slingback

British

/ ˈslɪŋˌbæk /

noun

1. a shoe with a strap instead of a full covering for the heel
2. ( as modifier )
  
  slingback shoes

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For accessories, there were belted arm bands and pointy slingback shoes in bright colours.

From Reuters • Sep. 24, 2021

Johnson sported an airy patterned green top and shorts with slingback oxford shoes, a tote bag, snapback and oversized sunglasses.

From Fox News • Jul. 25, 2021

A vintage shantung silk piece, given a minimal 90s spin with scraped back hair and simple black strappy slingback sandals.

From The Guardian • Oct. 9, 2019

Open-toe slingback sandals had accents of silver or golden metal on the wedge, and platform sandals strapped around the ankle gave a hint of the Orient.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 2012

Well, for about an hour we lounged on Constantin's balcony in two separate slingback chairs with the victrola playing and the balalaika records stacked between us.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath

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