The bulk update request #2663 is active.

create alias open_toe_footwear (4) -> toeless_footwear (8271)
create alias open_toes (1) -> toeless_footwear (8271)
create alias open_toed_shoes (2) -> toeless_shoes (453)

Reason: These appear to be the same tags, and the toeless_* tags are both more common and have implications set up.

EDIT: The bulk update request #2663 (forum #338041) has been approved by @slyroon.

There's a difference between open toe (where toes are open but still in the shoe) and toeless (where toe touches the ground).

post #2005004 post #552180

Edit: currently what's tagged as "open toe" or "toeless" is very inconsistent, I'll get on it.

(Desperate for feedback on topic #33976)

waydence said:
There's a distinction that can be drawn between open toe footwear (where toes are open but still in the shoe, also called peep toe) and toeless footwear (where toes touch the ground).

post #2005004 post #552180

Edit: currently what's tagged as "open toe" or "toeless" is very inconsistent, I'll get on it.

(Desperate for feedback on topic #33976)

Having a sole doesn't make it not toeless. The toes aren't enclosed, so it's toeless.

furrin_gok said:
Having a sole doesn't make it not toeless. The toes aren't enclosed, so it's toeless.

What's the correct name then?
Wouldn't sole be a sort of enclosure though?

After looking at how those tags are used, I must concede that the distinction between toeless_* and open_toe_* is not recognized by most people.

Another thing I noticed is that sandals are often tagged as open_toe_* (technically correct, but they're their own category). Around half of open_toe_footwear was mistagged, similar story with open_toe_heels.

Because of that, I suggest wat8548 to alias every open_toe_* tag to open_toe_(disambiguation) since it's clearly too ambiguous.

Still looking for better tags for toeless shoes with and without sole under toes.

waydence said:
After looking at how those tags are used, I must concede that the distinction between toeless_* and open_toe_* is not recognized by most people.

Another thing I noticed is that sandals are often tagged as open_toe_* (technically correct, but they're their own category). Around half of open_toe_footwear was mistagged, similar story with open_toe_heels.

Because of that, I suggest wat8548 to alias every open_toe_* tag to open_toe_(disambiguation) since it's clearly too ambiguous.

Still looking for better tags for toeless shoes with and without sole under toes.

You don't necessarily have to give up on a tag just because it's commonly misapplied. I've been waging war on people who tag pantsless when they mean bottomless more or less since the former tag's inception. I will say that you will probably find it a lonely battle fighting for issues as niche as subtly different styles of shoes, so it's probably only a good idea to persist with this project if you have a personal desire to browse the results.

wat8548 said:
You don't necessarily have to give up on a tag just because it's commonly misapplied. I've been waging war on people who tag pantsless when they mean bottomless more or less since the former tag's inception. I will say that you will probably find it a lonely battle fighting for issues as niche as subtly different styles of shoes, so it's probably only a good idea to persist with this project if you have a personal desire to browse the results.

That's the thing, I don't want to fight a lonely battle. I want to set things up in a way that makes most people realize they're doing something wrong. Wouldn't call the difference between sandals and boots subtle either (they both end up in open toe).

The bulk update request #2663 (forum #338041) has been approved by @slyroon.