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
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Adidas created a custom pair of white pointy-toe Samba slingbacks for the star, complete with an ankle strap, kitten heel, and red stripes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 July 2025
Daisy Edgar-Jones beat the heat in a relaxed take on Wimbledon whites, taking in the tennis tournament in a button-down Gucci top and skirt with baby blue pinstripes, plus a simple pearl collar, the Gucci 1947 Raffia bag, kitten-heel slingbacks, and sunglasses.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 14 July 2025
The royal added further to her look, wearing a pair of slingback ballerina flats courtesy of Gianvito Rossi and accessorized with a pair of sunglasses by Louis Vuitton, a favorite designer of the royal.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
Along with her statement-making dress, Queen Letizia wore a pair of soft brown patent leather slingback pumps courtesy of Magrit.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 July 2025
Daisy Edgar-Jones beat the heat in a relaxed take on Wimbledon whites, taking in the tennis tournament in a button-down Gucci top and skirt with baby blue pinstripes, plus a simple pearl collar, the Gucci 1947 Raffia bag, kitten-heel slingbacks, and sunglasses.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 14 July 2025
The royal added further to her look, wearing a pair of slingback ballerina flats courtesy of Gianvito Rossi and accessorized with a pair of sunglasses by Louis Vuitton, a favorite designer of the royal.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
Along with her statement-making dress, Queen Letizia wore a pair of soft brown patent leather slingback pumps courtesy of Magrit.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
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“Slingback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slingback. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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