Synonyms and antonyms of Shoes, boots and slippers in British Thesaurus

Birkenstock ()

a shoe known for being very comfortable. Birkenstocks have the reputation of being worn mostly by people who care for the environment and try to live a healthy life.

boat shoe (noun)

a flat canvas or leather shoe with a rubber sole designed to stop you slipping on wet surfaces

boot (noun)

a type of shoe that covers all of your foot and part of your leg. You often wear boots to protect your feet and legs, for example from snow or rain

boot (noun)

British a type of shoe that you wear for a particular sport

brogues (noun)

strong leather shoes with a pattern of holes and stitches

chappal (noun)

Indian English a shoe consisting of a flat bottom with one thin piece of leather attached to it, that goes between the first two toes

clodhoppers (noun)

informalhumorous large heavy shoes

clog (noun)

a shoe with a wooden sole (=bottom part), especially a shoe that does not cover your heel

court shoe (noun)

British a very plain type of woman’s shoe with a small heel and no fastening. The American word is pump.

cowboy boots (noun)

high leather boots with raised heels and pointed toes

crosstrainer (noun)

a type of sports shoe designed for several different activities

deck shoe (noun)

a flat shoe that is made of thick cloth and has a rubber bottom

desert boot (noun)

a low boot made of suede (=soft leather with a slightly rough surface) that covers your ankles

Doc Martens ()

strong shoes or boots with thick flat soles

espadrille (noun)

a light shoe with the top part made of canvas (=strong cloth) and the bottom made of twisted rope

flats (noun)

mainly American shoes without heels or with very low heels

flip-flop (noun)

a rubber shoe without a top or back, held to your foot by a strap in the shape of a ‘V’ that goes between your toes

galoshes (noun)

special rubber shoes that you wear over ordinary shoes to protect them when it rains

gumboot (noun)

Britishold-fashioned a wellington

heels (noun)

women’s shoes with high heels

high heels (noun)

women’s shoes that have high heels

hobnailed boot (noun)

a large heavy boot whose sole (=bottom part) is fixed on with large nails

jackboot (noun)

a heavy military boot that covers the bottom part of your leg up to the knee and is made of thick leather

kitten heels (noun)

fashionable women’s shoes with a low heel

lace-ups (noun)

informal shoes that you tie with laces

loafer (noun)

a low leather shoe that you slip on and do not need to tie

moccasin (noun)

a soft leather shoe with a flat heel

mule (noun)

a slipper or shoe that has no upper part around the heel

overshoe (noun)

a shoe that fits over an ordinary shoe and keeps it dry in wet weather

oxfords (noun)

strong leather shoes that you fasten with shoelaces

platforms (noun)

shoes that have a very thick bottom part and make you look much taller

plimsoll (noun)

Britishold-fashioned a light shoe made from strong cotton on the top and rubber on the bottom, used for playing games and sports

pump (noun)

British a shoe made of strong cloth, worn by children for doing sports at school

pump (noun)

British a flat shoe that does not fasten and is worn for dancing

pump (noun)

mainly American a plain type of woman’s shoe that has a heel and does not fasten

pump (noun)

a shiny type of man’s shoe that does not fasten and is worn for formal occasions

Rollerblade ()

a type of boot with a single row of small wheels along the bottom, used for moving quickly along, especially for fun or as a sport

roller skate (noun)

a boot with four small wheels on the bottom used for moving quickly along, especially for fun or as a sport

runners (noun)

Americaninformal strong comfortable shoes designed for doing sports, but which many people wear as informal clothing

sandal (noun)

a light shoe that is partly open on top and does not cover your heel or toes

shoe (noun)

something that you wear on each foot, usually over socks

shoe (noun)

relating to shoes, or used for shoes

skate (noun)

a type of shoe with a thin metal blade on the bottom, used for moving quickly on ice

skate (noun)

a type of shoe with four thick wheels on the bottom, used for moving quickly on a smooth surface

slide (noun)

a shoe that covers the front of the foot and is very low at the back

slingback (noun)

a type of woman’s shoe with a narrow band round the heel

slip-on (noun)

a shoe that you do not need to fasten

slipper (noun)

a soft comfortable shoe that you wear in your house

slip-slops (noun)

South African rubber shoes without a top or back, held to your foot by a strap in the shape of a “V” that goes between your toes; flip-flops

sneaker (noun)

mainly Americaninformal trainers that you wear for playing sports

snowshoe (noun)

a flat frame that you fit onto the bottom of your shoe so that you can walk on deep snow

spikes (noun)

sports shoes with short pointed pieces of metal on the bottom

stiletto (noun)

a shoe that has a thin high heel

tackie (noun)

South Africaninformal a shoe used when playing sport or for relaxing in

takkie (noun)

another spelling of tackie

tennis shoe (noun)

a shoe with a rubber sole (=bottom) that is used for playing tennis and other sports

thong (noun)

American and Australian a flip-flop

trainers (noun)

British strong, comfortable shoes which are designed for doing sports in, but which many people wear as informal clothing

training shoe (noun)

British a trainer

waders (noun)

rubber boots or a combination of trousers and rubber boots that people wear when they stand in water to fish

wedge (noun)

a shoe with a high heel that forms a solid unit with the bottom of the shoe

wellie (noun)

Britishinformal a rubber or plastic boot that does not let water in

wellington (noun)

British a wellie

welly ()

another spelling of wellie

wingtip (noun)

American a type of man’s shoe that has a pattern of holes on the front