gym shoes

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Gym shoes are athletic footwear designed for physical activity, especially indoor sports or exercise.

The term is regional—common in parts of the American Midwest and elsewhere—where others might say sneakers, tennis shoes, or trainers.

Don't forget your gym shoes for PE class.

style

high-tops

Ankle-height athletic shoes

plimsolls · kicks · runners · retro · chunky · minimalist · classic · streetwear · fashion · casual

comfort

cushioning

Softening force or fall

lightweight · flexible · shock absorption · memory foam · supportive · ergonomic · insoles · footbed · midsole · plush

athletic

running

Swift foot travel

tennis · volleyball · track · jogging · cross-training · aerobics · court sports · marathon · badminton · racquetball

construction

laces

Shoe-closing strings

leather · mesh · velcro · rubber · suede · tongue · eyelet · outsole · upper · toe box

traction

grip

Secure manual hold

outsole · lugs · traction · herringbone · pivot point · stability · durability · multidirectional

Categories
Opposites
formality/occasion

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Elegant footwear for occasions

formal shoes · oxfords · loafers · wingtips · high heels

activity/function

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Elegant footwear for occasions

work boots · steel-toed boots · cowboy boots · slippers · barefoot

Family

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G