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Hi girls,

Stupid question I know, (mind you that's how you get to know stuff!!!).
I keep reading about girls here refering to some kind of footwear called 'pumps'.
What sort of style are they???????
In the Uk many years ago, pumps(slang) or plimsolls were the fore-runner to trainers. I used to wear them for gym class and they certainly didn't have large heels (mores the pity).
I use to hate them, as they had the look and smell of cut down wellies.

Charlotte xx

My definition of "pumps" are close toed heeled ladies shoes. They have heels of various heights and they are considered dressy. Maybe some of our sisters can add to this.
Virginia

Hi there,

Virginia had it right. I don't really think I can explain it better at least. They are just high heels. Pumps can be any height of heel, but when I hear women talk about pumps they are usually referring to heels that are 3" or higher.

Beauty

I agree with Virginia, they are heels.

Hi girls

Thanks for the answer to my question. Yes, I call them 'High Heels' or 'Dress shoes', I just did not connect. You learn something new every day.
Those pumps in the photo were gorgeous Donna and just my colour. I wish it were those I'd worn at school, although they would not have been much good for climbing ropes etc.....

Thankyou

Charlotte xx

In the UK, pumps are called "court shoes." In the US, if someone refers to "court shoes," you usually expect them to have a "swoosh" on the side.
Tamara Segunda

That is funney when I think of court shoes I think of either tenneis court or basket ball court shoes as they usaully requare shoes that do not scuff the serface of the hard wood floor or the tennis courts. I have not heard the term Swoosh before TamaraSegunda, could you explain it to me I would really like to know.

Jessie

Hey Y'all,
Donna's got it right, those are definitely "pumps", but they don't necessarily have to be High Heels. I've seen pumps with a one inch heel also. It seems to be a generic term for a closed toe dress shoe.

Hugs,
Kyra

P.S. - I love the 4" variety. My fav.

She was probably referring to the Nike logo, commonly referred to as a swoosh. Not to be confused with the chilling whoosh of menthactin, or with the 'swish' someone would make assumtions about if they caught you wearing pumps (or 'court shoes')...

Thanks, Violet! Yes, I was thinking of the Nike "Swoosh" logo on the side of their sports shoes.
.......Tamara Segunda.