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What’s the difference between slingbacks, pumps, and mules?

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Question by So Simple: What’s the difference between slingbacks, pumps, and mules?
I’m trying to figure out what the difference is between slingbacks, pumps, and mules, which are all types of women’s heels, but no one seems to know…I don’t even know what makes a shoe a “slingback” or a “mule” so HELP!!

Best answer:

Answer by bonbon
Slingback – open heel with strap around ankle
Pump – heel closed in
Mule – heel open with no strap

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