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Shoes Word Search

Shoes carry a name for nearly every part, from the tongue to the sole. The oldest known leather shoe was found in a cave in Armenia and is about 5,500 years old.

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Find these 15 words

15 words, adds diagonals

  • ballet flats
  • boots
  • cleats
  • clogs
  • flip flops
  • heels
  • laces
  • loafers
  • rain boots
  • sandals
  • slippers
  • sneakers
  • socks
  • soles
  • tennis shoes

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Words in the Shoes word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

boots
Tall shoes that cover the ankle or higher
sandals
Open shoes held on by straps, good for hot days
sneakers
Soft rubber-soled shoes made for running and play
slippers
Soft shoes worn indoors to keep feet warm
heels
Shoes with a raised back that lifts the heel
laces
Strings that lace through holes to tighten a shoe
socks
Foot coverings worn between the skin and the shoe
flip flops
Flat sandals held on by a strap between two toes
clogs
Slip-on shoes with a thick, stiff sole
loafers
Slip-on dress shoes with no laces or buckles
soles
The bottom part of a shoe that touches the ground
tennis shoes
Another common name for rubber-soled athletic shoes
rain boots
Waterproof boots that keep feet dry in puddles
cleats
Sports shoes with studs that grip grass or dirt
ballet flats
Thin, flat shoes shaped like a dancer's slipper
moccasins
Soft leather shoes first made by Native American peoples
snow boots
Lined waterproof boots made for cold, deep snow
dress shoes
Polished shoes worn with suits and formal clothes
ice skates
Boots with a metal blade for gliding on ice
work boots
Tough boots with hard toes that protect the feet

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