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Princeton's WordNet

  1. slingback, slingnoun

    a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel

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  1. slingbacknoun

    A type of women's shoe having a strap behind the heel or ankle

Wikipedia

  1. Slingback

    A slingback is a type of woman's footwear characterized by an ankle strap that crosses only around the back and sides of the ankle and heel, whereas a typical strap completely encircles the ankle all the way around it. It typically has a low vamp front similar to that of classic full shoe heels. Slingbacks can be considered a type of sandal and come in a wide variety of styles from casual to dressy, with heel heights ranging from flat to medium and sometimes high, heel types ranging from as thin as a stiletto to as thick as wedges and they can be both closed or open-toe.Slingback straps are usually adjustable through a buckle or an elastic segment, allowing the wearer to slip their foot into the sandal easily without the need to make further (or any) manual adjustment to the strap or buckle, while still holding the foot in the sandal relatively securely. The buckle can be made of metal, plastic, or even sometimes stone.Classic designs include Chanel's two-tone slingback, introduced in 1957 and relaunched in 2015 by designer Karl Lagerfeld.

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  1. slingback

    A slingback is a type of footwear characterized by a strap that crosses behind the heel or ankle, instead of enclosing the heel entirely. This design prevents the shoe from slipping off while walking. Slingbacks can be in the form of high heels, flats or sandals.

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  1. Slingback

    A slingback is a type of woman's shoe that is backless and is characterized by a strap that crosses behind the heel or ankle. A slingback is distinguishable from an ankle-strap shoe in that the latter has a strap that completely encircles the ankle. Slingbacks can be considered a type of sandal and come in a wide variety of styles from casual to dressy, with heel height ranging from none to high, and they may be either closed or open-toe. They have been fashionable since the 1930s and continue to be popular today. One reason for slingbacks' wide appeal is that they allow the wearer to slip her foot into the shoe easily without needing to make major manual adjustment to the strap or buckle, while still holding the foot in the shoe relatively securely. The buckle can be made of metal, plastic, or even sometimes stone. Nevertheless, when engaging in more vigorous activity such as ballroom dancing, women often find that they need shoes that are more secure than slingbacks. Alternatively, slides are preferable for some women who find that the sling, or back ankle strap, produces blisters.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of slingback in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of slingback in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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