When should I use the shoes route instead of sneakers?

Use the shoes page when you still want a broader footwear section instead of sneakers only.

When should I use the sneakers route instead of shoes?

Use the sneakers route when the search is already trainer-specific and the broader shoes lane would add noise.

Comparison guide

Open Shoes if you still want a broader footwear page. Open Sneakers if you already know that sneakers are the only thing you want.

The main question is whether you want all footwear or just sneakers.

Use shoes when you still want a wider footwear page.

Use sneakers when broader footwear only adds noise.

It makes the difference clear before you click into the next page.