tackie

Etymology
. Thought to derive from Dutch or Afrikaans, or may be derived from, which the rubber shoes might seem to be.

Noun

 * 1)  A canvas shoe with a rubber sole.
 * 2)  Another word for trainers or runners.
 * 3)  The tyre of a car or other vehicle.
 * 4) * The hot rod had fat tackies.

Synonyms

 * US sneaker, UK plimsoll, Australia sandshoe; tennis shoe

Derived terms

 * – tough luck.