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sneakers

British  
/ ˈsniːkəz /

plural noun

  1. canvas shoes with rubber soles worn for sports or informally

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Buying in — the right lip gloss, the right sneakers, the right acne medication — was all that was required.

From Salon

“It’s not only the fashion, it’s the shoes,” said Neirotti, meaning the sneakers tailored to making quick direction changes on the court.

From MarketWatch

There are different buyers for the upper and lower parts of sneakers, and Coats has relationships with both, which should be helpful in introducing Cirql to the brands.

From Barron's

He reminisced about his mother buying him only generic “plastic” sneakers, then shared some of the discomfort he experienced when he moved into the nicer Brooklyn Heights neighborhood after he had some musical success.

From Los Angeles Times

She didn’t look up when he entered and abandoned his sneakers at the door.

From Literature