sport shoe/athletic shoe
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Sports shoe (also known as Sneakers, athletic shoes, tennis shoes, runners, takkies,
or trainers) are shoes primarily designed for sports or other forms of physical exercise. Sport
shoes 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.
Sports shoe
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Historical Background
• These shoes acquired the nickname 'plimsoll' in the 1870s, derived according to Nicholette
Jones' book The Plimsoll Sensation, from the coloured horizontal band joining the upper to
the sole, which resembled the Plimsoll line on a ship's hull. Alternatively, just like the
Plimsoll line on a ship, if water got above the line of the rubber sole, the wearer would get
wet.
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• Plimsolls were widely worn by vacationers and also began to be worn by sportsmen on
the tennis and croquet courts for their comfort. Special soles with engraved patterns to
increase the surface grip of the shoe were developed, and these were ordered in bulk for the
use of the British Army. Athletic shoes were increasingly used for leisure and outdoor
activities at the turn of the 20th century - plimsolls were even found with the ill-fated Scott
Antarctic expedition of 1911. Plimsolls were made compulsory in schools physical
education lessons in the UK.
• British company J.W. Foster and Sons designed and produced the first shoes designed for
running in 1895; the shoes were spiked to allow for greater traction and speed. The company
sold its high-quality handmade running shoes to athletes around the world, eventually
receiving a contract for the manufacture of running shoes for Team GB in the 1924 Summer
Olympics - Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell won the 100-m and 400-m events, kitted out
with Foster's running gear.
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• During the interwar period, athletic shoes began to be marketed for different sports, and
differentiated designs were made available for men and women. Athletic shoes were used
by competing athletes at the Olympics, helping to popularize athletic shoes among the
general public. In 1936, a French brand, Spring Court, marketed the first canvas tennis
shoe featuring signature eight ventilation channels on a vulcanized natural rubber sole.
• A pair of white athletic shoes with pink accents. This style of footwear also became prominent
in America at the turn of the 20th century, where they were called 'sneakers'. In 1892, the U.S.
Rubber Company introduced the first rubber-soled shoes in the country, sparking a surge in
demand and production. The first basketball shoes were designed by the Spalding as early as
1907. The market for sneakers grew after World War I, when sports and athletics increasingly
became a way to demonstrate moral fiber and patriotism. The U.S. market for sneakers grew
steadily as young boys lined up to buy sneakers endorsed by football player Jim
Thorpe and Converse All Stars endorsed by basketball player Chuck Taylor.
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• During the 1950s, leisure opportunities greatly expanded, and children and adolescents
began to wear sneakers as school dress codes relaxed. Sneaker sales rose so high, they began
to adversely impact on the sales of conventional leather shoes, leading to a fierce advertising
war for market share in the late '50s. In the 1970s, jogging for exercise became increasingly
popular, and trainers designed specifically for comfort while jogging sold well.
• Adolf "Adi" Dassler began producing his own sports shoes in his mother's wash kitchen
in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, after his return from World War I, and went on to establish one
of the leading athletic shoe manufacturers, Adidas. He also successfully marketed his shoes
to athletes at the 1936 Summer Olympics, which helped cement his good reputation.
Business boomed and the Dasslers were selling 200,000 pairs of shoes each year before
World War II.
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• A large pile of athletic shoes for sale at a market in Hong Kong Companies also started to
market their products as a lifestyle choice. Soon, shoes were available for football, jogging,
basketball, running, etc. Every sport had its own shoe, made possible by podiatrist
development of athletic shoe technology.
• During the 1990s, shoe companies perfected their fashion and marketing skills. Sports
endorsements grew larger, and marketing budgets went through the roof. Sneakers became a
fashion statement and definition of identity and personality rather than humble athletic aids.
• From 1970 (5 models) over 1998 (285 models) to 2012 (3,371), the number of sport shoe models
in the U.S. has grown exponentially.
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Versatile Uses of sport shoes
1. The term ‘sport shoes' is typically used for shoes utilized for running in
a marathon or half marathon, basketball, and tennis(among others), but tends to exclude
shoes for sports played on grass such as association football and rugby football, which are
generally known as 'studs' or in North America as 'cleats'.
2. Attributes of an sport shoe include a flexible sole, appropriate tread for the function, and
ability to absorb impact. As the industry and designs have expanded, the term “sport
shoes" is based more on the design of the bottom of the shoe than the aesthetics of the
top of the shoe. Today's designs include sandals, Mary Janes, and even elevated styles
suitable for running, dancing, and jumping.
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3. The shoes themselves are made of flexible compounds, typically featuring a sole made of
dense rubber. While the original design was basic, manufacturers have since tailored athletic
shoes for their specific purposes. An example of this is the spiked shoe developed for track
running. Many of these shoes are made up to very large sizes for athletes with large feet.
4. Running shoes come in a range of shapes suited to different running styles/abilities.
Generally, they are divided by running style: the majority are for heel-toe joggers/runners
which are further subdivided into 'neutral', 'overpronation' and 'underpronation'. These are
constructed with a complex structure of "rubber" with plastic/metal stiffeners to restrict foot
movement. More advanced runners tend to wear flatter and flexible shoes, which allow them
to run more quickly with greater comfort.
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Different Types of Sport Shoe
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Minimalist Shoe Wrestling shoe Ice-Skate
Climbing Shoe Cycling Shoe Skate Shoe
Different Types of Sport Shoe
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Some Sport Shoes
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Converse sneakerRunning shoe
Basic Features of Sport Shoe
Laced up sports shoe with eyelets.
Eyelets in separate facing.
Facing attached to body section.
Padded top line and tongue.
Non-slip wedge sole.
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Separate Facing area
Sports : Separate
Facing area
Fig: Sports shoe
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Padded topline
Sports : Padded topline
Fig: Sport shoe
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