The term 'kind of shoe' can be defined by the following crossword solutions: ELEVATOR (8 letters), GEM (3 letters), Flats (5 letters), BROGUE (6 letters), SADDLE (6 letters), and Opentoe (7 letters). ELEVATOR shoes are a type of footwear with thick soles that make the wearer appear taller. Gems are a type of dress shoe with a pointed toe and a low heel. Flats are a type of shoe with a flat sole and no heel. Brogues are a type of shoe with decorative perforations and serrations on the toe cap. SADDLE shoes are a type of shoe with two-tone leather and a SADDLE-shaped panel across the instep. Opentoe shoes are a type of shoe with an open toe and usually a heel.