pair of shoes
Two coordinated coverings
Two shoes designed to be worn together, one for each foot.
The phrase emphasizes completeness—a single shoe is useless without its mate.
I need a new pair of shoes for the wedding.
Pair of shoes sometimes appears in expressions about empathy or perspective: Walk a mile in someone else's pair of shoes.
Shoe-closing strings
- solesBottom of footwear
- insolesRemovable shoe padding
- leatherTanned animal skin
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
boots · sandals · slippers · clogs · flats · moccasins · heels · loafers
Laced dress shoes
- broguesPerforated leather dress shoes
- loafersLaceless slip-on shoes
- pumpsLaceless dress shoes
- derbyOpen-entry competition
wingtips · patent leather · kitten heels · slingbacks · spectators · bespoke · handcrafted · polished
Strap-fastening devices
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- rhinestonesImitation diamond crystals
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- tasselsOrnamental hanging tufts
beads · studs · glitter · bows · fringe · crystals · appliqué · metallic
Thin, high-heeled shoes
- pumpsLaceless dress shoes
- high-heeledWith raised heel
- platformRaised flat structure
- wedgesTapered pieces for leverage
kitten heels · block heels · slingbacks · peep-toe · stacked heel · mules · strappy · Manolo Blahnik
Casual athletic footwear
- trainersThose who coach athletes
- cleatsSpiked sports shoes
- cross-trainersVersatile workout footwear
- track spikesSpiked athletic footwear
Made softer or gentler
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
- orthopedicRelating to bone treatment
- paddedFilled with soft material
- arch supportDevice lifting foot's curve
memory foam · breathable · insole · ergonomic · slip-resistant · broken-in · contoured · plantar fasciitis
Currently in vogue
- designerOne who plans appearances
- vintageQuality from past eras
- retroEvoking recent past
- classicOf lasting excellence
minimalist · statement · chunky · sleek · avant-garde · timeless · streetwear · couture
laces
Shoe-closing strings
canvas · boots · sandals · slippers · clogs · flats · moccasins · heels · loafers · oxfords
oxfords
Laced dress shoes
derby · wingtips · patent leather · kitten heels · slingbacks · spectators · bespoke · handcrafted · polished
buckles
Strap-fastening devices
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- rhinestonesImitation diamond crystals
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
tassels · beads · studs · glitter · bows · fringe · crystals · appliqué · metallic · patent
stilettos
Thin, high-heeled shoes
- pumpsLaceless dress shoes
- high-heeledWith raised heel
- platformRaised flat structure
wedges · kitten heels · block heels · slingbacks · peep-toe · stacked heel · mules · strappy · Manolo Blahnik · Jimmy Choo
sneakers
Casual athletic footwear
- trainersThose who coach athletes
- cleatsSpiked sports shoes
- cross-trainersVersatile workout footwear
cushioned
Made softer or gentler
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
- orthopedicRelating to bone treatment
- paddedFilled with soft material
arch support · memory foam · breathable · insole · ergonomic · slip-resistant · broken-in · contoured · plantar fasciitis · therapeutic
trendy
Currently in vogue
classic · minimalist · statement · chunky · sleek · avant-garde · timeless · streetwear · couture · runway