Shoe Directory

         

  

We illustrate each type of shoes, and next to it, we show you a sample of Womens Shoes, Mens Shoes, and Kids Shoes from FLY London. Often the sample is a close match of the shoe type’s characteristics (even if the looks may differ), sometimes it’s a loose match, and a few types of footwear FLY London simply don’t offer (eg Swim Fins, Waders, Tap Shoes, Toe Shoes, Ski Boots).

Illustrated Directory of Footwear – All Types of Shoes
Shoe Type & Description	Illustration	Sample from FLY London
Ankle Boots Boots with a low shaft that ends just above the ankle – any style, any material, any heel		FLY London Freda
Ankle Strap Shoes – Ankle Strap Sandals Shoes or sandals with a decorative or functional leather or synthetic sling around the ankle		FLY London Punk
Army Boots – Combat Boots – Jump Boots – Military Boots Long-lasting heavy duty leather boots with outstanding stability, protection, and grip		FLY London Gunner
Athletic Shoes – Running Shoes – Sneakers – Sport Shoes – Trainers – Tennis Shoes – Skate Shoes etc Light, flexible, and comfortable but robust leather or synthetic shoes		FLY London Seven
Ballet Shoes – Ballerina Shoes – Flats – Pointe Shoes Lightweight, flexible, and comfortable skin-like flat shoes – made of satin, canvas, leather, or felt		FLY London Fo
Beach Shoes – Water Shoes Shoes designed for exposure to sand and water – usually synthetic material and platform heel		FLY London Bumper
Biker Boots Stiff, robust leather mid calf, knee high, or ankle boots with block heels (and possibly buckles)		FLY London Orode
Boat Shoes – Deck Shoes Lightweight, flexible, and comfortable shoes with a robust, non-slip sole		FLY London Seager
Bowling Shoes Robust leather shoes with a non-slip sole		FLY London Scamp
Brogues – Oxfords – Wingtip Shoes Sturdy perforated lace up leather shoes or ankle boots with about one inch block heels		FLY London Dandy
Cleats – Spike Shoes – Track Shoes Robust leather or synthetic shoes or boots with synthetic or metal cleats or spikes under the sole		FLY London Cheked
Climbing Shoes Leather-Nylon mix, flexible but tough, close-fitting shoes with a rubber sole and rand		FLY London Wade
Clogs Bulky, stiff and sturdy wooden, leather, or synthetic slide in or slip on platform shoes or sandals with wooden or synthetic base		FLY London Sarah
Court Shoes – Pumps Low-cut mid heel or high heel slip on shoes for women		FLY London Ananas
Cowboy Boots Stiff and sturdy leather boots with shaft scallops, cuban heels, and decorative stitching		FLY London Leah
Cycling Shoes Leather or synthetic shoes with stiff soles, rigid uppers, and often some form of pedal connection mechanism		FLY London Mars
d’Orsay Shoes Flat or heeled shoes or sandals with low-cut vamp and open sides		FLY London Fresh
Dress Shoes Elegant types of shoes and sandals that are commonly accepted at “formal” and “smart casual” events		FLY London Babs
Elevator Shoes – Heels – High Heels – Platform Shoes Any types of shoes that lift the foot’s pivot point and/or its heel (visibly or invisibly) to make you appear taller		FLY London Vamos
Espadrilles Flat (or heeled) light canvas shoes (or sandals) with a plaited fibre sole		FLY London Flat
Flip Flops – Thongs – Toe Post Sandals Flat (toe-post/thonged) sandals made of straw, leather, wood, rubber, or synthetic material		FLY London Missy
Galoshes – Gumboots – Rainboots – Wellingtons Waterproof overshoes, or waterproof boots, made of rubber or synthetic material		No match from FLY London
Gladiator Sandals Wide-open flat or heeled leather sandals with straps across the top and around the ankle		FLY London Becca
Golf Shoes Rigid leather or synthetic shoes with metal, rubber, or synthetic spikes		FLY London Scan
Hiking Boots Stiff and sturdy but comfortable leather or synthetic lace up ankle boots with non-slip rubber sole		FLY London Path
