elevator shoes
Secretly taller footwear
Elevator shoes are footwear with thick, concealed insoles or elevated heels designed to make the wearer appear taller.
The height boost is built into the shoe's interior, invisible to observers: He wore elevator shoes to his wedding photos.
Associated with men conscious about their height, the term sometimes carries a mildly mocking tone.
Raises or carries upward
- insolesRemovable shoe padding
- risersUpright stair sections
- statureHeight or prestige
- tallnessVertical measurement upward
inches · boost · heightening · platforms · wedges · stilts · vertical · increase
Kept out of sight
- concealedMade invisible deliberately
- subtleNot immediately obvious
- unnoticeableNot readily perceived
- understatedDeliberately minimized in expression
incognito · invisible · seamless · secret · covert · camouflaged · undetectable · low-profile
One's sense of worth
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- self-assuranceConfidence in one's abilities
presence · boldness · dignity · self-image · commanding · stature · swagger · assurance
Items placed within others
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- corkTree bark bottle seal
- foamBubble-filled substance
- layeredHaving multiple levels
orthotic · arch support · heel cup · midsole · outsole · ergonomic · lightweight · padding
Laced dress shoes
- loafersLaceless slip-on shoes
- broguesPerforated leather dress shoes
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
- sneakersCasual athletic footwear
derbies · chukkas · wingtips · ankle boots · Chelsea boots · slip-ons
lifts
Raises or carries upward
tallness · inches · boost · heightening · platforms · wedges · stilts · vertical · increase · enhancers
hidden
Kept out of sight
- concealedMade invisible deliberately
- subtleNot immediately obvious
- unnoticeableNot readily perceived
understated · incognito · invisible · seamless · secret · covert · camouflaged · undetectable · low-profile · internal
self-esteem
One's sense of worth
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
self-assurance · presence · boldness · dignity · self-image · commanding · stature · swagger · assurance · charisma
inserts
Items placed within others
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- corkTree bark bottle seal
- foamBubble-filled substance
layered · orthotic · arch support · heel cup · midsole · outsole · ergonomic · lightweight · padding · craftsmanship
oxfords
Laced dress shoes
sneakers · derbies · chukkas · wingtips · ankle boots · Chelsea boots · slip-ons
stylish
Fashionably elegant
- designerOne who plans appearances
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
dapper · sartorial · formal · sleek · polished · Italian · handcrafted · leather · suede · custom
- heelshigh heels, stilettos, stiletto heels, pumps, kitten heels
- platform shoeswedge heels, wedges, flatforms, platform sandals, platform sneakers