footwear

noun

foot·wear | \ ˈfu̇t-ˌwer

Definition of footwear

: wearing apparel (such as shoes or boots) for the feet

Examples of footwear in a Sentence

sneakers, loafers, and other casual footwear

Recent Examples on the Web

Keep your look simple with jeans and a t-shirt, letting the footwear captivate onlookers. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "7 Shoe Trends of 2019 You're Going to Want to Pay Attention To," 7 Jan. 2019 The footwear included a high heel, and Blake finished off the look with simple jewelry and tousled hair, looking perfectly festive for the holiday season. — De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "Blake Lively Wears Sequined Dress and Matching Thigh-High Boots at Chanel Métiers d'Art Show," 9 Dec. 2018 The rest of the footwear goes to the back of the closet, and out come the snow boots, rain boots, work boots, hiking boots. — Eleanor Hildebrandt, Popular Mechanics, "Darn Tough Socks Are Boot Socks That Will Last You a Lifetime," 7 Nov. 2018 The not-so-fashion-forward footwear is especially popular among kids, gardeners, and beachgoers alike, and now, even your pet can get in on the controversial trend. — Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, "This Croc-Shaped Pet Bed Is One Shoe You Won't Mind Your Dog Having," 31 Dec. 2018 Costume designer Amanda Riley tells me that Lucy’s impractical footwear is reflective of a fish-out-of-water New Yorker packing for a supposedly brief visit to the Midwest. — Fawnia Soo Hoo, Glamour, "Why You Should Be Paying Attention to the Costumes in All Those Holiday Movies," 7 Dec. 2018 Meghan Markle is a style icon the world over, and her love of super wearable, everyday footwear is a godsend for anyone who's ever lamented the lack of comfortable but chic shoes for the office. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle’s Royal Tour Pumps Just Hit Nordstrom and They’re Super Affordable," 25 Nov. 2018 Known for its understated dresses, sharp square-toe footwear, and animal-print puffers, Bevza is the latest brand to be getting international attention. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "First Emrata, Now Dakota Johnson Is Taking This Ukrainian Label to the Red Carpet," 3 Dec. 2018 This isn't her first foray into the super tall footwear, of course. — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, "Dua Lipa Wore Thigh-High Y/Project UGG Boots," 11 Sep. 2018

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