footwear

Everyday

1. Footwear means things you wear on your feet, like shoes, boots, trainers and sandals. tree →
2. Used in shops and rules as a group word for all kinds of shoes. tree →

In the lessons

Used in shops («the footwear section»), school rules and safety («wear suitable footwear» for PE, labs or hikes). It tells the reader about shoes in general.

Examples

• Please wear sensible footwear for the hike. tree →
• The shop sells clothes and footwear. tree →
• Closed footwear must be worn in the science lab. tree →
• Wet footwear should be left by the door. tree →
• Football boots are special footwear for grass. tree →
• Muddy footwear is not allowed in the classroom. tree →

Note

Uncountable: «footwear», never «footwears» or «a footwear». Say «a pair of shoes» for one item. Safety: sandals are not safe in labs or kitchens.