Sneakernet

informal term for the transfer of electronic information by physically moving storage media between computers

Sneakernet in informatics is an informal and ironical word for tranport of electronical information over physical memory devices (such as USB flash drive) instead of computer networks.

USB flash drive allows tranport of data between individuals without use of the Internet.

The word is a word play, as a net(work) with reference to wearing of sneakers, which is a type of shoes.