This guide covers the most important shoe-related words in German, organized by category to make learning straightforward.
- All vocabulary is singular and includes plural forms where irregular.
- German nouns include the article (der, die, das).
- English plurals are also provided.
- We avoid pronunciation guides and example sentences for simplicity.
Types of Shoes
German names for common types of shoes you’ll encounter, from casual to formal.
German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | German Article | English Article |
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der Schuh | die Schuhe | shoe | shoes | der | the |
der Stiefel | die Stiefel | boot | boots | der | the |
der Turnschuh | die Turnschuhe | sneaker | sneakers | der | the |
der Pumps | — | pump (women’s shoe) | — | der | the |
der Sandale | die Sandalen | sandal | sandals | die | the |
der Hausschuh | die Hausschuhe | slipper | slippers | der | the |
der Mokassin | die Mokassins | moccasin | moccasins | der | the |
der Clog | die Clogs | clog | clogs | der | the |
der Oxford | die Oxfords | Oxford shoe | Oxford shoes | der | the |
der Ballerina | die Ballerinas | ballet flat | ballet flats | die | the |
Shoe Parts and Accessories
Names for common parts of shoes and related accessories in German.
German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | German Article | English Article |
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die Sohle | die Sohlen | sole | soles | die | the |
der Absatz | die Absätze | heel | heels | der | the |
die Schnürung | die Schnürungen | lacing | lacings | die | the |
der Schnürsenkel | die Schnürsenkel | shoelace | shoelaces | der | the |
das Innenfutter | — | lining | — | das | the |
der Schuhkarton | die Schuhkartons | shoe box | shoe boxes | der | the |
die Einlage | die Einlagen | insole | insoles | die | the |
der Reißverschluss | die Reißverschlüsse | zipper | zippers | der | the |
die Lasche | die Laschen | tongue (of shoe) | tongues | die | the |
der Knopf | die Knöpfe | button | buttons | der | the |
Materials and Qualities
Common German words for materials and qualities used in shoe descriptions.
German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | German Article | English Article |
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das Leder | — | leather | — | das | the |
der Stoff | die Stoffe | fabric | fabrics | der | the |
das Gummi | — | rubber | — | das | the |
der Kunststoff | — | plastic | — | der | the |
die Synthetik | — | synthetic material | — | die | the |
die Naht | die Nähte | seam | seams | die | the |
wasserdicht | — | waterproof | — | — | — |
atmungsaktiv | — | breathable | — | — | — |
bequem | — | comfortable | — | — | — |
langlebig | — | durable | — | — | — |
Related Vocabulary
Other useful German shoe-related words and phrases.
German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | German Article | English Article |
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der Schuster | die Schuster | cobbler | cobblers | der | the |
die Schuhgröße | die Schuhgrößen | shoe size | shoe sizes | die | the |
die Schuhspitze | die Schuhspitzen | toe (of shoe) | toes | die | the |
der Schuhanzieher | die Schuhanzieher | shoehorn | shoehorns | der | the |
der Absatz | die Absätze | heel | heels | der | the |
der Schuhwechsel | — | changing of shoes | — | der | the |
das Paar | die Paare | pair | pairs | das | the |
anprobieren | — | to try on | — | — | — |
passen | — | to fit | — | — | — |
ausziehen | — | to take off (shoes) | — | — | — |
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- English Singular: shoe
- English Plural: shoes
- English Article: the
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025