A slingback is a shoe with a closed toe but an open heel held by a thin strap at the back (from the name: sling — 'loop, suspension'). This style combines the elegance of a closed front with the lightness and freshness of an open heel, so it is ideal for the warm season and the transition between seasons. A slingback looks feminine, refined and slightly retro; it is popular on both a low and a high heel. One of the most iconic modern examples is the two-tone Chanel slingback. The strap at the back can be adjusted, and the open heel visually lightens the shoe. A slingback is an elegant shoe with a closed toe and an open heel on a strap, in which combining the crispness of the front with the lightness of the open heel creates a refined, feminine and slightly retro silhouette, ideal for the warm season.
