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()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)シューズ: indoor shoes

Similar words

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