low shoes; short boots
Refers to shoes that do not cover the ankle, or short boots. Often contrasted with 長靴 (long boots).
雨の日は短靴より長靴のほうが便利だ。
On rainy days, long boots are more convenient than low shoes.
Compound of 短 (short) and 靴 (shoe). The reading たんぐつ follows standard on'yomi.