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sneaker – Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com
Athletic or casual rubber-soled shoes are called sneakers. Before you walk your neighbor’s Great Dane, you’ll have to take off your work shoes and put on your sneakers.
You can also call sneakers tennis shoes, kicks, or running shoes, and if you’re in Britain, you can call them trainers or plimsolls. Sneakers are made for exercise and sports, but they’re also very popular everyday shoes because they’re so comfortable. Sneaker, which is most common in the Northeast US, comes from their noiseless rubber soles, perfect for sneaking. Originally, they were called sneaks.
Definitions of sneaker
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a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole
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gym shoe, tennis shoe
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plimsoll
a light gym shoe with a rubber sole and a canvas top
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footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
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Sneakers – Wikipedia
Sneakers (also called trainers, athletic shoes, tennis shoes, gym shoes, kicks, sport shoes, flats, running shoes, skate shoes, or runners) are shoes primarily designed for sports or other forms of physical exercise, but which are now also widely used for everyday casual wear.
Since their popularization by companies such as Converse, Nike and Spalding in the mid 20th century, they have become attire, with variety growing in many global markets exponentially. Like other parts of the global clothing industry, manufacture of shoes is heavily concentrated in Asia with nine in ten shoes produced in that region. [1]
Contemporary sneakers are largely made from synthetic materials, and the materials and manufacturing process produce, on average, about 14 kg (31 lb) of CO2 emissions. [2][3] Some companies are trying to substitute more sustainable materials in their manufacture. [3] About 90% of shoes end up in landfills at end of life. [4]
Names and etymology
The shoes have gone by a variety of names, depending on geography and changing over the decades. The term “sneakers” is most commonly used in Northeastern United States, Central and South Florida, [5][6] New Zealand, and parts of Canada. However, in Australian, Canadian, and Scottish English, running shoes and runners are synonymous terms used to refer to sneakers; with the latter term also used in Hiberno-English. Tennis shoes is another term used in Australian, and North American English.
The British English equivalent of sneaker in its modern form is divided into two separate types – predominantly outdoor and fashionable trainers, training shoes or quality ‘basketball shoes’ and in contrast cheap rubber-soled, low cut and canvas-topped ‘plimsolls’. In Geordie English, sneakers may also be called sandshoes, gym boots, or joggers;[7] while plimsolls may be referred to as daps in Welsh English.
Several terms for sneakers exist in South Africa, including gym shoes, tennies, sports shoes, sneaks, and takkies. [8] Other names for sneakers includes rubber shoes in Philippine English, track shoes in Singapore English, canvas shoes in Nigerian English, Camboo in Ghana English meaning Camp boot and sportex in Greece.
Plimsolls (British English) are “low-tech” athletic shoes and are also called “sneakers” in American English. The word “sneaker” is often attributed to American Henry Nelson McKinney, who was an advertising agent for N. W. Ayer & Son. In 1917, he used the term because the rubber sole made the shoe’s wearer stealthy. The word was already in use at least as early as 1887, when the Boston Journal made reference to “sneakers” as “the name boys give to tennis shoes. ” The name “sneakers” originally referred to how quiet the rubber soles were on the ground, in contrast to noisy standard hard leather sole dress shoes. Someone wearing sneakers could “sneak up”, while someone wearing standards could not. [9]
Earlier, the name “sneaks” had been used by prison inmates to refer to warders because of the rubber-soled shoes they wore. [10]
History
These shoes acquired the nickname ‘plimsoll’ in the 1870s, derived according to Nicholette Jones’ book The Plimsoll Sensation, from the colored horizontal band joining the upper to the sole, which resembled the Plimsoll line on a ship’s hull. Alternatively, just like the Plimsoll line on a ship, if water got above the line of the rubber sole, the wearer would get wet. [11]
Plimsolls were widely worn by vacationers and also began to be worn by sportsmen on the tennis and croquet courts for their comfort. Special soles with engraved patterns to increase the surface grip of the shoe were developed, and these were ordered in bulk for the use of the British Army. Athletic shoes were increasingly used for leisure and outdoor activities at the turn of the 20th century – plimsolls were even found with the ill-fated Scott Antarctic expedition of 1911. Plimsolls were commonly worn by pupils in schools’ physical education lessons in the UK from the 1950s until the early 1970s. [citation needed]
British company J. Foster and Sons designed and produced the first shoes designed for running in 1895; the shoes were spiked to allow for greater traction and speed. The company sold its high-quality handmade running shoes to athletes around the world, eventually receiving a contract for the manufacture of running shoes for the British team in the 1924 Summer Olympics. Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell won the 100 m and 400 m events, kitted out with Foster’s running gear. [12]
A pair of white athletic Nike sneakers with pink accents
This style of footwear also became prominent in America at the turn of the 20th century, where they were called ‘sneakers’. In 1892, the U. S. Rubber Company introduced the first rubber-soled shoes in the country, sparking a surge in demand and production. The first basketball shoes were designed by Spalding as early as 1907. [citation needed] The market for sneakers grew after World War I, when sports and athletics increasingly became a way to demonstrate moral fiber and patriotism. The U. market for sneakers grew steadily as young boys lined up to buy sneakers endorsed by football player Jim Thorpe and Converse All Stars endorsed by basketball player Chuck Taylor.
