schuh

Schuh is the German noun for a single shoe. The plural form is Schuhe. In compounds it forms many terms such as Sportschuh (sports shoe) and Hausschuh (indoor slipper). The word is cognate with the English shoe, both derived from Proto-Germanic roots.

Schuh also functions as a surname. It is of German origin and may have originated as an occupational name or descriptive nickname related to footwear. The surname is found among German-speaking populations and in some countries with German diaspora.

In commerce, Schuh is the name of a European footwear retailer. The company operates stores in the United Kingdom and Ireland and maintains an online shop. It sells fashion footwear for men, women, and children and carries shoes from various international brands.