running shoe
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running shoe
A special sports shoe designed for running or jogging. It typically has special cushioning and support features to protect the joints.
Für den Marathon habe ich mir neue Laufschuhe mit guter Dämpfung gekauft.
For the marathon, I bought new running shoes with good cushioning.
'Laufschuh' (running shoe) is a simple compound made from the verb 'laufen' (to run), here as the noun 'Lauf' (run), and the noun 'Schuh' (shoe). So the meaning is literally: a shoe for running.
Turnschuhe sind für den Sport im Allgemeinen, Laufschuhe speziell für das Laufen.
Sneakers are for sports in general; running shoes are specifically for running.
Since you almost always buy and wear shoes as a pair, the word is very often used in the plural: 'die Laufschuhe' (the running shoes).
Ich muss mir unbedingt neue Laufschuhe besorgen, meine alten sind kaputt.
I really need to get myself new running shoes; my old ones are broken.
Typical verbs used with 'Laufschuh' (running shoe) describe how you handle it. These include 'anziehen' (to put on), 'schnüren' (to lace up), and also 'einlaufen' (to break in), which means making the shoes more comfortable by wearing them.
Neue Laufschuhe sollte man vor einem Wettkampf gut einlaufen.
You should break in new running shoes well before a competition.
sports shoe / sneaker
A Sportschuh is generally intended for a sporting activity. A Laufschuh is a specific type of Sportschuh for running or jogging. If the sport is not specified more precisely, you can say “Sportschuh”; for regular running training, “Laufschuh” is more precise.
Für ihr tägliches Lauftraining kauft Mia einen gut gedämpften Laufschuh.
Mia is buying a well-cushioned running shoe for her daily running training.
Für den allgemeinen Sportunterricht kauft Mia einen bequemen Sportschuh.
Mia is buying a comfortable sports shoe for general physical education class.
