worn-out footwear; old shoes; worn-out socks
Refers to shoes, socks, or other footwear that have become old and worn from use. Often implies they are no longer in good condition.
履き古しのスニーカーを捨てた。
I threw away my worn-out sneakers.
彼は履き古しの靴下をはいている。
He is wearing worn-out socks.
I don't throw away my worn-out shoes; I use them for gardening.
I threw away my worn-out shoes and bought new ones.
古靴 simply means old shoes, whereas 履き古し emphasizes footwear (shoes or socks) that have become worn from long use.
履き古し describes footwear worn out from use, while 新品 refers to a brand-new, unused item.
counter for pairs of footwear
Compound of 履き (continuative form of 履く 'to wear on the feet') + 古し (old, worn-out).