hightop
Tall basketball shoe
A hightop is a sneaker or athletic shoe with an upper that extends above the ankle, providing extra support: He laced up his hightops for the basketball game.
The style dominated basketball footwear for decades and remains popular in streetwear.
Also spelled high-top or high top.
Skate and hip-hop clothing
- sneakerheadAthletic footwear enthusiast
- retroEvoking recent past
- vintageQuality from past eras
- hiphopRhythmic spoken-word music genre
trendy · kicks · colorway · collectible · iconic · classic · throwback · fresh
Casual athletic footwear
- courtTrial venue or sports surface
- NBATop-tier American court league
- dribbleLeak in drops
- hoopsCircular bands or rims
slamdunk · alleyoop · jumpshot · layup · crossover · three-pointer · backboard · rebound
Tanned animal skin
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
- soleFoot's bottom surface
- lacesShoe-closing strings
- tongueOral muscle for taste
eyelets · insole · midsole · outsole · cushioning · rubber · velcro · tread
Wheeled sports facility
- ollieHandsfree skateboard jump
- kickflipLengthwise board rotation trick
- halfpipeU-shaped ramp for tricks
- grindCrush into particles
boardslide · durability · grip · suede · vulcanized · padded · reinforced · skater
Guarding against harm
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
- cushionedMade softer or gentler
- lockdownEnforced restriction on movement
streetwear
Skate and hip-hop clothing
- sneakerheadAthletic footwear enthusiast
- retroEvoking recent past
- vintageQuality from past eras
hiphop · trendy · kicks · colorway · collectible · iconic · classic · throwback · fresh · deadstock
sneakers
Casual athletic footwear
hoops · slamdunk · alleyoop · jumpshot · layup · crossover · three-pointer · backboard · rebound · fastbreak
leather
Tanned animal skin
tongue · eyelets · insole · midsole · outsole · cushioning · rubber · velcro · tread · stitching
skatepark
Wheeled sports facility
- ollieHandsfree skateboard jump
- kickflipLengthwise board rotation trick
- halfpipeU-shaped ramp for tricks
grind · boardslide · durability · grip · suede · vulcanized · padded · reinforced · skater
protection
Guarding against harm
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
- cushionedMade softer or gentler
lockdown · snug · reinforced