athletic shoes

Gym foot coverings

Athletic shoes are footwear designed for sports or physical activity, with features like cushioned soles, arch support, and flexible construction.

The term is slightly formal—most people say sneakers, tennis shoes, or trainers depending on region.

The dress code requires athletic shoes for gym class.

sports

running

Swift foot travel

cross-training · track · cleats · spikes · volleyball · cycling · hiking · skateboarding · golf · wrestling

construction

soles

Bottom of footwear

  • rubberElastic polymer from trees
  • treadSurface that grips ground
  • meshInterlocking open weave

laces · velcro · leather · suede · canvas · upper · tongue · eyelets · outsole · synthetic

comfort

cushioning

Softening force or fall

insoles · memory foam · gel · midsole · breathability · shock absorption · footbed · contoured · softness · flexibility

fashion

streetwear

Skate and hip-hop clothing

retro · vintage · designer · iconic · high-tops · low-tops · colorway · exclusive · collectible · deadstock

brands

Nike

Triumph personified

Converse · Vans · Under Armour · Saucony · Mizuno · Jordan · Salomon · Skechers

Categories
Opposites
formality/occasion

athletic shoesdress shoes

Elegant footwear for occasions

oxfords · high heels · pumps · wingtips · patent leather shoes

Family

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