noun
running shoes
Standard term for athletic shoes designed for running. Used in everyday contexts.
新しいランニングシューズを買った。
I bought new running shoes.
ランニングシューズを履いて公園を走る。
I run in the park wearing running shoes.
Variant with interpunct; less common in everyday writing.
スニーカー is a broader term for casual athletic-style shoes, while ランニングシューズ specifically refers to shoes designed for running.
Loanword from English 'running shoes'.