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running shoe

Unicode: 1F45F

Description

A dark brown or black hiking boot or work boot, typically depicted with laces and a sturdy sole, sometimes showing details like eyelets and stitching.

Group:

Objects > clothing

Status:

fully-qualified

Emotion:

Represents outdoor activities, walking, hiking, adventure, manual labor, ruggedness, and practicality.

Backstory

This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), representing a common type of durable footwear. It's part of a broader set of emojis related to clothing and accessories.

Usage Examples

  • Planning a hike: 'Time to hit the trails! 🥾'
  • Working outdoors: 'Long day of work ahead. 🥾'
  • Talking about resilience: 'Gotta keep my feet grounded and stay strong. 🥾'
  • Preparing for adventure: 'Packed my bags and my boots, ready for anything! 🥾'

Cultural Differences

Western culture:

Strongly associated with hiking, camping, and outdoor adventure; also workwear and durability.

East Asian culture:

Similar associations with outdoor activities and practical footwear, but less frequently used than more common fashion or activity emojis.