shoes

NOUN

footwear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boot cleat cowboy boot loafer pump running shoe slipper sneaker tennis shoe

STRONG

clog flip-flops footgear moccasin sandals

WEAK

basketball shoe boat shoe golf shoe high heels hightops penny loafer platform shoe wing-tip work shoe

Example Sentences

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“She started peeing in this girl’s shoes and on her stuff and being really territorial about ‘her person,’” Wilson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

Swift's publicist also revealed that the couple's shoes were custom made by Christian Louboutin and that Swift wore Cartier jewelry.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

At that time, management said business had gotten better in North America, helped by gains in soccer and running shoes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

She didn’t have a preferred brand of pointe shoes or a favorite costume: “Never gave it a thought. You wear this, period.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Her shoes were Mary Janes the color of candied apples and her white socks were pulled right up to her knees.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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