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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Ashley showcased the black slingback satin Mary Janes from the brand, a silhouette that plays into the flat slingback movement and the prevalence of Mary Janes and ballet flats.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Thanks to the slingback strap, your feet won’t be slipping on and off on the go, while the square-toe design leaves optimal breathing room for your feet.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
On her feet were a pair of Romy slingback pumps in black.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Birkenstock dropped a new slingback sandal wedge that’s great for dressier occasions, like bridal showers, dinners, and even weddings.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Thanks to the slingback strap, your feet won’t be slipping on and off on the go, while the square-toe design leaves optimal breathing room for your feet.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
On her feet were a pair of Romy slingback pumps in black.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Birkenstock dropped a new slingback sandal wedge that’s great for dressier occasions, like bridal showers, dinners, and even weddings.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
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“Slingback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slingback. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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