During the interwar period, athletic shoes began to be marketed for different sports, and differentiated designs were made available for men. Athletic shoes were used by competing athletes at the Olympics, helping to popularise athletic shoes among the general public. In 1936, a French brand, Spring Court, [13] marketed the first canvas tennis shoe featuring signature eight ventilation channels on a vulcanised natural rubber sole.
Adolf “Adi” Dassler began producing his own sports shoes in his mother’s wash kitchen in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, after his return from World War I, and went on to establish one of the leading athletic shoe manufacturers, Adidas. [14] He also successfully marketed his shoes to athletes at the 1936 Summer Olympics, which helped cement his good reputation. Business boomed and the Dasslers were selling 200, 000 pairs of shoes each year before World War II. [15][16]
Post-War
A large pile of athletic shoes for sale at a market in Hong Kong
During the 1950s, leisure opportunities greatly expanded, and children and adolescents began to wear sneakers as school dress codes relaxed. Sneaker sales rose so high, they began to adversely affect the sales of conventional leather shoes, leading to a fierce advertising war for market share in the late ’50s. In the 1970s, jogging for exercise became increasingly popular, and trainers designed specifically for comfort while jogging sold well. Companies also started to target some of their products at the casual fashion market. Soon, shoes were available for football, jogging, basketball, running, etc. Many sports had their relevant shoe, made possible by podiatrist development of athletic shoe technology.
During the 1990s, shoe companies perfected their fashion and marketing skills. Sports endorsements with famous athletes grew larger, and marketing budgets went through the roof. Sneakers became a fashion statement and were marketed as a definition of identity and personality rather than simply athletic aids. [17]
From 1970 (five models), to 1998 (285 models), to 2012 (3, 371), the number of sport shoe models in the U. has grown exponentially. [18]
Use in sports
The term ‘athletic shoes’ is typically used for shoes utilized for jogging or road running and indoor sports such as basketball, but tends to exclude shoes for sports played on grass such as association football and rugby football, which are generally known in North America as “cleats” and in British English as “boots” or “studs”.
Attributes of an athletic shoe include a flexible sole, appropriate tread for the function, and ability to absorb impact. As the industry and designs have expanded, the term “athletic shoes” is based more on the design of the bottom of the shoe than the aesthetics of the top of the shoe. Today’s designs include sandals, Mary Janes, and even elevated styles suitable for running, dancing, and jumping.
The shoes themselves are made of flexible compounds, typically featuring a sole made of dense rubber. While the original design was basic, manufacturers have since tailored athletic shoes for their specific purposes. An example of this is the spiked shoe developed for track running. Some of these shoes are made up to unusually large sizes for athletes with large feet.
Running shoes
Running shoes come in a range of shapes suited to different running styles/abilities. Generally, they are divided by running style: the majority are for heel-toe joggers/runners which are further subdivided into ‘neutral’, ‘overpronation’ and ‘underpronation’. [19][20] These are constructed with a complex structure of “rubber” with plastic/metal stiffeners to restrict foot movement. More advanced runners tend to wear flatter and flexible shoes, which allow them to run more quickly with greater comfort.
According to the NPD Group, one in four pairs of running shoes that were sold in the United States in 2016 were bought from an online retailer. [21]
Notable brands
As of 2020, brands with global popularity include:
361°
Adidas
Allbirds
Anta
ASICS
Babolat
Brooks
Converse
DC
Diadora
Dunlop
Ethletic
Feiyue
Fila
Hoka One One
Hummel
Hurley International
Kappa
Karhu
K-Swiss
Keds
Li-Ning
Lotto
Merrell
Mizuno
New Balance
Nike
On
Onitsuka Tiger
PF Flyers
Pony
Pro-Keds
Puma
Reebok
Salomon
Saucony
Skechers
Stride Rite
Tisza Cipő
Umbro
Under Armour
Vans
World Balance
Xtep
Supra
Types and number of models
High-tops cover the ankle.
