slingback

British

/ ˈslɪŋˌbæk /

noun

1. a shoe with a strap instead of a full covering for the heel
2. ( as modifier )
  
  slingback shoes

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For accessories, there were belted arm bands and pointy slingback shoes in bright colours.

From Reuters

Johnson sported an airy patterned green top and shorts with slingback oxford shoes, a tote bag, snapback and oversized sunglasses.

From Fox News

“She was wearing a black dress and low-heeled slingbacks. For a moment, I thought ‘Boy, I wish she was doing that for me.'”

From Fox News

The Duchess of Sussex wore a black A-line Jason Wu dress with sheer sleeves and Aquazzura slingback heels.

From Fox News

You start looking at all the other items on offer: past that original pair of shoes, to mules, slingbacks, sandals.

From The Guardian

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