100+ most common English shoes vocabulary

Shoes vocabulary	Illustration
Sneakers /ˈsniːkərz/ (n)
Loafers /ˈloʊfarz/ (n)
Oxfords /ˈɒksfərdz/ (n)
Brogues /broʊɡz/ (n)
Derby /ˈderbi/ (n)
Monk straps /mʌŋk stræps/ (n)
Chelsea boots /ˈtʃelsi buːts/ (n)
Chukka boots /ˈtʃʌkə buːts/ (n)
Moccasins /ˈmɒkəsɪnz/ (n)
Espadrilles /ˌespəˈdrɪlz/ (n)
Sandals /ˈsændlz/ (n)
Flip-flops /ˈflɪpˌflɒps/ (n)
Boat shoes/ top-siders/ deck shoes /boʊt ʃuz/ (n)
Wingtips/ Full Brogues /ˈwɪŋˌtɪps/ (n)
Ankle boots /ˈæŋkl buːts/ (n)
Slip-ons /slɪp ɒnz/ (n)

Shoes vocabulary	Illustration
Ankle booties/ ankle boots /ˈæŋkl ˈbʊtiz/ (n)
Ballet flats /ˈbæleɪ flæts/ (n)
Block heels /blɒk hiːlz/ (n)
Comma heels /ˈkɒmə hiːlz/ (n)
Cone heels /koʊn hiːlz/ (n)
Cork high heels /kɔrk haɪ hiːlz/ (n)
Corset heels /ˈkɔrsɪt hiːlz/ (n)
Cuban heels /ˈkjuːbən hiːlz/ (n)
Decorative heels /ˈdɛkərətɪv hiːlz/ (n)
Flare heels /flɛər hiːlz/ (n)
French heels /frɛntʃ hiːlz/ (n)
High-heeled boots /haɪ hiːld buːts/ (n)
Kitten heels /ˈkɪtən hiːlz/ (n)
Peep-toe heels /piːp-toʊ hiːlz/ (n)
Platform heels /ˈplæt.fɔːrm hiːlz/ (n)
Pumps /pʌmps/ (n)
Spool heels /spuːl hiːlz/ (n)
Square heels /skwɛər hiːlz/ (n)
Stilettos /stɪˈlɛtoʊz/ (n)
Wedges /wɛdʒɪz/ (n)

Shoes vocabulary	Illustration
Work boots /wɜːk buːts/ (n)
Hiking boots /ˈhaɪkɪŋ buːts/ (n)
Formal shoes /ˈfɔːrml ʃuz/ (n)
Safety boots /ˈseɪfti bʊts/ (n)
ESD shoes /iːɛsˈdiː ʃuz/ (n)
Chef shoes /ʃɛf ʃuz/ (n)
Medical shoes /ˈmɛdɪkl ʃuz/ (n)
Chemical resistant shoes /ˈkɛmɪkl rɪˈzɪstənt ʃuz/ (n)
Waterproof shoes /ˈwɔtərpruːf ʃuz/ (n)
Heat resistant shoes /hiːt rɪˈzɪstənt ʃuz/ (n)
Fire resistant shoes /faɪər rɪˈzɪstənt ʃuz/ (n)
Cold resistant shoes /koʊld rɪˈzɪstənt ʃuz/ (n)

Shoes vocabulary	Meaning	Illustration
Upper /ˈʌpər/ (n)	the top part of a shoe that covers a person's foot and to which the heel and the sole are attached
Sole /soʊl/ (n)	the bottom part of the foot that touches the ground when you stand or walk, or the bottom part of a shoe that touches the ground, usually not including the heel
Insole /ˈɪn.soʊl/ (n)	a piece of material inside a shoe on which your foot rests, or a piece of material that you put in a shoe to make it warmer or more comfortable
Heel /hil/ (n)	the part of the bottom of a shoe that lifts the back of the foot higher than the front
Toe /toʊ/ (n)	the part of a sock, shoe, or other foot covering that goes over the toes
Vamp /væmp/ (n)	the front part of the top of a shoe
Quarter /ˈkwɔrtər/ (n)	the part of the shoe that covers the sides and back of the foot behind the vamp
Eyelets /ˈaɪ.ləts/ (n)	a small hole in the material, the edge of which is protected by a ring of metal, through which a piece of string, a shoelace, etc. is put to fasten something
Tongue /tʌŋ/ (n)	a part of an object that is tongue-shaped, especially the piece of material that is under the laces in a shoe
Collar /ˈkɒlər/ (n)	The top edge of the quarter, where you insert your foot, is often padded for extra comfort.
Lining /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/ (n)	surrounds the foot, to keep the foot feeling cozy and dry, while also helping to maintain the right humidity level inside the footwear
Pull tab /pʊl tæb/ (n)	the small loop attached to the back part of a boot’s opening over the heel area, to make it easier for the boot to be pulled on or off without pulling on the entire collar.
Saddle /ˈsædəl/ (n)	the part in the middle, between the vamp and the quarter.
Outsole /ˈaʊt.soʊl/ (n)	the piece of hard material on the bottom of the shoe
Midsole /ˈmɪd.soʊl/ (n)	the material layer under the insole but over the outsole

