General
gym shoes
What does gym shoes mean?
The local word for sneakers or tennis shoes, used almost exclusively by Chicagoans.
"Put your gym shoes on, we're walking to the park."
Origin
Chicago regionalism for athletic footwear.
Frequently asked questions
What are gym shoes?
Gym shoes is the Chicago word for sneakers or tennis shoes, the athletic footwear people wear casually.
Do only Chicagoans say gym shoes?
The term is strongly associated with Chicago, where it is used almost exclusively over 'sneakers' or 'tennis shoes.'
Are gym shoes the same as sneakers?
Yes, they mean the same thing; 'gym shoes' is just the preferred Chicago name for them.
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