The sling back heel just has a strap that goes around the back of the achilles heel. This provides a more elegant look while still achieving the function of stabilization.
Slingbacks can be considered a type of sandal and come in a variety of styles, with heel heights ranging from flat to high, heel types ranging from as thin as a stiletto to as thick as wedges and they may be either closed or open-toe.

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