Shoes

Shoes

boots: a protective covering for the feet and part of the legs

• You need boots for walking in the snow.

flats: women's shoes that have a very low heel

• Flats are more comfortable for walking.

high heels: women's shoes that have a built-up heel, often three to four inches high

• Many women like to get dressed up in high heels.

lace-ups: shoes that are tightened to the feet by laces that are threaded through holes in the upper part of the shoe

• Children usually get their first lace-ups when they are learning to walk.

loafers: men's or women's slip-on leather shoes that look like moccasins with a solid sole

• Loafers are more casual than oxfords, but they are dressier than sneakers.

Mary Janes: little girls' shoes with a strap over the top

• Even big girls and women like Mary Janes.

moccasins: soft leather shoes traditionally worn by native North Americans

• Mocassins are especially pretty when they have decorative beading.

oxfords: leather lace-ups

• Some private schools require the students to wear oxfords as part of the school uniform.

pumps: women's medium-heel or high-heel shoes with closed toe

• Pumps can be worn almost anywhere.

sandals: shoes made of a sole and straps

• Sandals are great in the summertime.

shoes: a covering for a person's feet

• Everybody likes to get new shoes.

sneakers: sports shoes with rubber soles; tennis shoes, running shoes, basketball shoes, etc.

• People of all ages wear sneakers.

wedges: high heels with a solid portion that connects the heels to the sole

• Wedges seem to go in and out of style.