Footwear refers to garments worn on the feet, which typically serve the purpose of protection against adversities of the environment such as wear from rough ground; stability on slippery ground; and temperature.

Proper footwear provides not only protection, but helps you maintain your balance and posture and prevent falls. They also help prevent conditions such as bunions, plantar fasciitis and calluses.

Generally, shoes that lace up are preferred over slip-ons because they provide better support and hold your foot in place to the sole of a shoe. Birkenstocks sandals, for example, have an arch but won't protect your feet as well as a tennis shoe or running shoe.

Footwear refers to garments worn on the feet, which typically serve the purpose of protection against adversities of the environment such as wear from rough ground; stability on slippery ground; and temperature

India is the second largest global producer of footwear after China, accounting for 13% of global footwear production of 16 billion pairs.

Agra is India's main footwear production center, contributing about 65 percent of total domestic demand and a whopping 28 percent share of India's overall footwear export.

The most common materials for shoes are leathers, textiles, synthetics, rubber, foam, and plastic.

Chappals, a simple type of leather sandal, provide the foot with basic protection from hot surfaces and rough terrain.

Establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale of men's, women's, and children's footwear, including athletic footwear.

shoes primarily designed for sports or other forms of physical exercise but which are also widely used for everyday casual wear.