sneakers

Example Sentences

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On a recent afternoon, the Ezpawn near the Las Vegas airport is packed with everything from musical instruments and bicycles to preowned Louis Vuitton bags and Nike sneakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

NBA star Kyrie Irving walked out onto a basketball court in southwest China to rapturous applause, his brightly coloured Chinese-made sneakers a vivid statement of domestic sportswear brands' increasing global reach.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

"Our son fought for his life, and his dad was always there. He gave everything, he sold everything: his clothes, his sneakers, even his U20 national team jersey, which he couldn't keep as a memory."

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Allbirds became a Silicon Valley favorite when it launched in 2021, known best for its eco-friendly wool sneakers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Oh well, they’ll have to do since I left my other sneakers in the basement.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold