He advised mankind to wear shoes and socks, as they are protectors of feet. He advised women to wear shoes different from those of the males.  

Sayyiduna Jaabir (radi Allahu anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said: “Make a general practice of wearing sandals, for a man is riding as it were when he wears sandals.” (Muslim) The meaning is that wearing of sandals makes movements easier and protects the feet from roughness or thorns on the road. So it is compared to the riding on an animal.  

Sayyiduna Abu Hurayra (radi Allahu anhu) reported that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said: “When one of you puts on sandals, he should first put in the right foot, and when he takes off he should take off the left one first, or he should put them on together or take them off together.” 

Sayyiduna Abu Hurayra (radi Allahu anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said: “Don’t walk in one sandal; wear either both or take off the two”. (Bukhari, Muslim) The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has prohibited wearing the shoes in standing position except the shoes, which have no laces. (Tirmidi)