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Top Slingback Shoes for Women

By Desiree Stimpert, About.com

Easy to wear and loaded with style, slingbacks are easily one of my favorite women's shoe styles. Here are a few of the finest.

1. Pelle Moda "Xcite" - Sexy Slingbacks

These sexy shoes don't just rate among my favorite slingbacks, they're among my favorite shoes of any style. The scariness of the 5" stacked heel is offset a little by the concealed platform sole, which is fairly substantial. The peep-toe design is super-hot, and the color choices are amazing. I'm particularly smitten with the army green eel and the light blue patent -- both of which are very unique.

2. Bronx Shoes "Bizz" - Colorful Sling-Backs

Combining warm-weather colors with suede uppers, these shoes are cute, sexy and fun all in one package. The covered 3.5" heels and partially concealed platform soles add another element of surprise to the package, but by far the most notable feature of these sandals is the shades they're offered in: purple, pink, and turquoise. They look great in black too as well.

3. Vince Camuto "Jon" - Gorgeous and Unique Slingback Sandals

Extremely gorgeous and inspiringly original, these artistic slingbacks feature reptile-embossed leather uppers, and 4" triangular shaped heels. They're also smashing in solid cream leather --but the real show stealer is the bright multi-colored version. These stunners can go casual or dressy.

4. Matisse "Chelsea" - Closed-Toe Slingbacks

A total departure from most of the slingbacks on this list, these stylish shoes are best worn with jeans or pants. The pointy toe and gathered upper give the illusion of a chic boot, but the back-tied strap delivers the freedom of a sling-back. The black version is nice, but the chocolate is luscious.

5. BCBG Max Azria "Templa" - Chic, Low-Heeled Slingbacks

It's the metallic gold accents that take these slingbacks to a whole new level -- and the classic color combinations don't hurt any either. Available in navy, gold or white leather, these chic thong sandals feature 1.5" round heels and loads of style. Shoes like these are a great way to inject a bit of personality into your wardrobe without getting too quirky.

6. RSVP "Daina" - Bright Patent Slingbacks

Totally cute and utterly irresistible, these skimpy sling-back sandals have 3.5" heels with metallic trim, patent leather uppers in some of the season's hottest colors. Offered in fuchsia, kiwi, lemon, red or black, these gems will work with just about anything in your Spring or Summer wardrobe.

7. Oh Deer "Twiggy" - Metallic Woven Sling-Backs

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What I like about these unique sling-backs is that they combine their metallic woven mesh uppers with cork heels. So they're sexy and shimmery, while still being on the casual side -- and they're awesome in black as well.

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