flat-heeled

Lacking raised soles

Flat-heeled describes footwear without an elevated heel, sitting level with the ground: She wore flat-heeled boots for the hike.

The term distinguishes such shoes from high heels or wedges, emphasizing comfort or practicality over style.

footwear

loafers

Laceless slip-on shoes

Mary Janes · slip-ons · brogues · sandals · driving shoes · comfortable · practical · walkable · sensible · low-profile

fashion

minimalist

One favoring bare essentials

chic · timeless · versatile · polished · sophisticated · streamlined · business casual · preppy · androgynous · utilitarian

contrast

low

Not elevated

shorter · unpretentious · relaxed · informal · daytime

Opposites
heel height

flat-heeledhigh-heeled

With raised heel

stilettoed · heeled · elevated · platform · sky-high

Family

flat, heel, heeled, flats, flatten, flattened, flattening, flatter, flattest

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G