Footwear (noun)

1. Clothes for the feet, such as shoes, boots, and slippers.
2. An article of clothing worn on the feet.
3. Something worn to protect the feet, such as a shoe or boot.

Origin:

From the old english fōtware, from fōt (foot) + ware (goods, wear).

Examples:

1. I need to buy some new footwear for the winter.
2. The store had a wide selection of footwear for men, women, and children.
3. Hiking footwear is designed to protect your feet while you're on the trail.
4. The fashion industry is constantly updating their footwear collections.
5. The footwear industry is one of the most profitable in the world.