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So many lovely shoes, boots and sandals with so many names and added designs. Use the Footwear glossary to help you in the search of that perfect outfit-ender!
Almond Toe -- The toe shape on any footwear that resembles an almond.
Ankle Wrap -- Straps that are meant to be wrapped around and tied at the ankle for a stylish accent.
Boat Shoe -- A type of shoe with non-slip outsole with lacing detail and worn casually with or without socks. Also referred to as a deck shoe.
Boot -- Any footwear that rises to the ankle or higher.
Bootie -- A shoe that has the styling of a boot without the height. Also called a shoe-boot.
Clog -- A type of shoe usually casual and comfortable with an open heel that slips on.
Column Heel -- A type of high heel that is rounded and column-shaped.
Distressed Leather -- Leather that has been rubbed, scratched or treated for a stylish effect.
Espadrille -- Any shoe that has woven rope or rope-like trim on the sole area.
Faux Leather -- Simulated non-animal leather-like material, usually polyurethane.
Flat Heel -- Shoes with a very low heel or no heel (Flats)
Flip-flop -- A type of sandal, usually a thong, with a lightweight foam outsole that makes a flip-flop sound when you walk.
Footbed -- The insole of the shoe, where the foot rests.
Haircalf -- Natural calfskin material with a soft furry texture.
Insole -- The part of the shoe that the foot rests upon, usually cushioned.
Instep -- The area of the foot between the toes and the ankle, of the top front part of a shoe.
Kitten Heel -- A type of heel that is set forward, usually low in height.
Last -- A block or form shaped like a human foot and used in making the shoe.
Lining -- The material inside a shoe.
Mary Jane -- A type of women's shoe characterized by a strap across the instep.
Mersey Boot -- Also known as "Beatle Boots" dress boots with a zippered side and raised heel.
Moccasin --- A slip on style with visible stitching, often with soft bottom.
Mule -- A closed toe shoe with no back.
Nappa Leather -- A type of leather characterized by its stretchy, soft, smooth texture.
Negative Heel -- Popular in comfort footwear, and type of footbed with a lowered heel area designed for more natural foot placement.
Nubuck -- A type of leather that had been sanded for a smooth texture.
Outsole -- The very bottom of the shoe, the part that contacts the ground.
Patent Leather -- A type of leather that has been varnished for a shiny finish.
Peekaboo Toe - A type of closed toe with a small open panel allowing a glimpse of the toe.
Pumps -- Women's dress shoes, usually slip-ons, often with enclosed toe and sides.
Ruched -- A type of detailing characterized by gathering or pleated material with stitching accents.
Slingback -- Shoes that are backless with a rear strap that goes around the upper heel, usually with a buckle or elastic panel.
Slouched -- Boots with a baggy, gathered design.
Stacked Heel -- A heel that has horizontal lines, indicating that is made up of stacked layers of leather, of a heel with that appearance.
Stiletto -- A high, tapered, narrow heel, also called a "spike heel".
Strappy Sandal -- A sandal characterized by multiple straps.
Suede -- Leather that has bee sanded or roughed to produce a surface with a soft texture.
Thong Sandal -- Any sandal that has material that fits between the toes.
T-strap -- A type of shoe with a single vertical strap linking the toe and ankle/heel areas
Upper -- The part of the shoe that covers the top part of the foot, from heel to toe.