shoes

NOUN

footwear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boot cleat cowboy boot loafer pump running shoe slipper sneaker tennis shoe

STRONG

clog flip-flops footgear moccasin sandals

WEAK

basketball shoe boat shoe golf shoe high heels hightops penny loafer platform shoe wing-tip work shoe

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"We know the lady. I don't know her name but she is always on this street, she was homeless and never wore shoes."

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

Harvey initially came under investigation in early 2024 and authorities charge that he continued to pilfer shoes even after he knew that police were onto him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

So what about the trend for wearing minimalist barefoot shoes?

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

Allbirds, a brand known for making sustainable shoes, saw its stocks soar after it shuttered its apparel stores and transformed into an artificial intelligence business.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

I almost spit the water out on my shoes.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

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