A CLOG is a type of shoe with a thick sole and often an upper part made of wood. A BROGAN is a heavy, ankle-high shoe with a thick sole that was traditionally worn by Irish peasants. Heels are a type of shoe with a raised back portion that lifts the HEEL of the foot higher than the toes. Scarpetto is an Italian style of shoe with a low HEEL and a pointed toe. Pumps are a type of shoe with a low-cut front and usually a HEEL. Slipons are shoes without laces or buckles that can be easily slipped on and off. Opentoe shoes have an open front, usually with straps or buckles, and no covering over the toes. Stilettos are a type of high-heeled shoe with a very thin, tall HEEL.