Chopine

[tʃәu'pi:n]

(noun.) a woman's shoe with a very high thick sole.

Editor: Maynard--From WordNet

(n.) A clog, or patten, having a very thick sole, or in some cases raised upon a stilt to a height of a foot or more.

Editor: Ricky

n. a high clog or patten introduced into England from Venice during the reign of Elizabeth.

Typist: Sol