Low-tops or oxfords do not cover the ankle.
Mid-cut sneakers are in-between high-tops and low-tops.
Sneaker boots extend to the calf.
Slip-ons like low-tops/oxfords do not cover the ankle and do not have laces.
Low-top CVO (Circular Vamp Oxford) like low-tops do not cover the ankle but unlike low-tops have a vamp in a circular form and typically four to five eyelets.
High-top CVO (Circular Vamp Oxford) like high-tops cover the ankle and also have a circular vamp.
Sneaker culture
Sneakers have been an important part of hip hop (primarily Pumas, Nike, and Adidas) and rock ‘n roll (Converse, Vans) cultures since the 1970s. Hip hop artists sign million dollar deals with major brands such as Nike, Adidas, or Puma to promote their shoes. [22][citation needed] Sneaker collectors, called “sneakerheads”, regard sneakers as fashionable items. Sneaker companies encourage this trend by producing rare sneakers in limited numbers, often at very high retail prices. Artistically-modified sneakers can sell for upwards of $1000 at exclusive establishments like Saks Fifth Avenue. [23] In 2005, a documentary, Just for Kicks, about the sneaker phenomenon and history was released. [24][citation needed]
See also
Biodegradable athletic footwear
Comparison of orthotics
List of shoe styles
References
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^ a b “Are Eco-Runners The Next ‘It’ Trainer? “. British Vogue. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
^ Hoskins, Tansy E. (2020-03-21). “‘Some soles last 1, 000 years in landfill’: the truth about the sneaker mountain”. The Guardian. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
^ Katz, Josh (25 October 2016). Speaking American: How Y’all, Youse, and You Guys Talk: A Visual Guide. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. pp. 4–5. ISBN 978-0544703391. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
^ Hickey, Walter (5 June 2013). “22 Maps That Show How Americans Speak English Totally Differently From One Another”. Business Insider. Retrieved 2017-03-09.
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^ Mental Floss magazine, Sept-Oct 2008
^ Robinson, Frederick William (1863). Female life in prison, by a prison matron. Hurst and Blackett. ISBN 9781341245022.
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External links
Media related to Sneakers (footwear) at Wikimedia Commons
Slang for Shoes – Slangpedia
Welcome to the Slangpedia entry on shoes! Here you’ll find a massive list of slang terms that can be used to refer to shoes, and slang words that are related to shoes. Some terms in this list refer to specific brands of shoes (e. g. “chucks”, referring to Chuck Taylor All-Stars), while other terms are direct slang synonyms of shoes (e. “kicks”).
Kicks: Can refer to any type of shoe, but usually refers to sneakers/athletic shoes. Usage: “Do you like my new kicks? ”Origin: Modern-day “mainstream” usage of this term probably began in the 1980s, but the true origin is likely somewhere between 1897 and 1904, starting as hobo (travelling worker) slang, then moving to the Jazz scene, and on to the African American community which brought it into popular culture. More details / Crep: Any type of trainer shoe (running shoes) – light weight shoes having rubber soles and designed for casual athetic activity. A derived term is “crep check” – referring to the inspection of one’s shoes. Sometimes spelled “crepes” “Check out my new creps”; “That guy has decent crep”Origin: May stem from “krepis”, a thick-soled gladiator-style sandal from ancient Greek times, similar in appearance to the Roman doo’s: Refers to shoes of any kind, by may especially refer to shoes (sneakers/trainers) that you love, and take extremely good care of. Less commonly, it may sometimes specifically refer to tan-colored dress shoes that have a pattern of stitching down the “Na man, I got my scooby doos on”; “Gotta throw on ya Scooby Doo’s (Jay-Z)”Origin: This term probably began as cockney rhyming slang for “shoes”, and was later picked up by sneaker whips: Can be used to refer to any type of shoe. Usage: “Air force Ones are the cadillacs of feet whips”Origin: The slang term “whip” refers to an expensive car. Thus “feet whips” refers to expensive shoes (the “cars” of your feet). Sneakers: Another word for running shoes, or “trainers” – light weight shoes having rubber soles and designed for casual athetic activity. The term “sneaks” is also used in some “The rubber on these sneakers is wearing pretty fast”Origin: Between the 1830s and the 1920s, shoes made the transition from leather-soled to rubber-soled. The early rubber-soled shoes made less noise than the leather ones and so they became known as “sneaks”, and this term later evolved to “sneakers”. Tekkies: South African slang for trainers (sneakers / runnning shoes). Runners: Another word for “trainers” and “sneakers”, but with a slight leaning towards shoes that are designed for jogging/running. Also referred to as “joggers” in some ainers: Another term for running shoes, originating in Refers to shoes from the Christian Loubouton bottoms: A pair of expensive Christian Louboutin shoes that have red Refers to shoes from the Enties brand. They are traditionally skater shoes, but are also worn as casual shoes by those who don’t skate. Wookies: Fake shoes of any brand (knock-offs) “Watch out, they sellin’ wookies”Mandal: A sandal, when worn by a man. Flandals: Shoes that are both flip-flops/flats and sandals. Flip-flops with an ankle strap. If men wear them, they are called “man flandals” “I love your flandals, where’d you get them? ”Zories: rusalem cruisers: Thick leather-style sandals that look as though they may have been commonly worn in the middle-east a few thousand years ago. The term sometimes refers to this type of sandal when it is worn with socks. They are sometimes associated with “hippy” culture. A common brand of these shoes is “Did you check out Ted’s new jerusalem cruisers? ”Origin: Leather-style sandals tend to be associated with the middle-east, and thus with Jesus and Jerusalem, hence the name. “Cruiser”, here, is likely intentional boots: A slang term for sandals that have a “middle-eastern” A slang term for Birkenstock sandals. Shelltoes: Refers to the Adidas shoes whose toes are shaped a bit like a shell. The shoes are also known for the three bands that run down either side. Synonyms include “clamtoe”, “shell shoes”, “shell tops”, and “sea shells” “I’m just a sneaker pro, I love pumas and shell toes (Nelly)”Origin: The Adidas Superstar line was the originator of the shelltoe style. It was introduced as a low-top version of pro basketball shoes. It had a large influence on sneaker An acronym for “kicks of the day”, meaning the pair of shoes that you are wearing Refers to shoes from the Dunk line of the Nike A pair of Chuck Taylor All Stars shoes. They’re also called Converse All “Had these chucks since I was 15” Origin: Converse has been owned by Nike since 2003, but has been in business since 1908. Chuck Taylor, a basketballer of the early 1900s joined a team in 1923 and was sponsored by Converse. He wore their recently released “All Stars”, and thus they gained his name through popular association. Tennies: Short for “tennis shoes” A term for sports shoes and trainers used in some parts of England and Derived from an advertisment for Dunlop Athletic Plimsols’ Open air shoes similar to flip-flops, except that they have one “hoop” that the foot slides under to keep the shoes in Short for Jordan brand basketball shoes. Can also be shortened further to J’ “Aye blood, you gettin’ them red an black Jays that come out on the 13th? ”SB: Refers to shoes from the Nike SB “I just picked up a pair of SB’s at the dunk exchange. ”Origin: Nike Skateboarding, primarily known as Nike SB, is the Nike brand for its line of shoes, clothing, and equipment for up kicks: Shoes that are very The source of this term is probably the original Reebok Pump, an expensive basketball high-top shoe from the late 1980s. It had an internal inflation mechanism that helped lock the shoe around one’s foot. Ther term was also the subject of a song by Foster the People about school Slang word for shoes that may have originated in skater Sneakers that end above the ankle. The “boots” of the sneaker world. They were traditionally made for basketball to help brace the player’s ankles to prevent breaking/ Sneakers that end at or below the ankle – like runners. Sometimes also called just “lows”, or described as “short set”. Beaters: Shoes that you continually choose to wear, even after they’re worn out. Even if you have 1, 000 pairs of sneakers, you’ll always wind up with a pair of “These are my beaters, mad fucked up, I know. ”Biscuits: Old shoes that are in bad condition because they’ve been worn out. May also indicate that the shoes were cheap or bad quality to begin “Got these biscuits at payless so I don’t ruin my good ones”Gutties: A term used in (at least) Northern Ireland to refer to cheap training shoes. Skippies: Cheap, generic shoes. Frequently sold at Walmart, K-Mart, Payless, etc. The term goes back at least as far as the “My Jays are totally busted, so I bought some skippies until I can save up for a new pair. ”Monkey plastics: Cheap shoes that are made mostly of plastic or generally inferior “I’m supposed to be gettin’ me some new shoes from mom for my bday – I hope they’re not monkey plastics! ” Shaq shoes: Cheap basketball shoes with Shaq branding on ypops: