|
Home: |
||
|
||
 |
||
A:Is a formal leather shoes decorated with bold punched holes in the leather. Also features considerable gimping.
Some other popular styles of footwear include,
Ankle Strap - A female style of high heeled shoe, the name tells you all you need to know.
Boot – This is where the upper covers the ankle.
Cap toes - A fancy version of an oxford shoe, they include an extra band of leather for the toe section.
Court - Has a flat sole, usually no fastening like laces or Velcro straps.
Clog - Carved from wood, rarely used in modern circumstances unless it's a stylized clog made from leather.
Espadrille - Spanish shoe woven from fabrics, and a sole from rope or similar style fabric.
Flip Flops - A sandal with a distinctive v-shaped strap.
Gibson (Derby) - Formal style of shoes, usually made of leather, only include 2-3 eyelet lace sockets.
Loafers - A slip-on shoe, sometimes has a decorative tassel on top, and sometimes styled like moccasins.
Mary Jane - Female shoe which always features a distinctive strap across the middle.
Moccasin - Styled from native American footwear, includes a seam running around the top of the upper.
Monk – Formal style of shoe that features a buckle instead of laces.
Mule - Slip on shoe which is commonly used for slippers and sandals. Toes are sometimes exposed.
Oxford - Features a V shaped upper design, five eyelets and a cap for the toe.
Peep Toes - As the name suggest, the toes are exposed, sometimes just the big toe or all five.
Platform - Very popular in the 70's, heel size varies, section under the toes makes a shoe a platform shoe.
Sandal - Slip on shoe used for the summer months, upper features straps.
Sling Back - The strap which wraps around the rear of the leg makes a shoe a sling back.
Stiletto - The heal is razor thin and pointy. The heel is very high, uncomfortable and different to balance on.
Trainer (sneaker) - Shoe designed for sports activities, rubber shoe, upper made of canvas or leather.
For an extended definition of footwear. |
||
 |
||
