Woman Designer Shoes Built for High Chicks

Do you want to learn about the different types of shoes for women? Including shoe styles, shoe names and the most current styles of shoes for women? Well, look no further!

In today’s post, I’m going to walk you through – pun intended 😉 – the various types of shoes for women.

From sneakers to ankle boots to ballerina flats, and over to lesser-known shoe styles such as barefoot shoes and huarache sandals, I've got you covered!

You’ll become familiar with all kinds of shoes and their historical origin. You'll also learn the names of all women's shoe styles and specialized shoe types.

And don’t worry – each shoe type will have a photo or sketch, so you’ll come out of this guide with visual knowledge too!

Sneakers – also called trainers or kicks – were first developed in the 1870s. They were known as plimsolls, as inspired by the book “The Plimsoll Sensation.”

These shoes have since gained traction (literally) throughout the world. By the turn of the 21st century, sneakers such as the Classic Chucks – have become true worldwide favorites. Get a pair in white as it's the optimal color of shoes that go with everything!

Just how many different types of women's shoes are there, you ask? Let’s just say there are plenty. Probably just as many styles as there are parts of a shoe!

And by that, I mean this: as someone who's been working with shoes for over a decade, some of these types of shoes surprised even me!

Don't forget that every few years a new shoe style will pop up. So I'll keep this women's guide to shoes as current as possible. I do feel like I’m continuously discovering new kinds of shoes each day!