La Clé Privée tweeted out this Encyclopedia of Women’s Shoes that defines the various styles of shoes. It’s funny how some brand names (ie Crocs, Uggs, etc) become iconic names of shoes. I guess it’s kind of like calling Puffs tissues “Kleenex”.
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Boots
Boots are defined by height and design aspects of the style. Click each boot type below for our best article on this type of boot from styling tips to where to buy!
Thigh High or Over the Knee Boots
Knee High or Riding Boots
Wellington Boots, also known as Rain Boots
Cowboy Boots
UGG Boots
Timberland Boots
Gladiator Boots
Bondage Boots
Wedge Booties
Dr Martens
Lita
Chelsea Boots
Flats & Clogs & Mule Shoes
Flats come in various styles as do new categories of leisure and casual shoes such Crocs. Click each shoe name below for our best article on this type of from styling tips to where to buy!
Crocs
Clogs
Mules
Monk
Loafer
Converse
Oxford
Slip On
Moccasin
Doc Side
Mary Jane
Sandals & Heels
Sandals are defined by height, and design aspects of the style. Click each sandal type below for our best article on this type of shoe from styling tips to where to buy!
Gladiator Sandals
Slingbacks
Cone Heel
D’Orsey
Ankle Strap
T-Strap
Open Toe
Wedge
Chunky Heel
Jelly
Stiletto
Kitten Heel
Platform
Peep Toe
Pump
Flip Flop
Huh. Yeah, I’m with you about the “jellies”, I would definitely have called them flats. Who knew there were so many different categories of shoe types? There area lot of these that I’ve seen stores but had no idea what to call them.
Nice collection of women shoes.