walking shoe
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1.4
- noun
- /ˈwɔːkɪŋ ʃuː/
:
zapato de caminar
- Before heading out for the hike, make sure to wear your walking shoes for extra comfort.
- wear walking shoes
- comfortable walking shoes
Examples
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There will, however, be a strain on the toes if suitable walking shoes are not worn.
Academic text (2012) -
"I'll just go and put on my walking shoes."
Fiction book (2002) -
And then help him find his best pair of walking shoes.
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- You got a good pair of walking shoes?
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Get a good night's sleep, and in the morning, be sure to wear a comfortable pair of walking shoes.
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A good pair of walking shoes is really all you need to get started on this planet-saving activity.
Blog text (27) -
So put on some good walking shoes and visit these must-see attractions.
Blog text (13) -
Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Academic text (2001) -
Bring comfortable walking shoes.
Fiction book (1992) -
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the mesa top is uneven rock and sand.
Academic text (2000)
Synonyms
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2.5
A shoe with extra support and soft padding for moving on foot
How Supportive
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a shoe designed for walking' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'walking' (related to the act/purpose of walking) with 'shoe' (footwear). This purpose-based noun compound is a common, compositional pattern in English (and other languages), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand it.
Etymology
The compound noun walking shoe comes from a simple idea: the word walking means 'moving on foot' and shoe means 'footwear'. It describes a light, comfortable shoe made to support your feet on long walks, so today it means a shoe for walking.