シューズ

しゅーず
noun
shoes
clothing
1. shoes
Footwear, especially athletic, specialized, or fashionable shoes. Often used in compound forms to specify the type of shoe.
ランニングシューズを買(か)った。
I bought running shoes.
I changed into new shoes.
It's better to choose basketball shoes that firmly support the ankle.

Common collocations

  • ランニングシューズ: running shoes
  • バスケットボールシューズ (バッシュ): basketball shoes
  • ダンスシューズ: dance shoes
  • クライミングシューズ: climbing shoes
  • シューズボックス: shoe rack/cabinet (at entrance)
  • 上履(うわば)きシューズ: indoor shoes

Similar words

Usage

シューズ is most commonly used in compound terms for specific types of athletic or specialized footwear. For everyday reference to shoes, 靴(くつ) is the standard term.