T-strap

[ tee-strap ]

noun

1. a strap on the upper of a shoe that extends backward from the vamp and joins with a strap that crosses the upper part of the instep, forming a T .
2. a shoe having such a strap.

T-strap

noun

1. modifier denoting a type of woman's shoe fastened with a T-shaped strap having one part passing across the ankle and the other attached to it in the middle and lying along the length of the foot Also calledT-bar

Example Sentences

On a nightclub stage, a blond woman in a sensible skirt suit runs back and forth in T-strap heels, overwhelmed by her duties to her family, her boss, herself.

From New York Times

In August it introduced a large collection from the celebrated ’90s designer Todd Oldham, including rhinestone T-strap sandals for $160 and a patchwork print blazer for $250.

From New York Times

Roberta wore the barest T-strap sandals at home and would wear them in the dead of winter to our house to have my mother help her with her dripping-wet hair.

From Washington Post

Before Ms. Samuels, in a black dress and teal T-strap heels, and Mr. Hillyer, in a charcoal suit, invited Mr. Sedarat onto the porch, there was some stage managing to do.

From New York Times

Albright’s accessories include embellished T-strap heels by Alberta Ferretti, a crystal choker from Alexander McQueen and a mother-of-pearl clutch by Emm Kuo.

From Los Angeles Times