If you are an avid exerciser, you might find yourself in need of a new pair of sport shoes. There are many types available, including shoes for running and soccer. In this reference, you will learn the names of various types of sport shoes, which can help expand your vocabulary and make you sound more native.
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Sport Shoes Names
List of Athletic Shoes
- Chuck Taylor
- Golf shoes
- Hiking boots
- High-tops
- Running shoes
- Climbing shoes
- Soccer shoes
- Sneakers (U.S)/ Trainers (U.K)
- Old skool
- Basketball shoes
- Ice-skates
Sport Shoes Names with Pictures
Athletic shoes are specifically designed to be worn for participating in various sports. Since friction between the foot and the ground is an important force in most sports, modern athletic shoes are designed to maximize this force, and materials, such as rubber, are used.
Chuck Taylor
A type of basketball shoe made famous by the American basketball player Chuck Taylor.
- Example: I love playing basketball in my Chuck Taylor shoes.
Golf shoes
Shoes designed specifically for playing golf, with spikes on the sole to provide better traction on the grass.
- Example: I need to buy a new pair of golf shoes before my next round.
Hiking boots
Sturdy boots are designed for hiking and other outdoor activities, with good ankle support and a rugged sole for better grip on uneven terrain.
- Example sentence: I always wear my hiking boots when I go on long hikes in the mountains.
High-tops
Shoes that cover the ankle and provide extra support, often worn for basketball or other sports that require quick movements and changes of direction.
- Example: I prefer to wear high-tops when I play basketball to prevent ankle injuries.
Running shoes
Shoes designed for running, with cushioning and support to reduce impact on the feet and legs.
- Example: I just bought a new pair of running shoes for my morning jogs.
Climbing shoes
Shoes designed for rock climbing, with a sticky rubber sole for better grip on the rock surface.
- Example: I always wear my climbing shoes when I go bouldering at the gym.
Soccer shoes
Shoes designed for playing soccer, with cleats on the sole to provide better traction on the grass.
- Example: I need to get new soccer shoes before the season starts.
Sneakers (U.S)/ Trainers (U.K)
Casual shoes are designed for everyday wear, often made of canvas or leather with a rubber sole.
- Example: I wear my sneakers to the gym and when I’m running errands.
Old skool
A type of skateboarding shoe made popular by the Vans brand, with a low profile and canvas upper.
- Example: I love the retro look of my old skool Vans.
Basketball shoes
Shoes designed specifically for playing basketball, with a high-top design and good ankle support.
- Example: My basketball shoes are starting to wear out, I need to buy a new pair.
Ice-skates
Shoes with blades on the sole designed for ice-skating, used for figure skating, ice hockey, or recreational skating.
- Example: I love going ice-skating with my friends in the winter.
Sport Shoes Video
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