Cheap, generic-brand shoes, generally bought at discount stores, Walmart, etc. Buddies: Cheap, non-name-brand shoes. Usually purchased at Walmart and made in heat: When someone wears “played out” or corny sneakers/boots/etc., they may be said to have “no heat” Short for platform eeper: A type of platform shoe that women and men from some alternative scenes wear. See here for “I want the black creepers with the red skull artwork. ”Sperrys: Refers to shoes from the American boat shoe brand of the same name, designed by Paul A. Sperry in 1935. Related brands include Sebago and / Timbs: Shoes that are from the Timberlands brand, which is famous for its durable, waterproofor shoe stompers: Slang for heavy boots with big tread – for example, those used for hiking. The terms comes from the patterns they make in the dirt. Be careful though, this term has other definitions. Stomps: Any type of shoe. Not a super common term in most *tkicker: A pair of large heavy boots. This can refer to anything from farmer/cowboy and construction worker’s boots, to combat boots, to heavy-tread semi-platform boots worn in “industrial” alternative scenes like rivetheads. It is sometimes shortened to “kickers”. Clodhopper: A thick, heavy “size-fourteen clodhoppers”Pump: A light, low-cut shoe – especially one without any fastenings (laces, buckles). For example, a ripper boots/heels/shoes: Knee-high, or even thigh-high boots that often have large Short for Force Ones: The name of an extremely popular line of Nike shoes. They are the subject of a song by American rapper Nelly. Can also be shortened to af1’s. Uptowns: New York term for Air Force Ones, a popular Nike brand of basketball “Yo, I gots to get me a pair of crispy uptowns. These ones are all torn up. ”Harlems: New York (esp. Yonkers, NY) term for Air Force Ones. G-Nikes: The New Orleans term for Air Force A San Francisco Bay Area slang term for “Damn Jay Jay those are some hella clean and fresh uppies”Coke whites: Air Force Ones that are white. Mentioned in the song “Vans” by The Pack. This term’s definition may have broadened to include any white Nike Slang for Nike shoes, especially the Air line (Air, Air Max, Air Force One, etc. ). Dookies: Midwest US term refering only to Nike Air Force One brand street shoes. Careful though, because in other places this can refer to Dee’s: Greater Charleston (SC) and Tri-County area (Charleston, Berkely, and Dorchester) slang for Nike Air Force A Richmond/Roanoke, VA term for Air Force 1’ Shoes, especially basketball A slang alternative spelling of “shoes” Can refer to any shoe (similar to “kicks”), but usually used for new shoes that are desirable/vintage/ “My man, those new steps are tight! ”T-Macs: Shoes from Tracy McGrady’s signature basketball footwear and apparel line – from his lifetime sponsorship with Adidas. $150 land mines: A reference the this boondocks episode. It refers to a pair of expensive sneakers – because if you accidentally tread on someone’s expensive sneaker’s, they’re going to get really oothing: Fine footwear. Dress-shoes or otherwise aestetically pleasing “John is always sporting the finest of shoothing! ”Stilettos: I type of high-heeled shoe where the heel gets narrower as it goes towards the ground. The term “stiletto” may also refer to the heel itself, rather than the whole shoe. It is named after a short dagger with a tapering Fasters: United States Marines slang for running lipot: A person who walks without shoes; one who goes barefoot. They may feel that shoes are a prison for their “The nelipot walked slowly, letting the mud squeeze up between their toes. ”Keb: A foot, especially one that is bare and “Get your stinking kebs of the table”Calcos: A Californian slang term for shoes, and especially dress shoes. It comes from the Spanish word: calzado, meaning “I’m going to the theatre tonight and I’ll be wearing my new calcos and suit. ”Heat: This can refer to a large and/or rare collection of shoes, such as Jordans and Nike SBs. The shoes may also be vintage or “He wore Unkles on Saturday, Preme Highs on Sunday, and today he’s wearing Firereds. That man has heat! ”; “Brotha’s got heat on his feet. ”Slips: A slang term for shoes, especially sneakers, or slip-on “Just picked up my new slips”Fuma: Knock-off or fake Puma shoes. Short for “bathing ape”, a fashion brand famous for its shoes. The term “fape” is sometimes used to refer to knock-off/fake versions of these whites: A slang term for Reebok Classic Shoes made of alligator or crocodile leather, worn by people who think killing animals for fashion makes them a eppers: A pair of flashy, conspicuous shoes. For example, they may be very high heeled. Usually said with the implication that the wearer wants to be seen as sexy. Can be