Ice Skates Stiff and sturdy leather ankle boots fixed on a blade to skate on ice		No match from FLY London
Inline Skates – Roller Blades – Roller Skates Stiff and sturdy leather or synthetic ankle boots fixed on wheels to roll along		No match from FLY London
Jackboots Stout and sturdy pull on knee high leather military boots		No match from FLY London
Kamiks – Mukluks – Valenki Warm mid calf or knee high boots made from (arctic) animal skins, synthetics, or felt		FLY London Fan
Kiltie Tassel Shoes – Fringe Shoes – Tassel Loafers Leather slip on shoes with decorative fringe/kilt and/or tassel		FLY London Brew
Knee High Boots Boots with a high shaft that ends below the knee – any style, any material, any heel		FLY London Full
Loafers – Penny Loafers Leather slip on shoes with low block heels (and a penny-slot on the upper)		FLY London Maurico
Mary Janes Leather womens shoes or sandals with kitten or stiletto heels and a buckle strap across the instep		FLY London Anto
Mid Calf Boots Boots with a shaft that ends between lower and upper calf – any style, any material, any heel		FLY London Mes
Moccasins Light, flexible, skin-like leather shoes closed at toes, sides and back, with one-piece sole and no heels		FLY London Jess Moccasins
Mules Stiff, backless, heeled slide in shoes closed at the toes – made of felt, leather, or synthetic material		FLY London Jon
Peep Toe Shoes – Peep Toe Sandals – Peep Toe Boots Flat or heeled shoes, sandals, or boots that allow only a peep on part of the toes		FLY London Yakin
Riding Boots Robust knee high heeled leather boots without laces (but often an inside zip for easy pull on)		FLY London Mistry
Safety Shoes – Safety Boots – Steeltoe Boots – Work Boots etc Shoes or boots with protective reinforcement against punctures, compression, static, chemicals, etc		No match from FLY London
Sandals – Open Toe Shoes Wide open, light shoes with visible toes and some form of fastening		FLY London Uber
Sandals Shoes Light shoes closed at the toes but otherwise wide open on upper, sides, or back		FLY London Yogo
Shoe Boots – Booties Shoes with a small shaft or closed upper (visibly more material use than for shoes)		FLY London Batam
Ski Boots Very stiff and robust padded plastic mid calf boots with metal or plastic buckle fastening and ski latches		No match from FLY London
Slides – Zoris Light, flat or heeled, backless slide in sandals – ie open toes and open back		FLY London Bella
Slingbacks Shoes or sandals that are held in place by a leather or synthetic sling around the back of the foot		FLY London Arava
Slippers Light, comfortable felt, textile, or soft leather slip on or slide in shoes with flat one-piece sole		FLY London Frodo
Snowboard Boots Flexible synthetic mid calf boots with comprehensive (speed) lacing and strengthened board connection points		No match from FLY London
Spectator Shoes – Saddle Shoes Eyecatching (often perforated) leather shoes with two distinct colours (two distinct materials)		FLY London Yedi
Swim Fins Flat or heeled shoes, sandals, or boots that allow only a peep on part of the toes		No match from FLY London
Tap Shoes Leather shoes with a hardened sole or metal plates at toe and heel to create the sound in tap dancing		No match from FLY London
Thigh High Boots Boots with a high shaft that ends above the knee (on the thigh) – any style, any material, any heel		FLY London Billi
Toe Shoes – Five Toe Shoes – Skeletoes Soft, comfortable skin-like rubber or synthetic shoes with articulated toe pockets and flexible sole		No match from FLY London
Waders Waterproof rubber, gore-tex, or coated nylon boots that extend thigh high, hip high, or chest high		No match from FLY London
Wedge Shoes – Wedge Boots – Wedge Sandals Wedge shoes, boots, and sandals have a solid wedge-shaped mid or high heel sole		FLY London Yaz

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