Walking shoes are a type of footwear designed for comfort and support while walking. Flats, which have five letters, are a type of shoe with a low heel and no lacing. Brogues, which have seven letters, are a type of shoe with decorative perforations and often a wingtip toe cap. BALMORAL, which has eight letters, is a type of shoe with a closed lacing system and a low vamp. All three types of shoes are commonly used as walking shoes.