sneakers

NOUN

running shoe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cleat footwear shoe tennis shoe

STRONG

footgear sneak

WEAK

basketball shoe gym shoe hightop rubber-soled shoe

Example Sentences

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Now a sneaker free agent after his high-profile departure from longtime sponsor Under Armour, Curry honored his contemporary with a blue and yellow version of the LeBron X iD sneakers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

It has been trying to offload its stockpiles of throwback casual sneakers, which have fallen out of favor.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Mr. Watamanuk notes the popularity of Kangol bucket hats, Nike Air Jordans worn off the court, Air Force 1 sneakers and tracksuits from Sergio Tacchini in the mid-’90s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

All you really need are good sneakers and a willingness to wander.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

I was wearing purple pants, a purple shirt, and purple socks and sneakers.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan