I'm often asked if there's a difference between peep-toed shoes and open-toed shoes.
Well, the answer is yes. Although, technically, peep-toe shoes are open-toed shoes, there is a difference between the two styles -- and open-toed shoes are not really peep-toes.
The difference lies in how much of the toe line is exposed. A peep toe shoe exposes only part of the toes (as seen in the top picture), while open toe shoes expose the entire line of toes (as illustrated in the bottom image).
But if you haven't been making that distinction, don't feel bad -- most people don't. I've even seen a lot of shoe retailers mixing the two labels recently.
And let's face it, when the shoes are this hot, it doesn't really matter what you call them.
Pictured (Top): Oh Deer "Honeymoon"
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Pictured (Bottom): AK Anne Klein "Amber"
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Comments
It helps me to remember by thinking that with Peep Toes, the toes are just taking a little peek. With Open Toe shoes your toes are not taking a peek they’re out there in the open.
I’m still working on explaining the difference between Espadrilles and Wedges.
Hi Gail,
exactly … some people also call peep toes “peek-a-boo toes” but I never really refer to them that way.
While espadrilles sometimes have a wedge heel, they don’t always — in fact, many espadrilles are flats.
But the heel of an espadrille (whatever the height or shape) is woven from or covered with rope, jute, or some other natural fiber.
Whereas a wedge can be made of anything, but is just shaped like a wedge.
Here’s more information on both:
Espadrilles
Wedges
I hope that helped clear it up a little!
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