Shoe Styles
There are many various shoe styles available, we have complied a comprehensive list of shoes styles for your reference.
All Terrain Sandal - Any sandal that is meant for use in rafting, hiking, etc. Often waterproofed and with an all terrain outsole.
Ankle Wrap - Straps that are meant to be wrapped around and tied around the ankle for a stylish accent.
Apron Toe - A type of toe characterized by a large overlay that covers the front of the toe and has visible edges or stitching, to form a sort of "apron" on the front of the shoe.
Bicycle Toe - A type of toe characterized by two stitched straight line accents, so named because of their similarity to professional bicycling shoe detailing.
Blucher Toe - A type of toe characterized by a smooth, turned stitch border around the toe area, like an apron toe style in reverse.
Boat Shoe - A type of shoe originally meant to be worn aboard a boat, usually with a siped, non-slip outsole, often with side lacing details, almost always a casual shoe you can wear with or without socks.
Boot - Any footwear that rises to the ankle or higher, can be casual or dressy, practical or fashionable.
Boot Heel - Typically found on boots, this is a wide, stable type of heel that usually is not very high.
Bootie - A shoe that has the styling of a boot without the height, also called a shoe-boot or "shootie"
Cap Toe - A type of toe style with a full toe overlay and a straight stitching line across the top part of the toe, often seen in dress shoes.
Casual After Sport - A type of casual shoe that's ideal for use after athletic activity, with sporty styling and comfort, but lacking an athletic shoe's technical features.
Cheerleading Shoe - A type of athletic shoe meant for competitive, high-impact cheerleading activity, often with switchable color accents to match team colors, and finger notches in the soles for use in acrobatics.
Chelsea Boot - A type of boot, usually ankle height, in a pull on style with elastic side panels. Popularized in England.
Clog - A type of shoe, usually casual and comfortable, with an open or closed heel and a slip on style.
Column Heel - A type of women's high heel that's round and column-shaped.
Corporate Casual - A shoe that is clearly casual, but suitable for most "casual Friday" dress codes or relaxed corporate styles.
Cross Training - Athletic shoes suitable for cross training activities, from running to aerobics to weight training
Driving Moc - A type of casual moccasin or slip on ideal for driving, with a flexible outsole, pedal-gripping sole, and a wraparound protected heel
Espadrille - Any shoe that has woven rope or rope-look trim, usually in the sole area
Fisherman Sandal - Type of sandal with woven or stitched vertical and horizontal straps, often with a closed toe
Fitness - Athletic shoes ideally suited for gym-style workouts
Flat Heel - Shoes with a very low or no heel height
Flip-Flop - A type of sandal, usually a thong, with a lightweight foam outsole that makes a "flip-flop" sound when you walk.
Gardening Clog - A type of footwear that is usually backless, rubber, and waterproof, ideal for gardening
Harness Boot - A type of boot characterized by straps across the instep and heel, usually joined by a ring detail
Huarache - A type of woven sandal-like casual shoe, originating in Mexico and Central America
Jodhpur Boot - Also called a Chelsea Boot, an ankle height slip on boot with elastic side panels
Kitten Heel - A type of heel that is set forward, usually low height
Light Hiking - Athletic shoes that are ideal for day hikes or "approach" hiking but are not ideal for long backpacking hikes or climbing
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 a slightly raised heel
Moc Toe - A type of toe design with a seam and stitching details, originally seen in moccasins
Moccasin - Possibly the earliest type of shoe, a slip on style with visible stitching, often with a soft leather bottom
Mod Style - Style characteristic of the "Mod" era in the 1960's, with bold, high contrast geometric patterns and pop-art details
Monk Strap - A type of shoe designed like an oxford, but with a strap closure across the instep rather than a lace up front closure
Motorcycle Boot - Boots ideal for riding a motorcycle, often with thick, durable soles
Mule - A closed toe shoe with no back
Peekaboo Toe - A type of closed toe with a small open panel allowing a glimpse of toe
Pumps - Women's dress shoes, usually slip on, often with enclosed toe and sides
Running - Cushioning - Running shoes characterized by a high degree of cushioning in the insole and midsole, designed for runners in need of maximum shock absorption
Running - Stability - Running shoes characterized by a high degree of stabilizing elements, designed for runners in need of gait control
Running - Supportive Cushioning - Running shoes with a combination of cushioning and stabilized support, designed for runners needing both
Running - Trail - Running shoes designed for running both on and off road, with increased stability and traction for irregular terrain
Saddle Shoes - Shoes with a contrast colored instep overlay or "saddle," usually found on golf shoes or retro styles
Sculpted Heel - A type of high heel molded in one piece, usually out of high-impact plastic
Slingback - Shoes that are backless with a rear strap that goes around the upper heel, usually with a buckle or elastic panel
Slouched - Shoes with a baggy, gathered design that "slouches" down, usually found in boots
Snip Toe - A type of toe that is tapered, with a squared front as if "snipped"
Stacked Heel - A heel that has horizontal lines, indicating that it is made up of stacked layers of leather, or a heel with that appearance
Stiletto - A high, tapered, narrow heel, also called a "spike" heel, named for a type of slim knife
Strappy Sandal - A sandal characterized by a multiple strap design
Studio-Aerobic - Athletic shoes ideally meant for aerobics and other studio fitness activities
Suede - Leather that has been sanded or roughed to produce a surface with a soft texture or "nap"
Thong Sandal - Any sandal that has material that fits between the toes, especially the big and second toes
T-Strap - A type of shoe with a single vertical strap linking the toe and ankle/heel areas
Western - Roper - A type of Western boot characterized by a lower shaft, flared top, and medium round toe
Wing Tip - A type of shoe with overlays and stitched, perforated trim, usually a dress style
Work - Non-Safety - Work boots that do not have a steel safety toe
Work - Safety - Work boots that have a steel safety toe and conform to ANSI safety standards specified
Wrestling Shoe - Athletic shoes ideal for Greco-Roman wrestling, usually with a flexible split outsole and covered laces to conform to rules