sneakers
Japanese Name:
スニーカー
Romaji Name:
sunikaa
Description
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Sneakers are a type of comfortable shoes usually made with a rubber sole and a soft fabric or leather upper. They are designed for sports and casual wear.
Sneakers are popular for activities like running, walking, and exercising, but many people also wear them every day because they are stylish and comfortable.
History
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The term "sneakers" was first used in the late 1800s in the United States. It comes from the word "sneak," because the rubber soles made the shoes so quiet that you could "sneak" around without being heard — unlike traditional leather-soled shoes.
The first rubber-soled shoes were called plimsolls and were developed in the 1830s in England. These early versions were simple canvas shoes with rubber bottoms.
In the early 20th century, companies like Keds (founded in 1916) and Converse (founded in 1908) began mass-producing sneakers. Converse released its famous All Star basketball shoe in 1917, which became iconic in both sports and fashion.
After World War II, sneakers became popular not only as sportswear but also as everyday casual shoes. In the 1980s and 1990s, sneakers became a global fashion trend, influenced by hip-hop culture, basketball stars like Michael Jordan, and collaborations between athletes and shoe brands.