Footwear Terminology

noun a shoe with a thick wooden sole

verb to block or obstruct

• The drain was clogged with debris, causing the water to overflow.
• I can't believe how much hair clogs up the shower drain!
• I swear, my computer always clogs up when I have too many tabs open.
• His mind was clogged with worry, making it hard for him to focus on anything else.

noun a type of sandal with a thin rubber sole and two straps that go between the toes

verb to change direction, opinion, or allegiance quickly and unpredictably

• The scientist explained the concept of quantum superposition using the analogy of a flip flop.
• I love wearing flip flops to the beach because they are so comfortable.
• I can't believe he flip flopped on his decision to go to the party.
• Her emotions were like a flip flop, constantly changing and unpredictable.

noun a covering for the foot, typically made of leather or other material, with a sturdy sole and not reaching above the ankle

• The gentleman polished his black leather shoe before attending the formal event.
• I love your new kicks! Where did you get those cool shoes?
• Those sneakers are fire! I need to cop a pair of those shoes.
• Walking in someone else's shoes can help you understand their perspective better.

noun a slang term for a foot or a toe

• The podiatrist recommended a special treatment for my tootsies.
• I love getting a pedicure to pamper my tootsies.
• My tootsies are killing me after dancing all night in heels.
• She danced her way into his heart, tapping her tootsies to the beat.

noun a slipper or light shoe, especially one with a soft sole and a heel that is raised high under the foot

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• She slipped on her pantofle before heading to the ballroom.
• I love wearing my cozy pantofle around the house.
• Check out these cool pantofles I got at the flea market.
• His words were like a soft pantofle, comforting and soothing to her ears.

noun a type of footwear designed to mimic the feeling of being barefoot while providing protection and support for the toes

• Toe shoes, also known as minimalist shoes, are designed to mimic the feeling of being barefoot while still providing some protection.
• I love wearing toe shoes because they make me feel like I'm walking on clouds.
• Check out my new toe shoes, they're so comfy and stylish!
• Wearing toe shoes is like getting a hug for your feet all day long.

noun a heavy ankle-high work shoe with laces

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• The gentleman wore a pair of polished brogans to the business meeting.
• I love wearing my brogans with jeans for a casual look.
• Check out those sick brogans that guy is rocking!
• His brogans carried him through the rough terrain of life.

noun A type of footwear consisting of a flat sole held loosely on the foot by a Y-shaped strap that passes between the first and second toes and around either side of the foot.

• The beachgoer slipped on their jandal as they walked along the shore.
• I love wearing my jandals to the pool, they're so comfortable.
• I always rock my jandals in the summer, they're the best.
• She walked with confidence, her jandals clicking on the pavement like a metronome.