tennis shoe

Racket sport footwear

A tennis shoe is a lightweight athletic shoe with a flexible rubber sole, originally designed for playing tennis but now worn for general casual use and various sports.

In American English, tennis shoe often refers to any sneaker regardless of whether it's used for tennis: She put on her tennis shoes and went for a walk.

footwear

sneaker

Soft-soled athletic shoe

canvas · velcro · plimsoll · cross-trainer · tread · mesh · slip-on · tongue · eyelet · insole

fashion

streetwear

Skate and hip-hop clothing

designer · collaboration · limited edition · colorway · hypebeast · collectible · iconic · classic · trendy · style

athletics

court

Trial venue or sports surface

backhand · volley · rally · grip · traction · pivot · clay court · hard court · grass court · ankle support

exercise

jogging

Slow-paced locomotion exercise

workout · fitness · gym · training · walking · aerobics · cross-training · athletic · active · sports

comfort

cushioning

Softening force or fall

padding · flexibility · lightweight · foam · memory foam · gel · fit · snugness · shock absorption · ergonomic

casual

everyday

Occurring each day

versatile · practical · laid-back · relaxed · informal · easy · go-to · reliable · all-purpose · daily

Opposites
footwear formality

tennis shoedress shoe

Formal footwear for occasions

high heel · oxford · loafer · wingtip · pump

footwear function/design

tennis shoecleats

Spiked sports shoes

hiking boot · work boot · ski boot · ice skate · cowboy boot

Family

shoe, tennis, trainers, tennis shoes, athletic shoes, court shoes, athletic shoe

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G