high-top

American  

Or hightop

adjective

1. denoting a sneaker that covers the ankle.

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noun

1. high-top sneakers.

Etymology

Origin of high-top

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

The woman stands about a head taller than Ama, and her hair is styled in a high-top fade.

From Literature

The high-top wrestling-style sneakers worn with the green cargos and the yellow “Dracula” cross body messenger bag.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s more expensive to access the dome which has three decks and an array of tables, high-top seats and booths, where food and drinks are served.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s 1991: The jackets are puffy, the shoes are high-top, and the hair is specific.

From Los Angeles Times

For a virtual assistant, she’s got good taste, although she wasn’t a fan of the high-top sneakers.

From Literature