Exercise shoe

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Gym shoes
Gym shoes

Gym shoes , Gymnastikschläppchen (Switzerland: "Täppeli" or "Device Shoes"), or Turnschläppchen are very light and soft unisex - Shoes that have a thin, very flexible sole. Depending on the area of ​​use, this is a non-slip rubber sole, a slippery leather sole or a split sole consisting of a leather border with rubber inserts. Gym shoes often have a soft, sweat-absorbent insole. The single-layer upper material consists of leather, cotton or Lycra, but can also be laminated with a cotton fabric. An elastic shaft end, with some models also an instep elastic or a cross-shaped band, ensure a firm hold on the foot. In addition to being used in (school) sports, gymnastic shoes are also often used as slippers .

Gymnastic shoes should either give the foot a non-slip ground support, for example during gymnastics , gymnastics or acrobatics , a secure hold on a horse (during vaulting ) - or they should enable gliding and turning ability, for example when dancing and the wearer in front of athlete's foot - Protect infection. They also serve as protection against skin injuries on the feet by stones or wood splinters.

A variant of the gymnastics shoe is the eurythmy shoe. A thin rubber sole and a structure that firmly encloses the foot ensure a particularly firm hold with maximum freedom of movement at the same time.

So-called RSG caps without a heel piece represent a subspecies , these are used for rhythmic sports gymnastics .

Gym shoes have also found their way into swimwear. Equipped with a water-permeable mesh outer fabric and non-slip rubber sole, they provide support on the tiles of the swimming pools and are suitable for swimming.

Gym shoes come in many different colors, but they are often white or black.