This article is about footwear. For other uses, see Shoe (disambiguation).

Shoes on the grass

Women's shoes on display in a shop window, 2005.

Fashion shoes A shoe is an item of footwear. Shoes may vary from a simple flip-flop to a complex boot. Shoes may have high or low heels, although in western cultures, high heels are considered a women's style. Shoe materials include leather or canvas. Athletic shoe soles may sometimes be made of rubber.