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Women's Shoes Key Terms

Learn key terms in women's shoes
By Emily Lugg The world of women's shoes is endless. The styles, the materials, every aspect of a woman's shoe is strategically placed for maximum impact. Make sure you are current on the latest terms used in women's shoes. From slingbacks to platforms, help your customers find the shoes they want. And if they need a specialty shoe like a wide-width shoe, you'll know how to find the right fit.
 

Slingbacks

Slingback shoes have a strap around the back of the heel. The front of a slingback shoe can be a variety of styles, as the term slingback only refers to the style of the back of the shoe.
Try: Designer Shoes explains the definition of a slingback, as well as outlining dressy versus casual shoes.

Peep-style

Peep-style refers to the front of a shoe. The tip of the shoe has an opening that only slightly reveals the big toe and possibly the second toe. It is not a full open-toed shoe.
Try: iVillage details the peep-style and provides an example.

Women's wide-width shoes

The width of a shoe is crucial to whether or not it will fit. Wide-width shoes accommodate women whose feet are wider than average. Oftentimes, these are considered specialty shoes.
Try: Leonard's Wide Shoes explains how important women's wide-width shoes are and how the company has addressed the issue.

Pump high heels

The term "pump high heels" refers to the classic high-heeled woman's shoe. Made in a variety of materials, pumps are known for their versatility. With a simple front and back and an assortment of heights, the pump is the ultimate woman's shoe.
Try: Love to Know explores the draw of pump high-heeled shoes and how they can be worn.

Espadrilles

Espadrilles are wedge-type shoes that can either be flat or have a platform bottom. They are made of canvas or cotton on the top and either rope, or material made to look like rope, as the sole.
Try: Become gives a profile of the espadrille.

Platform shoes

Platform shoes are a style that began in the 1970s and consist of a "heel" that elevates both the front and the back of the shoe. The shoe is lifted to create a chunky looking bottom and add significant height to the consumer.
Try: Geocities outlines the history of the platform shoe.