footwear

Items for feet

Footwear is anything worn on the feet—shoes, boots, sandals, slippers, sneakers.

The term is slightly formal, appearing most often in retail contexts, dress codes, and safety regulations: Proper footwear is required on the construction site.

The store carries athletic footwear.

types

heels

Raised shoe bottoms

moccasins · oxfords · pumps · wedges · brogues · derbies · clogs · platforms · gladiators · huaraches

comfort

cushioning

Softening force or fall

padded · breathable · footbed · ergonomic · slippers · moccasins · flexible · lightweight · adjustable · anatomical

boots

hiking

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rain · work · riding · wellington · ankle · lace-up · leather · suede · rubber · insulated

athletic

cleats

Spiked sports shoes

stability · cushioned · lightweight · grip · traction · breathable · performance · lacing · outsole · midsole

fashion

stilettos

Thin, high-heeled shoes

runway · chic · elegance · vintage · luxury · boutique · platforms · wedges · peep-toe · slingback

safety

steel-toe

Protective boot insert

waterproof · heat-resistant · chemical-resistant · anti-static · OSHA · non-slip · industrial · high-visibility

Categories
Opposites
body location

footwearheadwear

Garments for the head

hat · headgear · handwear · gloves · cap

coverage vs. exposure

footwearbare feet

barefoot · barefooted · unshod · shoeless

Phrases
Family

wear, foot, boot, wearing, boots, footstep, sneakers, loafer, sneaker

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G