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Shoes Vocabulary

Names of shoes with pictures and definitions

Slingback
A woman's shoe that has a strap around the back of the heel, leaving the heel area open
Slingback

Mule
A woman's shoe that is open around the heel
Mule

Court shoe / Pump
A woman's formal shoe with a low-cut front, usually with a medium to high heel.
Court shoe / Pump

Flats / Flatties
A shoe that has a very low or no heel
Flats / Flatties

Clog
A shoe that has a thick wooden sole and a closed toe. It may have an open or partially open back.
Clog

Stiletto
A high-heeled shoe with a tall, thin, and pointed heel

Stiletto

Wedge
A shoe with a sole in the form of a wedge
Wedge

Platform
A shoe that has a thick sole that elevates the entire foot
Platform

Kitten heel
a woman's shoe that has a short slender heel
Kitten heel

Derby
a man's leather shoe that is characterized by its open lacing system
Derby

Oxford
a man's leather shoe that is characterized by its closed lacing system
Oxford

Monk shoe / Monk strap shoe
a man's leather shoe that fastens with a strap and buckle, instead of traditional laces
Monk shoe

Loafer
a flat leather shoe without a fastening
Loafer

Moccasin
A soft shoe with a flexible sole and no separate heel
Moccasin

Boot
A shoe that covers the foot and extends up the leg
Boot

Chelsea boot
An ankle boot with an elastic side panel
Chelsea boot

Cowboy boot
A distinctive style of boot, traditionally worn by cowboys and cowgirls
Cowboy boot

Army boot
A sturdy and durable boot that is designed for military use
Army boot

Ugg boot
a warm and cozy boot made from sheepskin with a soft, woolly interior
Ugg boot

Roller skate / Skate
A boot with small wheels attached to the sole, used for skating on flat surfaces
Roller skate

Lita
A high-heeled platform boot with a lace-up front
Lita

Laced booties
Short boots that have a laced or tied-up closure
Laced booties

Knee high boot
A boot that extends up to the knee or slightly below it
Knee high boot

Work boot
A sturdy and durable boot that is designed for demanding work environments
Work boot

Rubber boot (U.S.)  Wellington boot (U.K.)
A waterproof boot made of rubber or similar material that typically reaches the knee
Rubber boot

Sneaker (U.S.) / Trainer (U.K.)
a light, comfortable shoe that we wear for sports or everyday activities
Sneaker

Old skool
a classic or retro-style athletic shoe
Old skool

Baseball boot
Baseball boot

Sandal
A light open shoe, especially worn in warm weather
Sandal

Slipper
A comfortable soft shoe for wearing inside the house
Sandal

Flip-flop
A flat sandal with a V-shaped strap that passes between the first and second toes
Flip-flop

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