Meaning & use
Footgear
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Items worn on the feet, such as shoes, boots, or sandals.
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Hikers are advised to wear sturdy footgear on the rocky trail.
The store's footgear section stocks everything from work boots to running shoes.
A note on using this word
A somewhat formal or old-fashioned synonym for 'footwear', still common in military, hiking, and retail contexts.
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