running shoe
noun
Definition of running shoe
: a lightweight shoe designed for use by runners Running shoes need cushioning in forefoot and heel to absorb about four times your body weight per step. — Corynne Corbett, Essence, January 1995
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First Known Use of running shoe
1913
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