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.