Sneakers (also known as
athletic shoes,
tennis shoes, or
trainers) are
shoes primarily designed for
sports or other forms of
physical exercise. Sneakers have evolved to be used for casual everyday activities. The term generally describes a type of footwear with a flexible sole made of
rubber or synthetic material and an upper part made of
leather or synthetic materials. Examples of such shoes include athletic footwear such as: basketball shoes, tennis shoes, cross trainers and other shoes worn for specific sports.