used for male shoes that look good dogs: Turf (soccer) shoes. Only to be worn all-purposely if you are a lax “I wear my turf dogs all the time because I am a laxer. ”I like your shoes: A complement that apparently indicates the giver is attracted to the Acronym for “No shoes, no shirt, no service”; a rule at many oepping: Shopping for shoes. Flintstone feet: If someone’s can walk barefoot anywhere without hurting their feet, they may be said to have Flintstone feet. Shoe game: All the shoes you own, your shoe wardrobe, used when comparing the type and amount of shoes you have against another “My shoe game is sick i got custom air max 95, jordans 8, brown clarks, construction tims, shell toe addias, durango boots, and some imported air force ones. ”Sneakerhead: A sneaker enthusiast. Someone who collects Jordans, Air Force Ones, Dunks, Maxes, etc. They’re the sort of person who’s willing to camp out all night in massive lines for a pair of exclusives. They usually know a lot about their shoes and the history of their brands. May also be written as “sneaker head” or “sneaker-head”. Shoehead: A more general term for “sneakerhead” that applies to other types of shoes/boots/heels/pemans: A term for shoes from the Nike Cortez The shoe that shoe/sneaker enthusiasts want the most for their collection. The shoes they will do anything for, including selling or trading their whole collection for “Those hawain dunks are my grails”Zapatos: Spanish for “shoes”, but often used by non-spanish people cklets: African American slang for “Yo brotha, yo can’t be wearing dem kicklets witcho sandals”Squeaks: Sneakers, or shoes – especially in the context of “I’m gonna school you homie! I gots new squeaks! ”Origin: Derived from the sound that basketball shoes make on the out: When you wear out a hole in your “Aw crap my fav pair of airwalks had a blow out! ” Shoe golf: A game in which the goal is to flick, throw or kick one’s shoes at distant objects such as trees. See here for more oewagger: The “swagger”/confidence that one gets from wearing new or high-quality/desirable adstock: Shoes that are brand new and have never been worn, or even tried on. Often used on auction sites to describe brand new shoes that are still in the box. The acronyms NDS and VNDS refer to “nearly deadstock” and “very nearly deadstock”. DeadstockNIB: Stands for “New In Box” – a synonym for deadstock (though some people say “deadstock” is a stricter version that means it has never even been take out of the box). Schuster: The German word for Puerto Rican Spanish for shoe lace. Godasse: French for “shoe”. Booties: Womens boots that end right at the ankle. Sometimes called “ankle boots”, but ankle boots may refer to boots that go just past the ankle (i. e. half way between boots and booties). Deubré / Debray: The ornamental tag at the bottom of the laces of a shoe. It originated with the Nike AF1’s. It is pronounced something like “doo-bray” in most places. Jumpman: The logo on Nike’s Jordan-brand Shoes that were from the original release of a particular line. Not a re-release. It means “original”. The first time a shoe released is the only time a sneaker is called ice: Having a pair of shoes “on ice” means you have a pair of deadstock kicks that you haven’t worn edition: Shoes that were for a specific basketball player, but then released to retail, often in small quantities. For example, the Ray Allen Air Jordan seller: Someone who buys sneakers and resells them at a higher price – usually on an auction site like ’: If one is “gellin”, they’re wearing gel insoles, e. by Dr. Scholl’ shoes: Shoes with “grinding plates” on the bottom, made to grind down hand-rails.
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Frequently Asked Questions about a sneaker
What is considered a sneaker?
Athletic or casual rubber-soled shoes are called sneakers. … You can also call sneakers tennis shoes, kicks, or running shoes, and if you’re in Britain, you can call them trainers or plimsolls. Sneakers are made for exercise and sports, but they’re also very popular everyday shoes because they’re so comfortable.
Do you say sneakers or sneaker?
Plimsolls (British English) are “low-tech” athletic shoes and are also called “sneakers” in American English. The word “sneaker” is often attributed to American Henry Nelson McKinney, who was an advertising agent for N. W. Ayer & Son. In 1917, he used the term because the rubber sole made the shoe’s wearer stealthy.
What does sneakers mean in slang?
Sneakers: Another word for running shoes, or “trainers” – light weight shoes having rubber soles and designed for casual athetic activity. The term “sneaks” is also used in some places. Usage: “The rubber on these sneakers is wearing pretty fast”Aug 1, 2018
