The rise in popularity of the comfy shoe - 6 Minute English

Improve your English vocabulary and speaking with 6 Minute English! Despite what Neil's been told, comfortable shoes, such as trainers, are considered more acceptable these days than ever before. This is because more and more people are wearing them. But what has caused this rise in popularity? Has it happened suddenly, or over time? And is Neil wearing high heels? Find out and everything and learn the related vocabulary. You'll find the transcript and the vocabulary on our website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/... 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬: Debating veganism: How to change someone's opinion    • Debating veganism: How to change someone's...   How your eyes predict your personality    • How your eyes predict your personality - 6...   Do you have a second job?    • Do you have a second job? 6 Minute English   Why do we feel awkward?    • Why do we feel awkward? 6 Minute English   𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐲 (informal) comfortable 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The process of becoming less formal and more relaxed, more casual 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 a style of casual clothing especially worn by young people from urban settings 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 appear or happen gradually over time 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 the state of being healthy 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐲 lumpy; having many raised areas on the surface [Cover: Getty Images] #BBCLearningEnglish #6MinuteEnglish #LearnEnglish