Shoes vocabulary

Material

Leather

/ˈlɛðər/

(n)

Suede

/sweɪd/

(n)

Canvas

/ˈkænvəs/

(n)

Mesh

/mɛʃ/

(n)

Synthetic

/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/

(n)

Rubber

/ˈrʌbər/

(n)

Nylon

/ˈnaɪlɒn/

(n)

Polyester

/ˌpɒlɪˈɛstər/

(n)

Knit

/nɪt/

(n)

Velvet

/ˈvɛlvɪt/

(n)

Denim

/ˈdɛnɪm/

(n)

Cotton

/ˈkɒtən/

(n)

Gore-tex

/ˈɡɔr tɛks/

(n)

Patent leather

/ˈpeɪtənt ˈlɛðər/

(n)

Microfiber

/ˈmaɪkroʊˌfaɪbər/

(n)

Neoprene

/ˈniːoʊˌpriːn/

(n)

Cordura

/kɔrˈdʊərə/

(n)

Twill

/twɪl/

(n)

Wool

/wʊl/

(n)

Condition

New

/njuː/

(adj)

Used

/juːzd/

(adj)

Old

/oʊld/

(adj)

Well-worn

/wɛl wɔrn/

(adj)

Brand new

/brænd nuː/

(n)

Secondhand

/ˈsɛkəndˌhænd/

(adj)

Vintage

/ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

(adj)

Pre-owned

/priː ˈoʊnd/

(adj)

Damaged

/ˈdæmɪdʒd/

(adj)

Scuffed

/skʌft/

(adj)

Dirty

/ˈdɜrti/

(adj)

Well-kept

/wɛl kɛpt/

(adj)

Polished

/ˈpɒlɪʃt/

(adj)

Untouched

/ənˈtʌtʃt/

(adj)

Refurbished

/rɪˈfɜrbɪʃt/

(adj)

Size

Size

/saɪz/

(n)

Length

/lɛŋθ/

(n)

Width

/wɪdθ/

(n)

Fit

/fɪt/

(adj)

Tight

/taɪt/

(adj)

Loose

/luːs/

(adj)

Snug

/snʌɡ/

(adj)

Roomy

/ˈruːmi/

(adj)

Half-size

/hæf saɪz/

(adj)

True to size

/truː tuː saɪz/

(adj)

Upsize

/ʌp saɪz/

(v)

Downsize

/daʊn saɪz/

(v)

Sizing chart

/ˈsaɪzɪŋ ʧɑrt/

(n)

Insole length

/ˈɪnsoʊl lɛŋθ/

(n)

Customer inquiring about sizes

C: Excuse me, can you help me find these shoes in a size 8?
S: Of course, let me check our inventory. I'll be right back.

Trying on shoes

C: I'd like to try on these sneakers in a size 7, please.
S: Sure, here you go. The fitting room is right over there. Let me know if you need a different size.

Asking about discounts

C: Are there any discounts or promotions going on right now?
S: We currently have a buy one, get one 50% off promotion on selected items. Would you like to take advantage of that?

Returning a purchase

C: I bought these shoes last week, but they're not comfortable. Can I return them?
S: Certainly. Do you have the receipt? We can process the return for you.

Assisting with shoe care products

C: I'm looking for something to clean and protect my leather shoes. Any recommendations?
S: Yes, we have a leather care kit right here. It includes a cleaner, conditioner, and protector. It works wonders on leather shoes.