athletic footwear

Shoes for exercise

Athletic footwear is shoes designed for sports, exercise, or active physical movement.

The category includes running shoes, basketball sneakers, cleats, cross-trainers, and other specialized designs that typically feature cushioning, traction, and support suited to particular activities.

The store has a whole section devoted to athletic footwear.

The term is somewhat formal; in everyday speech, people more often say sneakers, trainers, or simply shoes.

Related

arch support · sneakers · trainers · gym shoes · cleats · hiking boots · foot strike · track spikes · insoles · Nike · shock absorption · laces · lightweight materials · shoe · shoe shopping · high-tops · cushion · waterproofing

Opposites
formality/purpose

athletic footweardress shoes

Elegant footwear for occasions

high heels · oxfords · stilettos · wingtips · pumps

functionality

athletic footwearhigh heels

Elevated women's shoes

stilettos · platform shoes · flip-flops · slippers · wooden clogs

Family

athletic, footwear

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G