high top

/ˈhaɪˌtɑp/
adjective
  1. Describing a shoe that extends up to or above the ankle.
    • She bought a pair of high-top sneakers for hiking.
    • High-top boots are popular in cold weather.
    • The athlete chose high-top shoes to prevent injuries.
noun
  1. A type of athletic shoe that covers the ankle.
    • She prefers high-tops over low-cut sneakers for running.
    • He wore high-tops to play basketball because they give good ankle support.
    • The store had a sale on colorful high-tops for kids.
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