The shoes were old and worn out.

Meaning: This sentence is describing how shoes were old and no longer in good condition.

Choice of Words: Shoes are footwear worn on the feet. Old means having existed or lived for a long time. Worn out means damaged or deteriorated due to use or age.

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Related Expressions

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• Worn-out shoes carried me far.
• The worn-out shoes whispered tales of journeys undertaken.
• Worn-out shoes carry tales of journeys taken.
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• The old book held many secrets within its worn pages.
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