A type of women's shoe that does not cover the foot above the ankle and the back of the foot.
Scarpin
Shoes with a deep neckline and a slightly pointed toe, no buckles and straps.
Ballet flats
Classic women's shoes without a heel with a closed toe on a flat sole.
Winklipers
Shoes with a pointed toe or pointed pumps. The pair can be without design, or complemented by print, buckles, rivets.
Ankle-straps
A type of shoe additionally equipped with one or more straps at the ankle or across the back of the foot.
Moccasins
Flat, soft soled shoes with a tongue. No buckles or laces. Can be embellished with tassels or fringes in the style of North American Indian costumes.
Loafers
Stiff-soled shoes with a solid low heel. No buckles, can be decorated with decorative buckles, rivets.
Espadrilles
Soft, usually textile shoes without a heel. Worn on the bare foot.
Top-siders
Similar to loafers, but made of thicker material, with a light-colored sole and lacing. Often the laces go through the back of the shoe and are threaded through the eyelets in the treads.
Mary Jane
A shoe named after the comic book heroine Buster Barun. It is a neat shoe with a rounded toe and a jumper closure across the back of the foot.
Mules
Shoes with a closed or partially open toe, without a heel. Originally had a small heel - up to 2 cm, modern models can be made with a high heel.
Babouche
Leather shoes with closed toe, without heel. Similar to mules, but with a pointed toe and not equipped with a heel.
Oxford shoes
Half-shoes with concealed lacing - the tibia covers the tongue.
Monks
Shoes or boots without laces, equipped with buckles - there can be from one to three.
Slingbacks
Shoes with an open heel, equipped with a strap and closed tapered or rounded toe.
Brogues
Shoes or boots with open lacing, decorated with perforations - small, not through holes along the seams, on the union or the back.
Derby
Classic shoes with open lacing - derbies are sewn on top of the union, which allows them to bend. There are derbies with perforations - they are called brogues.
Creepers
Creepers - shoes on a thick sole - platform. A classic version - a soft thick sole and a patent or suede upper with lacing.
Barefoot shoes
Barefoots
Slingbacks
A collective name for different kinds of open shoes - from straps, woven, textile, elastic.
Clogs
Clogs, sabots - open shoes with low heel or without it at all on wooden or imitation wood soles, platform or wedge.
Sandals
Sandals
A kind of sandals with a closed toe and heel.
Gladiator sandals
Roman sandals, equipped with a large number of leather straps. They can be high - up to the knee, or low - up to the middle of the shin and below.
Birkenstocks
Sandals that look like flip-flops on a thick sole, usually with an orthopedic insole. The name comes from the name of the first manufacturer, the German company Birkenstock.
Sneakers and gumshoes
Sport shoes
Sporty or athletic shoes
Trainers
Closed shoes with laces, originally designed for sports, but now integrated into the household closet.
Sneakers socks
Sneakers with a textile low or mid-calf without laces.
Gumshoes
Sports shoes with a solid sole without kinks or grooves with a smooth, tight-fitting upper and laces.
Slip-ons
Lightweight, soft textile shoes with rubber soles. Similar to sneakers, but in the traditional version does not have laces. Modern models may have laces.
Hi-tops
High ankle platform sneakers with a lace-up or velcro fastener.
Sneakers
A conditional athletic shoe, which is a high sneakers on a wedge heel. Velcro or laces are used as fasteners.
Boots
Boots
Shoes that cover the ankle to the ankle. Traditionally have laces, but some modern models may be lace-less.
UGG boots
Boots with a sheepskin interior and a smooth exterior. The sole is rubber or synthetic.
Chelsea boots
Boots without buckles with a narrow cuff, equipped with an elastic insert.
Timberland boots
Originally boots designed by Timberland for workers. Leather boots with lacing. The traditional color is yellow, models in other shades are also available.
Chukka boots
Chakka or chukka are closed high ankle boots with small lacing in 2-3 rows. The toe is slightly elongated, but rounded. They are sewn from any material - from leather to textile.
Martins boots
The boots by the British company Dr.Martens. Heavy boots with lacing up to mid-shin or slightly lower. The sole is thick, often rubber.
