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Definition:

Oxford shoes are simply shoes withlaces.The term is usually used to describe men's dressshoes, but even sneakers and women's highheeled pumps are considered oxfords as long asthey lace up.

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oxfords, lace-ups, lace-upshoesSpectator Shoes

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Spectator shoes are shoes with twoor more distinct materials or colors, pinkededging and perforated details.Traditionally, the most common colorcombination for spectator shoes was black andwhite, and they always featured perforatedaccents that had been edged by cut with pinkingshears. However, in more recent years, the termhas been used to describe shoes that use anytwo colors (even without the pinked edges), orany two materials with the perforated detailsand pinked edges (even if they're the samecolor).Spectator shoes sometimes featurewingtip detailing, but not always.

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spectators, spectator pumpWingtip Shoes

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Wingtip shoes feature a toe cap thatcomes to a point in the center, and spreads outtoward the sides of the shoes, in a shape thatsomewhat resembles wings. This part of theshoe is sometimes perforated with small holesaround the edges, but not always.Wingtips are nearly always a popular style formen, but depening on the trends, they're oftenavailable for women as well.While wingtip shoes sometimes feature uppersof more than one color, their coloring hasnothing to do with whether or not they'rewingtips. A single-hued shoe with the properly-designed toe cap is still a wingtip.

Ombre Shoes

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French for "shaded," ombre shoesfeature uppers or other components that shiftfrom light to dark, or appear to gradually fadefrom one color to another.Not to be confused with a "tie-dye" effect (whichusually has more of a pattern to it), ombreshoes, handbags and other accessories are oneof fashion's hottest trends for 2008.

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shaded, shadowed, gradient,graduated, gradiated, dip-dyed, faded, tie-dyed,degrade, color-shift, color-dippedPeep ToesLearn more about peep toes, and see examples of these shoes.Ankle Strap Shoes

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An ankle strap shoe has a singlestrap or multiple straps that wraps around theankle.Whether the shoes in question are sandals orpumps, or whether the straps are buckled orelasticized, one or more straps is all that isneeded to make a shoe an ankle strap.When a shoe features ribbons, string, or othermaterial that can be wrapped around the anklemultiple times and tied, it is often called anankle "wrap" shoe.Ballerina Flats

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Inspired by ballet slippers, ballerinaflats have become a staple in women's footwear.Having a flat heel, closed toe, and a slipper-styleconstruction, ballerina flats are typically low-cut,meaning they show a lot of the top of the foot.Made from a wide variety of materials, ballerinaflats can be dressy or casual, and are sometimescalled "skimmers" or "ballet flats."

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Ballet Flats, SkimmersClogs

Definition:

Clogs are shoes with open backsand closed toes, and are often referred to as

mules, with the main difference being the solesand heels.While a mule can have any kind of heel (stiletto,kitten, etc.), the heel of a clog is a platform-typeheel, and the soles are thick and sturdy.Traditionally, the soles of clogs were made fromwood - though now they are made from avariety of materials.Clogs are worn by men and women.d'Orsay Pump

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A d'Orsay style pump is a woman'sshoe in which the vamp of the shoe is cut awayvery close to the toe box, and the sides are cutaway, revealing the arch of the foot.

Pronunciation:

door-say

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d'Orsay

Common Misspellings:

dorsayEspad s rilles

Definition:

A slip on shoe of Spanish origin,which have a woven fabric (usually canvas)upper, and a flexible sole typically woven fromrope or grass.French Heels

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During the 17th century, King LouisXIV of France, who was only 5 feet 3 inches tall,had shoes with high heels specially made toincrease his height. The trend caught on.In the 1800s, American women began copyingParisian fashion, including the high-heeledfootwear known as French or Louis heels. Today,women's shoes with a curved, medium-high heelare known as French heels.Huaraches / Huarache Sandals