Shoemaking is the process of making footwear.
Two shoemakers in Vietnam in 1923.
A cordwainer making shoes, in Capri, Italy.
Roadside cobblers, Rekong Peo, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Roadside Lady Cobbler, in front of Kalighat Metro station gate, Kolkata, India.
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.Shoes and similar garments ease locomotion and prevent injuries. Such footwear can also be used for fashion and adornment, as well as to indicate the status or rank of the person within a social structure.
Socks and other hosiery are typically worn additionally between the feet and other footwear for further comfort and relief.
Sneakers are a type of footwear
A pair of long socks
The Fort Rock sagebrush sandals from the United States (c. 7300 BC)
Neolithic esparto sandals from Spain (c. 5000 BC)