The d'Orsay pump is a kind of women's shoe in which the inner, or both sides, of the shoe are cut away to show the arch of the foot, and the vamp is cut extremely near to the toe box. Though the d'Orsay is often shaped as a heel, it can also be shaped as a flat. The term "d'Orsay" is derived from the name of a famous French cobbler who first made this type of shoe. The d'Orsay was invented by the French shoemaker Louis D'Orsey in about 1872. He called his new design of low heel, open-toe shoe "French pumps". These were very popular with the ladies of Parisian high society, and the name "d'Orsay" soon came to mean a similar shoe with low heels and an open toe. Today, the d'Orsay shoe is again becoming popular, especially among young people who like its original look without the added height of higher heels. The d'Orsay shoe is now made in various styles for men and women. They are available in different colors and fabrics, including leather, cloth, and rubber. The choice should depend on what style you want the shoe to have, such as classic or modern. In addition, there is a variety of sizes and widths of feet, so everyone can find a suitable pair of d'Orsay shoes.