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Athletic shoe is a name for the primarily designed for or other forms of , but in recent years has come to be used for casual everyday activities.
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Etymology[]
The term "trainer" derives from "training shoe". There is evidence that this usage of "trainer" originated as a for a make of training shoe made in 1968 by .
(British English) are "low tech" athletic shoes, and are also called 'sneakers' in American English and 'daps' in . The word "sneaker" is often attributed to Henry Nelson McKinney, an advertising agent for N. W. Ayer & Son,[url=http://shopwomensclothing.com/new-balance-shoe-c-142.html/]New Balance Shoe[/url], who, in 1917, coined the term because the rubber sole made the shoe stealthy. However, the word was in use at least as early as 1887, as the Boston Journ made reference to "sneakers" as "the name boys give to tennis [url=http://shopfreeshippingshoes.co.uk/dsquared2-shoes_categories301_305/]shoes[/url]".
History[]
These [url=http://discountmenssneakers.com/dsquared2-shoes_categories301_305/]shoes[/url] acquired the nickname 'plimsoll' in the 1870s, derived, according to Nicholette Jones' book The Plimsoll Sensation, from the coloured horizontal band joining the upper to the sole, which resembled the on a ship's hull. Alternatively, just like the Plimsoll line on a ship, if water got above the line of the rubber sole, the wearer would get wet.
Plimsolls were widely worn by vacationers and also began to be worn by sportsmen on the and courts for their comfort. Special soles with engraved patterns to increase the surface grip of the shoe were developed, and these were ordered in bulk for the use of the . Athletic [url=http://cheapbagclothesshoe.com/dsquared2-shoes_categories301_305/]shoes[/url] were increasingly used for leisure and outdoor activities at the turn of the 20th century - plimsolls were even found with the ill-fated of 1911. Plimsolls were made compulsory in schools' lessons in the UK.
British company designed and produced the first shoes designed for running in 1895; the shoes were spiked to allow for greater traction and speed. The company sold its high-quality handmade running shoes to athletes around the world, eventually receiving a contract for the manufacture of running shoes for in the 1924 Summer Olympics - and won the 100-m and 400-m events, kitted out with Foster's running gear.
This style of footwear also became prominent in America at the turn of the 20th century, where they were called ''. In 1892, the Company introduced the first rubber-soled shoes in the country, sparking a surge in demand and production. The first basketball shoes were designed by the as early as 1907.[] The market for sneakers grew after , when sports and athletics increasingly became a way to demonstrate moral fiber and . The U.S. market for sneakers grew steadily as young boys lined up to buy sneakers endorsed by and endorsed by .
During the , athletic [url=http://discountclothingstyle.com/dsquared2-shoes_categories301_305/]shoes[/url] began to be marketed for different sports, and differentiated designs were made available for men and women. Athletic [url=http://shopcheaphdheadphone.ca/dsquared2-shoes_categories301_305/]shoes[/url] were used by competing athletes at the , helping to popularise athletic [url=http://hotsalecheapshoes.com/dsquared2-shoes_categories301_305/]shoes[/url] among the general public. In 1936, a French brand, Spring Court, marketed the first canvas tennis shoe featuring signature eight ventilation channels on a vulcanised natural rubber sole.
began producing his own sports shoes in his mother's wash kitchen in , , after his return from , and went on to establish one of the leading athletic shoe manufacturers, . He also successfully marketed his shoes to athletes at the , which helped cement his good reputation. Business boomed and the Dasslers were selling 200,000 pairs of shoes each year before World War II.
During the 1950s, leisure opportunities greatly expanded, and children and adolescents began to wear sneakers as relaxed. Sneaker sales rose so high, they began to adversely impact on the sales of conventional [url=http://discountmensfashionshoes.com/dsquared2-shoes_categories301_305/]shoes[/url], leading to a fierce advertising war for market share in the late '50s. In the 1970s, for exercise became increasingly popular, and trainers designed specifically for comfort while jogging sold well. Companies also started to market their products as a lifestyle choice. Soon, [url=http://valentinocheapshoes.com/dsquared2-shoes_categories301_305/]shoes[/url] were available for football, jogging, basketball, , etc. Every sport had its own shoe, made possible by podiatrist development of athletic shoe technology.
During the 1990s, shoe companies perfected their fashion and marketing skills. Sports endorsements grew larger, and marketing budgets went through the roof. Sneakers became a fashion statement and definition of identity and personality rather than humble athletic aids.
Use in sports[]
The term 'athletic shoes' is typically used for running in a or , , and (amongst others), but tends to exclude shoes for sports played on grass such as and , which are generally known as 'studs' or in North America as ''.
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The shoes themselves are made of flexible compounds, typically featuring a sole made of dense rubber. While the original design was basic, manufacturers have since tailored athletic shoes for the different purposes of use. A specific example of this is the spiked shoe developed for track running. Many of these shoes are made up to a very large size because of athletes with large feet.
Running shoes come in a range of shapes suited to different running styles/abilities. Generally, they are divided by running style: the majority are for heel-toe joggers/runners which are further subdivided into 'neutral',[url=http://fashionmensstyle.com/woolrich-clothing-woolrich-womens-clothing-c-282_283.html/]WOOLRICH Womens Clothing[/url], '' and ''. These are constructed with a complex structure of "rubber" with plastic/metal stiffeners to restrict foot movement. More advanced runners tend to wear , which allow them to run more quickly with greater comfort.
A variety of specialised shoes are designed for specific uses:
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'' or 'canvas shoes' are casual athletic shoes.
Sneaker collectors, called "", use sneakers as fashionable items. Casual sneakers such as the Air Force One (Nike) or Superstar (Adidas) have become icons in today's . Artistically modified sneakers can sell for more than $500. In more recent years, the classic shoe Nike Dunk has come to the attention of sneakerheads. During the release of these shoes, people often lined up several hours before the shops opened, patiently waiting to get the shoes. Artistically modified runners can sell for up to $500 depending on their popularity. The opening-day cost for these shoes can range from US$60–300.
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