basketball shoes

English

A white basketball shoe

Etymology

Originally designed for basketball players, then later became used by the general public.

Noun

basketball shoes pl (normally plural, singular basketball shoe)

1. (Canada, US) A pair of bulky athletic shoes, manufactured to be shock absorbent and stable for the footing.

Hyponyms

• Jordans

Descendants

• Japanese: バスケットボールシューズ

Translations

pair of bulky athletic shoes

• Japanese: バスケットボールシューズ (ja)