So What’s the Difference?
Slides & Mules Flats & Loafers
Shoes, shoes, shoes! So much shoe terminology! What is the real difference between slides, mules, flats, and loafers? They are all flat and slip on right?
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Slides are open back, they slip on, are open toe, and can be flat or with a heel.
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Mules are open back, they slip on, are closed toe, and can be flat or with a heel.
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Flats , or ballet flats have a closed back, they slip on, don’t have laces or fastenings, have more flexibility, and don’t have a heel.
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Loafers have a closed back, they slip on, don’t have laces or fastenings, have less flexibility in the toe and sole area, and can be flat or with a low heel.
Popular brands
Slides: Adidas, Chloe, Anine Bing, Versace
Mules: Sam Edelman, Aerosoles, Kurt Geiger, Soludos
Flats: Birdies, Rothy’s, Margaux, Valentino
Loafers: Tods, Gucci, Tory Burch, Jack Rogers
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