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footgear

[ ˈfʊtˌɡɪr ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

sports

Footwear designed specifically for sports activities, providing support, comfort, and protection for the feet and ankles.

Synonyms

athletic shoes, footwear, sports shoes

Examples of usage

Make sure you have the right footgear before going hiking in the mountains.
She always wears proper footgear when playing soccer to prevent injuries.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

everyday

Any type of footwear worn on the feet, including shoes, sandals, boots, etc.

Synonyms

boots, footwear, shoes

Examples of usage

She decided to buy a new pair of stylish footgear for the upcoming party.
He prefers comfortable footgear for walking long distances.

Translations

Translations of the word "footgear" in other languages:

🇵🇹 calçado

🇮🇳 पादत्राण

🇩🇪 Schuhwerk

🇮🇩 alas kaki

🇺🇦 взуття

🇵🇱 obuwie

🇯🇵 履物 (はきもの)

🇫🇷 chaussures

🇪🇸 calzado

🇹🇷 ayakkabı

🇰🇷 신발

🇸🇦 الأحذية

🇨🇿 obuv

🇸🇰 obuv

🇨🇳 鞋类 (xié lèi)

🇸🇮 obutev

🇮🇸 skófatnaður

🇰🇿 аяқ киім

🇬🇪 ფეხსაცმელი

🇦🇿 ayaqqabı

🇲🇽 calzado

Etymology

The term 'footgear' originated in the early 20th century as a combination of 'foot' and 'gear', referring to the gear or equipment worn on the feet. It has been commonly used in sports contexts to describe specialized footwear designed for athletic activities.