Meaning & use

Footgear

noun·Everyday

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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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