footgear

noun

foot·gear | \ ˈfu̇t-ˌgir

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Definition of footgear

: footwear

Examples of footgear in a Sentence

Hikers need to wear appropriate footgear.

Recent Examples on the Web

Recently, though, the footgear empire has struggled. — The Washington Post, The Denver Post, "America is “over-stored” and Payless ShoeSource is the latest victim," 5 Apr. 2017

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The first known use of footgear was in 1806

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