Date:  Thu, 30 Nov 1995 14:07:44 EST

From:  Sonja Lanehart <LANEHART[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]UGA.CC.UGA.EDU>

Subject: Re: sneakers



When I was growing up we called them tennis shoes, tenny shoes, or

tennies. I still use those terms sometimes. I know others in my family

still do. But since I actually play tennis and have to buy shoes for

that sport, I usually call them tennis shoes. When I want shoes for

other purposes, I modify them accordingly (e.g., dress shoes, walking

shoes, etc.)



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