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Style
Description
Any footwear extending above the ankle.
There are numerous designs and types for a
variety of uses and made from a number of
materials.
Boot
Clog
Footwear with no heel counter. The sole can
be leather, synthetic or wood.
Lace-up
Any low-cut shoe fastened by lacings.
Similar to Derby shoes, but with a crossover
section to fasten the quarters with a
side buckle.
Monk
This used to be a simple one-piece hide held
on with rawhide thongs. Today moccasins
can be slippers (with soft suede sole) and
the term also describes a style of casual
shoe.
Moccasin
Mule
A backless shoe or slipper with or without
a heel.
An open shoe with the upper consisting of
any decorative or functional arrangement of
straps. A sandal designed for simple utility
or casual wear or as a fashion shoe.
Sandal
Court
Heeled shoes (various heights) with low-cut
fronts and usually no fastening. Those with a
low heel are termed pumps.
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