slingback
noun
sling·back
ˈsliŋ-ˌbak 
plural slingbacks
1
: a strap on a shoe that loops around the back of the ankle leaving the heel exposed
a pump with a slingback
a slingback strap
2
: a shoe with a slingback
Selling out twice since launching late-summer, the sparkly slingbacks have become ubiquitous among influencers and fashion heads alike, thanks to their designer look and pocket-friendly price.—
Daisy Lester
Daisy LesterPaired with a sleek slingback [=pair of slingbacks] and peplum top, they'll accompany you perfectly to a dinner out on the town.—Brooke Frischer
—often used before another nounBrooke Frischera slingback style/silhouette
I added a large multicolored pin to hold the scarf and pewter … slingback heels.—Tammy Duos, quoted in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Tammy Duos, quoted in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)She bought beige slingback pumps with a pink thread running through them, a beige skirt, a crisp pink cotton shirt and pink trench, and it fits with other pieces already in her closet.—Wendy Navratil
Wendy NavratilExamples of slingback in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
No matter the occasion, these flowy dresses all look great with minimalist jewelry and spring’s trendiest shoes, including slingback heels and mesh ballet flats.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024
The slingback structure adds a little more security to your foot than a typical flip-flop, while cushioned footbeds support your feet with every step.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2024
Down below, try jeans and white sneakers or a midi-skirt and slingback heels.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2024
Go minimalist by pairing a slingback with soft pastels or lean into a maximalist moment with bold color and print.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024
Bieber is a huge fan of red footwear, stepping out in cherry red pairs of penny loafers from The Row, or in Jil Sander’s slingback mules.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024
The adjustable slingback strap makes this design easy to wear and keeps them in place throughout the day.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2024
Since January, the model and mogul has stepped out in not one but two pairs of statement red shoes: Jil Sander’s pointed-toe slingbacks and The Row’s polished penny loafers.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2024
There is also a pair of puff slingback heels in lavender and orange that mirror Rose’s affinity for polished corporate aesthetics.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 31 Jan. 2024
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024
The slingback structure adds a little more security to your foot than a typical flip-flop, while cushioned footbeds support your feet with every step.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2024
Down below, try jeans and white sneakers or a midi-skirt and slingback heels.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2024
Go minimalist by pairing a slingback with soft pastels or lean into a maximalist moment with bold color and print.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024
Bieber is a huge fan of red footwear, stepping out in cherry red pairs of penny loafers from The Row, or in Jil Sander’s slingback mules.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024
The adjustable slingback strap makes this design easy to wear and keeps them in place throughout the day.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2024
Since January, the model and mogul has stepped out in not one but two pairs of statement red shoes: Jil Sander’s pointed-toe slingbacks and The Row’s polished penny loafers.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2024
There is also a pair of puff slingback heels in lavender and orange that mirror Rose’s affinity for polished corporate aesthetics.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 31 Jan. 2024
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