Spikes Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I imagine that this question has been answered before, but today i was oogling over some fabulous 3.5 inch holiday party slides in a department store circular and it struck me, what is the difference between slides and mules? Are they one in the same or is there something that makes a slide different from a mule? Looking to share my fetish with like-minded individuals. I love to wear classic opera pumps in public with 4-5 inch stiletto heels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docs41 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I'm no authority but I believe while both styles are backless, slides are open-toe and mules are closed. If the shoe fits-buy it!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Slides are the American name and Mules the British/European term. Generally as Docs41 says slides do tend to be open toed but both styles are usually called Mules in the UK. Also, I have seen open toe mules called clogs. This is WRONG as a clog always has a wooden sole, closed toe and isn't always backless and could even be a boot. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielinheels Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Open toe and back shoes that don't have a wedge heel, I've always called slides. the shoes in docs41's avatar is an example. if it's a low flat heel i just simply call it a sandal. If the front is closed and has a low or mid height heel, I'll call it a mule. some of the first women's shoes I remember wearing were a pair of dark green mules with about a 2 inch heel that I absolutely ADORED. wooden bottom, closed off = clogs, I've never worn a pair of clogs =/ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirted-UK Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Like Dr Shoe I have always regarded Slides as an American name for shoes that we call Mules here in the UK. "You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave ! " The Eagles, "Hotel California" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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