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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.