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 Skimmers:
Skimmers are shoes that resemble the style of a quintessential ballerina shoe. Skimmers are flat shoes that often feature a bowtie on the upper or ribbon ankle ties. Skimmers may also be referred to as Ballet Shoes, Ballet Flats, Ballerina Shoes or Ballerina Flats.