A heel is the bottom, back part of a shoe or boot that provides elevation. The styling and construction of a heel may vary (i.e., stacked, stilletto, spiked, sculptured, kitten).
About Latex:
Latex is a chemical substance which is used to create rubber.
Natural Latex is obtained from the sap of certain plants and can be later vulcanized and finished into a variety of products.
Latex materials are known to have many applications especially in the footwear industry where they can be used to make shoe insoles and outsoles to add flexibility and extra cushioning.
About Slippers:
A type of shoe typically designed for indoor use that can be a variety of styles, including slides, mocassins, scuffs, booties, thongs, or loafers. Usually the uppers are made of soft leather or other fabrics (as opposed to tougher fabrics like hard leather that regular shoes are made of) and are sometimes lined with soft materials like felt, shearling or wool.