Desert boots
Suede boots with a crepe sole and small lacing with 2-3 rows of eyelets just above the ankle.
Ankle boots
Ankle-high or slightly higher boots. With heel or without it. Materials - textile, leather, suede. They are not half boots, the calf cuff reaches the middle of the calf.
Cossack boots
The boots, similar in appearance to the boots of the same name, differ only in the height of the cuff. They can be decorated with rivets and buckles.
Hikers boots
Lightweight boots designed to secure the foot during long hikes. They have a soft, "springy" and treaded sole that prevents slipping.
Army boots
Army boots with rough soles and tight lacing. They can have eyelets - holes for laces or special hooks instead.
Grinders boots
Strong boots on a thick, coarse sole with lacing. Named after the British manufacturing company Grinders.
Slippers
Slippers and flip-flops
Flip-flops
Lightweight spacious shoes without a buttock with an open toe. They traditionally have a rubber sole and are used as beach shoes.
Toe-ring sandals
Slippers equipped with a rubber sole and two straps connecting between the thumb and forefinger.
Crocs
A rubber shoe made of polymer foam manufactured by Crocs. It has a streamlined shape and a floating strap back.
Aquasoks
Beach shoes made of soft rubber with small holes, tight-fitting foot like socks. Designed to protect feet on the beach from pebbles, sand, coral.
Pantolet
Summer backless slippers on flat soles or on a platform or wedge heel. Often decorated with textile patches, sequins, rhinestones.
Dianets
Elegant variety of vietnamese, made of leather and sometimes decorated with different decorations. It can be with a wedge heel, platform or flat shoes.
Sliders
A type of flip-flop with a wide bar over the back of the foot and an open toe. It has a flat sole and usually a minimum of trim.
High Boots
Boots stockings
Women's boots with a cuff of elastic material, tightly fitting the leg. Stockings just above the knee are a classic.
Pipe boots
Boots of different heights with or without a heel, made without fasteners and locks. They have a wide cuff for easy donning.
Cossacks boots
Cowboy boots with a low beveled square heel. Usually made of synthetic or genuine leather.
Thigh-high boots
Boots with an elongated cuff - to the knee and above. Can be heeled or flat-soled, as well as with different widths of cuffs - from tight to loose.
Moon boot
Moonboots, moonwalkers are voluminous, streamlined boots on a flat sole made of water-repellent fabric with stitching. Often have a warming layer and fur trim.
Readings boots
Soft leather riding boots with high cuffs. Equipped with a flat sole with a small heel - up to 4 cm. The toe is elongated, rounded.
Wellington boots
Boots originally designed for horseback riding with a rounded toe. They do not have zippers or closures. Available in leather and rubber.
High fur boots
Fur boots designed for extremely low temperatures. The fur part is made of dog or deer fur and the sole is made of thick felt.
Jackboots
Originally military boots for horseback riding. The traditional model has a medium or high, close-fitting cuff with or without lacing.
Slouchy
Boots with a wide cuff, forming a crease at the ankle.
Felted boots
Knee-high winter boots made of felt with no buckles or laces on flat rubber or leather soles. The boots are also available in a shorter, boot-style version.
Felt boots
Boots piled with sheep's wool. Valenki do not have a sole - it is felt, but modern models may have a rubberized sole, as well as a zipper.
Pima boots
The national footwear of the inhabitants of the far north. It is made from the skin of reindeer, taken from the legs or forehead of the animal.
Half Boots
With a wide cuff
Half-shoes with a wide, not tight-fitting cuff.
With a tight-fitting cuff
Half boots with elastic or just a narrow cuff, which fits tightly around the foot.
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Half boots with a heel from low to very high. Can be with a tight or loose cuff.
Flat-soled
Do not have a heel or have a very low heel of no more than 1 cm. The cuff structure is both wide and narrow.
Types of heels and soles
Wedges
It combines a sole and a heel. Can be different heights - from 3 to 10 cm. The higher the wedge, the less stable the shoe.
Platform
High sole, equal height over the entire length of the shoe.
Viennese heel
Small heel up to 2 cm high. It has a flat shape, repeating the outline of the sole in the heel area. Used for ballet shoes, loafers and other similar shoes.
Brick heel
Square, stable heel with a height of 2 to 4 cm. One of the most comfortable heels.
