Cuban Heel Boots are boots that feature a broad heel that is angled at the back, straight in front and slightly narrower at the base. The best example of Cuban Heel Boots can be seen on the Chelsea boots worn by the Beatles in the 60's.
About Zipper:
A zipper, sometimes called a 'slide fastener' is a device consisting of two toothed tracks or spiral metal or plastic coils, each bordering one of two edges to be joined, and a piece that either interlocks or separates them when pulled.