low-tops

Short-cut athletic footwear

Low-tops are shoes or sneakers that sit below the ankle, leaving it exposed.

The term distinguishes them from high-tops, which rise above the ankle for support.

Low-tops are common in casual footwear and basketball shoes: I prefer low-tops in summer because they're cooler.

footwear

sneakers

Casual athletic footwear

shoesProtective foot coverings
canvasHeavy woven cloth
lacesShoe-closing strings

rubber sole · kicks · trainers · flats · slip-ons · ankle · basketball shoes · tennis shoes · casual shoes · athletic footwear

brands

Converse

Canvas sneaker brand

VansSkateboarding footwear company
NikeTriumph personified
AdidasGerman athletic apparel maker

New Balance · Reebok · Jordan · Chuck Taylor · Air Force 1 · Stan Smith · Superstar · Blazer · All-Star

style

streetwear

Skate and hip-hop clothing

casualRelaxed and informal
retroEvoking recent past
vintageQuality from past eras

classic · minimalist · everyday · urban · laid-back · preppy · athleisure · outfit · wardrobe · versatile

Categories

Sneakerssneakers, kicks, trainers, tennis shoes, gym shoes
footwearboot, shoes, sandal, boots, pumps
Sneaker Culturesneakers, kicks, sneakerhead, sneakerheads, deadstock
JordansJordan 1, retro, retros, OG, colorway
converseAll-Star, Chuck Taylor, Chucks, star logo, cons

Opposites

ankle height/coverage

low-topshigh-tops

Ankle-height athletic shoes

hi-tops · ankle boots · boots · basketball shoes · combat boots

Family

low, top, tops, lower, lowest, lowly, lowness, topped, topping

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G