Cone heel
A cone-shaped heel with a wide part attached to the sole of the product. Used for shoes, less often for boots. Not stable.
Wedge-shaped heel
A wedge-shaped heel with the wide part attached to the sole and the pointed part in contact with the floor. Suitable for almost any outfit.
Column heel
High - from 5 cm, a stable heel of rectangular shape.
Hairpin
High, thin, unstable heel, used for sandals and pumps. Can be up to 25 cm high.
Stiletto heel
Thinner than the stiletto. Unlike the stiletto, which is trimmed with the same material as the shoe itself, is simply a rod.
Kitten heel
The heel is not high, rarely exceeding 5 cm. It has a shotgun shape, with a narrowed "leg" in the middle.
Comma heel
Curved low heel, resembling a comma and invented by French fashion designer Roger Vivier.
Cowboy heel
Wooden mid-height heel with beveled back. Used for western or country style boots and boots.
Ellery heel
A massive heel that extends to the bottom, forming a trapezoid shape. Depending on the type of shoe varies from low to high.
Fantasy heel
Collective name for various unusual types of heels - shaped or repeating the appearance of some object.
Shock heel
Curved heel, merging in a semi-circle with the butt. Usually medium or high, otherwise the curvature cannot be traced.
Outsole and heel height
Flat sole
The sole does not have any protrusions. These soles are usually used in sports shoes - sneakers, slip-ons, as well as various types of flip-flops and some sandals.
Low heel
Heel height does not exceed 2.9 centimeters. Similar heels are used for shoes - Mary Jane, oxofords, loafers, as well as for demi-season and winter shoes - boots, half-boots, boots.
Medium heel
A medium heel is considered to be the height of which does not exceed 4.9 cm. It is equally often used for summer shoes - sabots, sandals, and winter - boots, polusapozhek.
High heel
Heel, height 5-6 cm. It is used for shoes, different kinds of boots, less often for boots.
Very high heel
A heel that is 6 centimeters or higher. High heels are used for shoes, including pumps, as well as for boots and ankle boots.
Elements of women's shoes
Sole
The bottom part of the shoe that comes into contact with the ground when walking.
Counter
The part of the shoe that covers the heel and provides a secure fixation of the foot.
Toe cap
The part of the shoe that covers the toes.
Saddle
The forefoot - the part of the shoe between the toe and the lacing.
Medallion
The pattern of non-skid holes on shoes, boots and boots.
Berz
The part of the shoe covering the shin and tibia bones. The place where the eyelets are located.
Eyelets
The line of holes in the tire, designed for lacing.
Tongue
Tongue or flap - part of the shoe that protects the back of the foot from the penetration of dirt and water. It can be deaf - sewn to the shoe, or free - sewn only to the sole.
Insole
The part of the shoe that is inserted inside the shoe to improve the aesthetic appearance as well as comfort and hygiene during use.
Instep support
The part of the shoe between the sole and the insole, which determines the stiffness and elasticity of the product in the heel zone of the shoe.
Heel
The part of the shoe designed to artificially lift the rear part of the foot. The heel can be low - up to 2.9 cm, medium - up to 4.9 cm, high - 5-6 cm and very high - over 6 cm.
Top lift
A thin part attached to the bottom of the heel to protect it from abrasion.
Bootleg
A part of the shoe that covers part or all of the lower leg and sometimes the thigh. The calf can be low to mid-calf, medium to cover the entire calf, and high to cover most of the length of the leg.
By season
Winter shoes
Shoes for -5 ° C and below. Has an insulating layer on the outside or inside.
Summer shoes
Lightweight, usually maximum open footwear designed to be worn at temperatures of +15+20 degrees and above. Can be rubber, leather, textile.
Demi-season shoes
Closed, moderately warm shoes without insulation or with a small amount of it. The most common demi-seasonal insulation is fleece padding.
By purpose
Athletic
Footwear designed for sports. Shoes for different sports differ in the stiffness and thickness of the sole, the shape of the toe, the materials used.
Everyday
Shoes designed for everyday wear. Not always characterized by convenience and comfort.
Special
Footwear designed for special activities - military footwear, medical footwear, soccer players, etc.
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