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
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Embellished sandals, minimalist slingbacks, strappy stunners—this season’s hottest heels contain multitudes.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 May 2025
The upper thins out into a slender strap that wraps around the ankle in a slingback style.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
En route to the Chloé runway show, Camille Rowe balanced a whimsical silk charmeuse apricot pink balloon trouser with a jelly slingback cork wedge sandal.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 19 May 2025
The extra cushioned insoles and adjustable slingback straps help with all-day wear.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 11 May 2025
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 May 2025
The upper thins out into a slender strap that wraps around the ankle in a slingback style.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
En route to the Chloé runway show, Camille Rowe balanced a whimsical silk charmeuse apricot pink balloon trouser with a jelly slingback cork wedge sandal.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 19 May 2025
The extra cushioned insoles and adjustable slingback straps help with all-day wear.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 11 May 2025
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“Slingback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slingback. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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