But what will it take to get them to give up their athletic shoes?

One young man was getting his black athletic shoes polished.

Following college, he began promoting athletic shoes at various sporting events.

Almost every look, no matter how formal, was shown with bright white athletic shoes.

Now there is an actual category of athletic shoes called "low performance."

He found a pair of athletic shoes that would fit him.

Experts recommend getting new athletic shoes every 3 months or after 500 miles of wear.

Another factor has been the American market for athletic shoes.

Others said they had spent the money on trips to an amusement park, food and athletic shoes.

He looked down at his feet in their tattered athletic shoes.