benoittodd Posted December 11, 2010 Posted December 11, 2010 My girlfriend loves these types of mules (maybe with a slightly shorter heel), but I haven't found a place that sells a decent variety at a reasonable cost. Where can I find them? http://0.tqn.com/d/shoes/1/0/c/1729-124669-d.jpg I've also seen mules like the one in the attached, but with a strap closer to the ankle so the shoe moves less. Something similar to this, but with a much thinner strap. How are these called, and where can they be found? http://www.shoebuy.com/pi/class/class334804_183022_lg.jpg Thanks.
pussyinboots Posted December 11, 2010 Posted December 11, 2010 My girlfriend loves these types of mules (maybe with a slightly shorter heel), but I haven't found a place that sells a decent variety at a reasonable cost. Where can I find them? http://0.tqn.com/d/shoes/1/0/c/1729-124669-d.jpg I've also seen mules like the one in the attached, but with a strap closer to the ankle so the shoe moves less. Something similar to this, but with a much thinner strap. How are these called, and where can they be found? http://www.shoebuy.com/pi/class/class334804_183022_lg.jpg Thanks. The second pair are not mules...technically, as they have a strap. Mules do not have any straps. Take a look at Zappos - they stock masses of shoe lines: www.zappos.com "Good Girls keep diaries....Bad Girls just don't have the time...!:icon_twisted:"
BoyLegs Posted December 11, 2010 Posted December 11, 2010 I haven't seen many of these recently. My wife has a pair from BCBGirls she bought several years ago; here is a picture. I believe they are called "Corinne". They were on endless.com, but the inventory there is down to the absolute bottom of the barrel. This style seems to come and go. In my experience, they're not like almond-toe pumps that you are almost always going to be able to find somewhere. Over the past fifteen years, I have reached saturation with mules, clogs and other push-on types. However, if there is one style of mule I can still enjoy, this is it. And with pants, the backs don't often show anyway.
Dr. Shoe Posted December 11, 2010 Posted December 11, 2010 The second pair are not mules...technically, as they have a strap. Mules do not have any straps. Take a look at Zappos - they stock masses of shoe lines: www.zappos.com Actually that isn't strictly true, a mule is any kind of backless shoe. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
Phoenix Posted December 14, 2010 Posted December 14, 2010 Actually that isn't strictly true, a mule is any kind of backless shoe. Thank you, I didn't know that.
pussyinboots Posted December 14, 2010 Posted December 14, 2010 Actually that isn't strictly true, a mule is any kind of backless shoe. Well I beg to differ, the common definitions state that a mule is - "a slipper or shoe that has no counter or strap to fit around the heel" - a slingback has a strap. Definition: http://www.ehow.com/about_5074898_definition-mule-shoes.html Dictionary Definition (2nd entry): http://www.thefreedictionary.com/mule Dictionary Definition (last entry): http://www.yourdictionary.com/mule Don't take my word for it though....read what other girls have to say: http://forum.purseblog.com/christian-louboutin-shoes/slingback-question-595404.html ....whatever....a mule is a delightfully feminine shoe. "Good Girls keep diaries....Bad Girls just don't have the time...!:icon_twisted:"
Puffer Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 Pussy: your definitions actually support what Dr Shoe says, and most of us believed to be the case anyway! A mule is simply a backless shoe, i.e. it has no solid back piece (counter) or sling-back. A sling-back shoe worn with the strap down becomes a mule. A mule may still have a number of straps over the top of the foot; only if anything goes back round the heel (or ankle) does it cease to be a mule. My understanding is that an open-toed mule may also be called a 'slide', although that term is not traditional in the UK. Someone will no doubt tell me if I am wrong on that. I would however be glad to know when a shoe becomes a sandal. Some manufacturers, sellers or wearers call any shoe with an open toe and/or open heel a 'sandal' - but to my mind a true sandal has to have open sides (or no sides), regardless of the toe and heel - although an open-toed mule is always a sandal too! It probably doesn't matter: the lighter and more open (more 'strappy') a shoe is, the more we tend to regard it and wear it as a sandal. Anyone have a view on this?
Michou Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 My girlfriend loves these types of mules (maybe with a slightly shorter heel), but I haven't found a place that sells a decent variety at a reasonable cost. Where can I find them? http://0.tqn.com/d/shoes/1/0/c/1729-124669-d.jpg I've also seen mules like the one in the attached, but with a strap closer to the ankle so the shoe moves less. Something similar to this, but with a much thinner strap. How are these called, and where can they be found? http://www.shoebuy.com/pi/class/class334804_183022_lg.jpg Thanks. I often see quite a number of mules similar to the ones you are looking for, on eBay (US sizes 10 & 11).
pussyinboots Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 Pussy: your definitions actually support what Dr Shoe says, and most of us believed to be the case anyway! A mule is simply a backless shoe, i.e. it has no solid back piece (counter) or sling-back. A sling-back shoe worn with the strap down becomes a mule. A mule may still have a number of straps over the top of the foot; only if anything goes back round the heel (or ankle) does it cease to be a mule. My understanding is that an open-toed mule may also be called a 'slide', although that term is not traditional in the UK. Someone will no doubt tell me if I am wrong on that. I would however be glad to know when a shoe becomes a sandal. Some manufacturers, sellers or wearers call any shoe with an open toe and/or open heel a 'sandal' - but to my mind a true sandal has to have open sides (or no sides), regardless of the toe and heel - although an open-toed mule is always a sandal too! It probably doesn't matter: the lighter and more open (more 'strappy') a shoe is, the more we tend to regard it and wear it as a sandal. Anyone have a view on this? OK. I conceed that I may have gotten my wires crossed. On further viewing, the second pair are actually backless, with a strap across the instep........and yes - a mule is any backless shoe. "Good Girls keep diaries....Bad Girls just don't have the time...!:icon_twisted:"
Puffer Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 OK. I conceed that I may have gotten my wires crossed. On further viewing, the second pair are actually backless, with a strap across the instep........and yes - a mule is any backless shoe. Graciously said, Pussy. As an informed female, do you have a view on the sandal-shoe distinction?
pussyinboots Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 Graciously said, Pussy. As an informed female, do you have a view on the sandal-shoe distinction? In my book...a sandal must be open and strappy. In other words, the straps provide the same support as the upper of a shoe would do, whilst providing the open-ness for warm weather, which is of course, what a sandal is designed for. I adore strappy sandals. They are my second favourite stiletto style after......mules! "Good Girls keep diaries....Bad Girls just don't have the time...!:icon_twisted:"
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