Sneakers vs. Shoes — What's the Difference?

Sneakers (also called trainers, athletic shoes, tennis shoes, gym shoes, kicks, sport shoes, flats, running shoes, skate shoes, or runners) are shoes primarily designed for sports or other forms of physical exercise but that are now also widely used for everyday casual wear. Since their popularization by companies such as Converse, Nike and Spalding in the mid 20th century, they have become attire, with variety growing in many global markets exponentially.

A durable covering for the human foot, made of leather or similar material with a rigid sole and heel, usually extending no higher than the ankle.

One who sneaks.

A horseshoe.

A shoe designed for outdoor activity, usually made of canvas with a rubber sole. Also called tennis shoe.

A strip of metal fitted onto the bottom of a sled runner.

Plural of sneaker

The base for the supports of the superstructure of a bridge.

The ferrule on the end of a cane.

The casing of a pneumatic tire.

A device that retards or stops the motion of an object, as the part of a brake that presses against the wheel or drum.

The sliding contact plate on an electric train or streetcar that conducts electricity from the third rail.

A chute, as for conveying grain from a hopper.

(Games) A case from which playing cards are dealt one at a time.

Position; status

Plight

To furnish or fit with a shoe or shoes.

To cover with a wooden or metal guard to protect against wear.

Plural of shoe

A particular situation;