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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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

Mule

A woman's shoe that is open around the heel

Court shoe / Pump

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

Flats / Flatties

A shoe that has a very low or no heel

Clog

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

Stiletto

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

Wedge

A shoe with a sole in the form of a wedge

Platform

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

Kitten heel

a woman's shoe that has a short slender heel

Derby

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

Oxford

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

Monk shoe / Monk strap shoe

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

Loafer

a flat leather shoe without a fastening

Moccasin

A soft shoe with a flexible sole and no separate heel

Boot

A shoe that covers the foot and extends up the leg

Chelsea boot

An ankle boot with an elastic side panel

Cowboy boot

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

Army boot

A sturdy and durable boot that is designed for military use

Ugg boot

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

Roller skate / Skate

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

Lita

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

Laced booties

Short boots that have a laced or tied-up closure

Knee high boot

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

Work boot

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

Rubber boot (U.S.)  Wellington boot (U.K.)

A waterproof boot made of rubber or similar material that typically reaches the knee

Sneaker (U.S.) / Trainer (U.K.)

a light, comfortable shoe that we wear for sports or everyday activities

Old skool

a classic or retro-style athletic shoe

Baseball boot

Sandal

A light open shoe, especially worn in warm weather

Slipper

A comfortable soft shoe for wearing inside the house

Flip-flop

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