footwear

noun

foot·​wear ˈfu̇t-ˌwer 

: 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

Typically, athletic footwear brands will reissue retro models with technology that has become dated and in some cases, will even downgrade the materials as a cost-cutting measure. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Every major footwear manufacturer got in on the trend, spanning from Nike, Adidas, and New Balance to Golden Goose, Prada, Saint Laurent, and more. — Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026

The process of creating his footwear involved VO2-max (how much oxygen your body can use during intense exercise) and perception testing, plus a visit to a bespoke facility to run on a treadmill in the race-day spikes. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Simply swapping to a pair of Altra Paradigm 8 sneakers has made a world of difference to shoppers seeking more comfort and support from their footwear. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for footwear

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare

Kids Definition

footwear

noun

foot·​wear -ˌwa(ə)r 

-ˌwe(ə)r

: covering (as shoes) for the feet