noun
outdoor footwear; outdoor shoes
Refers to shoes worn outside, as opposed to indoor slippers. Commonly used in phrases like 下足番 (shoe attendant) or 下足箱 (shoe locker).
玄関で下足を脱いでください。
Please take off your outdoor shoes at the entrance.
旅館では下足を預かってくれる。
At the inn, they keep your outdoor shoes for you.