sneaker

Soft athletic footwear

A sneaker is an athletic shoe with a soft rubber sole, designed for sports or casual wear.

The name comes from the quiet tread—you can sneak in them.

Americans say sneaker; the British prefer trainer.

In the plural, sneakers often names the category: I need new sneakers for the gym.

construction

sole

Foot's bottom surface

  • lacesShoe-closing strings
  • tongueOral muscle for taste
  • heelFoot's rear underside

upper · outsole · midsole · insole · mesh · leather · canvas · suede · rubber · velcro

comfort

cushioned

Made softer or gentler

  • supportiveOffering help and reassurance
  • paddedFilled with soft material
  • gelWobbly semi-solid substance

breathable · lightweight · flexible · ergonomic · insole · footbed · midsole · plush · orthotic · soft

athletic

running

Swift foot travel

basketball · tennis · soccer · crossfit · gym · workout · exercise · performance · track · field

culture

hypebeast

Person obsessed with trendy brands

collectible · grail · deadstock · resale · unboxing · colorway · retro · reissue · exclusive · hype

casual

everyday

Occurring each day

streetwear · jeans · hoodie · relaxed · informal · versatile · comfortable · walkable · slip-on · classic

urban

streetwear

Skate and hip-hop clothing

b-boy · skatepark · kickflip · ollie · halfpipe · subway · city · sidewalk · concrete · parkour

stealth

quiet

Lacking in sound

stealthy · noiseless · padded

Categories
Opposites
formality of footwear

sneakerdress shoe

Formal footwear for occasions

oxford · loafer · wingtip · high heel · stiletto

footwear function

sneakerwork boot

Durable footwear for manual labor

steel-toe boot · combat boot · hiking boot · cowboy boot · Wellington boot

footwear construction

sneakerboot

High shoe or startup

work boot · clog · wooden shoe · cowboy boot · hiking boot

Phrases
Family

sneak, sneaky, sneaking, sneakers, sneaks, sneaked, sneakiness, sneakily, sneakernet

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G