How to Use sneaker in a Sentence

sneaker

noun
  • The 2010s called and want your Big Baller sneakers back.
    Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
  • The process was as seamless as putting on a new pair of sneakers.
    Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2024
  • Late last month, Adidas announced the launch of a fresh tranche of the sneakers.
    Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 13 Mar. 2024
  • The sneakers are on sale in black, gray and pink, and gray and turquoise — all for 30 percent off.
    Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024
  • For the perfect white sneaker, this pair from The Row has caught our eye.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2023
  • Others have turned to the old school method of selling sneakers from the trunk of their car.
    Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024
  • And Paul will be there to wear them all, serving as the face of the new sneaker's campaign.
    Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
  • And now my advice to you: Lace up your sneakers and run.
    Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2023
  • These sneakers are not the first to have sold for a staggering sum.
    Amarachi Orie, CNN, 3 Feb. 2024
  • However, there are a few things to look for in the best dress sneakers.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Alexander goes to school, to the dentist, to his dad’s office, to the sneaker store.
    Peter C. Baker, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Flight Club is the holy grail of sneaker consignment shops across the globe.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 May 2024
  • Galloway was grateful to see the support of Ethics from the sneaker free agent.
    Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Nike sweatshirts and New Balance sneakers are at the top of our list.
    Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 17 July 2023
  • Take them to the city streets or even the festival grounds with a knee-high boot or a stylish sneaker.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 July 2024
  • Style it with your favorite pair of sneakers to nail the sporty athleisure trend.
    Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
  • There’s no denying that retro sneakers are a bonafide thing.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Aire was dressed in khaki pants, a white t-shirt of his own, and the cutest pair of blue and white sneakers.
    Glamour, 15 July 2023
  • On his feet, a pair of blue and white designer sneakers.
    Nathan Baird, cleveland, 27 July 2023
  • With only 1,000 pairs for sale, the sneakers are already sold out.
    Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
  • As a rule of thumb, sneakers with suits are a terrible idea.
    Guy Trebay, New York Times, 3 June 2024
  • And Charlotte looked adorable in a Barbie-pink sweater, blue jean shorts, and white sneakers.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 May 2023
  • Dress it up with heeled sandals and a cropped blouse or dress it down with a baby tee and sneakers.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 July 2024
  • Even streetwear czars like Off-White have branched out from sneakers into easy boots and boat shoes.
    Faran Krentcil, WSJ, 22 Dec. 2023
  • There is a sneaker wave threat Monday along the Oregon Coast due to a storm in Alaska.
    oregonlive, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Roeder said the suit might have been a handicap, but the sneakers should have covered the gap.
    Alana Wise, NPR, 18 May 2024
  • As for shoes, match the neutral tones in your hoodie to a beige-hued pair of sneakers like these from Amazon.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2024
  • As for the rest of the look, Paltrow zipped up in a warm winter jacket and threw on some comfy sneakers.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Garner skips the updo, opting to wear her hair down and straight, and also trades Jenna's strappy heels for a pair of bright pink sneakers.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Boots, loafers, and old-school flats are also more comfortable than glamorous heels, but nicer than a pair of breathable sneakers.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024

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