Footwear
Footwear (/'fʊt,wɛər/)
Footwear refers to garments worn on the feet, which originally serves to purpose of protection against adversities of the environment, usually regarding ground textures and temperature. Footwear in the manner of shoes therefore primarily serves the purpose to ease the locomotion and prevent injuries.
Etymology
The term 'footwear' is a compound word, deriving from the words 'foot' and 'wear'. 'Foot' comes from the Old English 'fot', and 'wear' comes from the Old English 'werian', meaning 'to wear out' or 'to have on'.
Types of Footwear
Footwear can be categorized into various types, including but not limited to:
- Boots: Cover the foot and the ankle and extend up the leg.
- Shoes: Cover the foot, serving as protection against the environment.
- Sandals: Open type of footwear, consisting of a sole held to the wearer's foot by straps.
- Slippers: Soft and lightweight shoes typically worn indoors.
- Sneakers: Footwear primarily designed for sports or other forms of physical exercise.
Related Terms
- Orthopedic shoes: Special type of footwear designed for individuals with particular foot problems or special needs.
- Cleats: Sports shoes with protrusions on the sole to provide traction.
- High-heeled footwear: Footwear that raises the heel of the wearer's foot significantly higher than the toes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Footwear
- Wikipedia's article - Footwear
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