Frankenshoe noun [C]
UK /ˈfræŋ.kən.ʃuː/ US /ˈfræŋ.kən.ʃuː/
a shoe that is a combination of two or more very different styles
Nowadays, though, Frankenshoes have gotten even weirder. There are sneakers turned into dress shoes and dress shoes turned into sneakers. We are living in a veritable golden age for the Frankenshoe, surrounded by new releases of mix-and-match footwear. Whether you like them or not, they’re still being released, still being discussed and, crucially, bought.
[ssense.com, 8 July 2024]
snoafer noun [C]
UK /ˈsnəʊ.fəʳ/ US /ˈsnoʊ.fɚ/
a shoe that is a combination of a sneaker and a loafer
Is it a sneaker? Is it a loafer? This hybrid shoe that laughs in the face of God doesn’t have to decide. The snoafer, which won’t be available until August, recently joined the club of odd-looking shoes going viral on social media.
[morningbrew.com, 28 April 2024]
sneakerina noun [C]
UK /ˌsniː.kəˈriː.nə/ US /ˌsniː.kəˈriː.nə/
a shoe that is a combination of a sneaker and a ballerina shoe
Hold onto your shoelaces because the fashion world just got flipped on its head with the outrageous emergence of the sneakerina! Yes, folks, the wacky lovechild of a ballerina flat and a sneaker has stomped its way into the spotlight as the must-have footwear for spring.
[wearandchill.com, 9 February 2025]