Jesus boots
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Meaning · English
Sandals.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
She had a brother, Ben. Now, he was a real hippie. Long hair, beard, wild shirts, Jesus boots. Into the Beatles. The works.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Jesus boots” mean?
Sandals.
Is “Jesus boots” formal or informal?
Jesus boots is generally slang.