Jalanõu

Jalanõu is an Estonian noun that denotes a piece of footwear worn on the foot; jalanõud is the plural form used to refer to footwear in general.

The term encompasses all types of footwear, including shoes, boots, sandals, slippers, and other items worn on the feet for protection, warmth, or style. It is widely used in everyday language, retail catalogs, manufacturing, fashion journalism, and industry contexts.

In Estonian, jalanõu functions as a generic category and can appear in compound expressions to specify characteristics such as material or purpose. It is used in a variety of contexts, from casual conversation to product labeling.

Historically and culturally, footwear has varied with technology and fashion. Today, jalanõud reflect a mix of traditional craftsmanship and international design, and they are described by adjectives or product metadata in catalogs and online stores.