WONDER #1505: Why Are They Called Tennis Shoes?

Question 1 of 3

The first rubber-soled shoes created in England were called what?

1. plimsolls
2. feeties
3. rubbies
4. stinkies

Question 2 of 3

The invention of what material helped to spur mass-production of tennis shoes?

1. clay
2. leather
3. vulcanized rubber
4. shoelaces

Question 3 of 3

German Adi Dassler started which popular shoe company?

1. Nike
2. Puma
3. Converse
4. Adidas

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