The Shoe Blog

Football shoes have studs on their soles Cleats or studs are protrusions on the sole of a shoe, or on an external attachment to a shoe, that provide additional traction on a soft or slippery surface. In American English the term cleats is used synecdochically to refer to shoes featuring such protrusions. This does not happen in British English; the term 'studs' is never used to refer to the shoes, which would instead be known as 'football boots', 'rugby boots', and so on. History[edit] Athletes have worn cleats since at least the 1500s. Although there are no images or surviving examples of cleats from that time period, the first written documentation...

Sneakers (also known as athletic shoes, tennis shoes, runners, takkies, 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. Names and etymology The term "sneakers" is most commonly used in the Northeastern United States and Southern Florida.[1] It is also used in North Carolina. The British English equivalent of "sneaker" in its modern form is "trainer"....

Cross country running shoes are made for both cross country running and long distance running. Season-specific trainers are available for different types of training.[1]  Cross country running[edit] Main article: Cross country running Cross country races vary by length and terrain. They are most often run at 5K, 6000 meters, 8000 meters, 10K, and 12,000 meters. During training season, professional runners can run anywhere from 40 to 120 miles each week depending on preference and ability to remain healthy. While the impacts of differences among types of footwear may be minimal on a single run, the cumulative effect on performance and health can provide a competitive edge.[2] Races are...