Slingback Pumps: The Best Pointed and Low-Heel Styles to Buy
Slingback Pumps: The Best Pointed and Low-Heel Styles to Buy
A slingback pump is a closed-toe heel with an open back held by a strap around the heel, and the pointed version is the most elegant shoe you can wear with trousers and a dress alike. Our designer slingbacks edit includes the new Khaite Eve slingback pump, an asymmetric pointed pump in bordeaux nappa lambskin on an 8.5 cm heel.
Here is how to choose a slingback, the pairs we rate, and how they compare on each house’s own details.
How to choose a slingback pump
The heel. A kitten heel for all day, 8 cm and above for evening.
The toe. A pointed toe lengthens the leg; a square toe is more relaxed.
The strap. An elastic strap stays put; a buckle lets you adjust it. The Eve envelops and secures the foot through its asymmetric cut instead.
The edit
1. Eve Slingback Pump in Bordeaux
Elegantly asymmetric and pointed, in nappa lambskin with a calfskin sole, 8.5 cm heel. Made in Italy, true to size.
2. Roger Vivier Rose Vivier Slingback Pumps in Black Leather
Roger Vivier in black leather, the classic.
3. Gianvito Rossi Regina Slingbacks
The Gianvito Rossi Regina slingback.
4. JACQUEMUS The High Cubisto Slingbacks in Black
JACQUEMUS high Cubisto slingbacks in black.
5. Versace Camille Patent Leather Slingbacks 85 mm in Burgundy
Versace burgundy patent on an 85 mm heel.
6. Magda Butrym Rose slingback pumps in cream satin
Magda Butrym in cream satin, for weddings.
7. Sebastian Milano Louise Slingback
The Sebastian Milano Louise slingback.
How the slingback pumps compare
| Piece | Material, as the house states it | Heel, as the house states it | Size range at Coveti |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eve Slingback Pump in Bordeaux | Nappa (upper 100% lambskin, sole 100% calfskin) | 8.5 cm | 35 EU to 42 EU (8 sizes) |
| Roger Vivier Rose Vivier Slingback Pumps in Black Leather | Black leather | Not published by the house | 35 EU to 42 EU (8 sizes) |
| Versace Camille Patent Leather Slingbacks 85 mm in Burgundy | Patent leather | 85 mm | 35 EU to 41 EU (13 sizes) |
| Magda Butrym Rose slingback pumps in cream satin | Satin | Not published by the house | 35 EU to 41 EU (7 sizes) |
How we compared: the material and the heel are the wording each house uses on its own product page; the size range is read from the live Coveti listing on 7 November 2026. Cells marked Not published by the house are details the brand does not state. We list no prices because they change by market.
How to wear slingback pumps
With trousers, a slingback shows a flash of heel that makes a cropped leg look finished; the Khaite Gruna pant in silk is a good partner. With a skirt, keep legs bare in warm months and wear sheer tights in winter. Bordeaux, like the Eve, goes with black, navy and camel as easily as black does. For a lower heel see our pointed-toe pumps guide.
Fit
The strap should sit just below the ankle bone without digging in. Khaite sizes footwear in Italian EU sizes and lists the Eve as true to size; Coveti carries whole sizes from 35 EU to 42 EU.
Slingback pumps around the world
In the United States “slingback pumps” averages about 3,600 searches a month and jumps in March. The UK searches “slingback heels” about 6,600 times a month. In the UAE “slingback heels” is about 320 a month, steady through the year. Figures are DataForSEO 12-month averages to September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Are slingbacks comfortable?
A well-cut slingback with a heel of 8 cm and below is comfortable for an evening. The strap stops the heel slipping, which is where most pumps rub.
Are slingbacks still in style?
Yes. Pointed slingbacks in nappa and patent are a fixture of the current collections, from Khaite to Roger Vivier.
Can you wear slingbacks in winter?
Yes, with sheer tights and with trousers that cover the ankle.
Does the Khaite Eve slingback run true to size?
Yes. Khaite lists it as true to size and recommends your normal EU size.
Read next: Pointed-toe pumps, Kitten heel sandals, Khaite shoes.
By Coveti Editorial. Updated 7 November 2026. Curated by the Coveti Studio.
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