What is Athletic shoe?
An '''athletic shoe''' is a name for a [[shoe]] designed for [[sport]]ing and physical activities, and is different in style and build than a [[dress shoe]]. Originally used mainly during sports, today they are worn as casual [[footwear]]. They are often very comfortable and usually have lots of padding. Athletic shoes, depending on the location and the actual type of footwear, can also go by the name '''''trainers''''' ([[British English]]), '''''sandshoes''''' ([[Australian English]]) '''''running shoes''''' or '''''runners''''' ([[Canadian English]], [[Australian English]], [[Hiberno-English]]), '''''sneakers''''' ([[American English]], [[Australian English]]), '''''sport shoes''''', '''''gym shoes''''', '''''tennis shoes''''', '''''tennies''''', '''''sneaks''''', '''''kicks''''' ([[American English]]), '''''takkies''''' ([[South African English]]). They are made of flexible kinds of material featuring soles made from [[rubber]] and an upper part made with [[leather]] or canvas. Sneakers were originally for sporting use, although today they are used as casual footwear. They are worn in school for their versatility and comfort. They are almost silent; somebody wearing sneakers can sneak up on another person. They are worn for many different types of sports. ==Images== <gallery> File:A classic Black pair of Converse All Stars resting on the Black & White Ed. Shoebox (1998-2002).JPG|Converse All Stars File:Football boot.jpg|Football boot File:74892143 f94145facb.jpg|Air Jordans File:Soccer shoes.JPG|Soccer shoes File:ASICS GEL-Kayano 19.jpg|Running shoes </gallery> ==Other websites== {{commons cat-inline|Athletic shoes}} [[Category:Footwear]] [[Category:Sports clothing]]