A general term for ugly black shoes, usually curving up at the tip and making a squeaking sound when walking. Mostly worn by the nerdy kid at school or overweight teacher. A prime example would be old school New balance, and if you want to take the aesthetic further, add some white striped tube socks.
Them- “Hey, remember those old black shoes you mom used to make you wear in elementary school?”
12 step recovery jargon referring to someone new who talks about how great life is, now that they'resober. Usually meaning that the person is out of touch with reality.
The new guy seems pretty happy for a dude who has no job, no money and no family. He must be on a pink cloud.