Shoes is English for shoes. There are a few differences compared to American English. Like sports shoes for running, walking and general exercise are often called Trainers in the UK while in the USA they are called Sneakers. When I was a kid the 70's early 80's the canvas type similar to converse were called Plimsolls.
Sneakers (US) or trainers (UK), also known by a wide variety of other names, are shoes primarily designed for sports or other forms of physical exercise but which are also widely used for everyday casual wear.
The archaic plural shoon is from Middle English shon, from Old English scōn, scōum (“shoes”, dative plural) and scōna (“shoes'”, genitive plural); it is cognate with Scots shuin (“shoes”).
Indian and UK shoe sizes are the same so if you fit an Indian size 9 and you love a pair of UK size 9, then go ahead, and make your purchase. You will get the right fit.
Creps: London slang for sneakers. Deadstock: An old sneaker release that is still brand new, unworn, and factory laced. Factory laced: When sneakers retain the characteristic lacing they leave the factory with.
/ˈslɪp.ɚ/ (UK old-fashioned also carpet slipper) Add to word list Add to word list. a type of soft, comfortable shoe for wearing inside the house: a pair of slippers.
Boots is the UK's biggest chain of Pharmacies (we call the chemists). So if someone says they work in Boots its got nothing to do with footwear - it just means they work in a Pharmacy.
In most English-speaking countries, the garments you wear under your clothing are known as undies, underpants, or panties, but in the UK, they're pants. If you ask your British friend to show you their new pants, they may look shocked — but anyone from North America will know you mean jeans or trousers.
The British English term, short trousers, is used, only for shorts that are a short version of ordinary trousers (i.e., pants or slacks in American English).
Slip-ons are typically low, lace-less shoes. The style which is most commonly seen, known as a loafer, slippers, or penny loafers in American culture, has a moccasin construction. One of the first designs was introduced in London by Wildsmith Shoes, called the Wildsmith Loafer.
In Germany, a slipper is considered a Hausschuh. It is a type of footwear that is worn indoors, typically in the home. Hausschuhe are often made of soft materials, such as felt, fleece, or leather, and they are typically designed to be comfortable and easy to wear.
They're "thongs" in Australia and "plakkies" in South Africa. Even some areas of the United States have special names for them, such as "zories" on the East Coast, "clam diggers" in Texas, and "slippers" in Hawaii. Although the name “flip-flops" originated in America in the 1950s, flip-flops go way, way back in time.
'Lass' or 'lassie' is another word for 'girl'. This is mainly in the north of England and Scotland. 'Lad' is another word for boy. 'Bloke' or 'chap' means 'man'. Your 'mate' or 'pal' is your friend.
Something that takes a lot of effort and probably isn't going to be worth all of the effort, either, could be described as "long." This could be due to the lengths that the person will have to go to in order to complete the task. Something that is "long" is probably also annoying or aggravating.
