
Abootee (alsobootie orbooty)[1] is a short soft sock or bootlikegarment used for warmth or protection. Bootees for babies are usually thick and knitted, to keep the baby's feet warm.Dog booties for dogs such assledge dogs in very coldArctic conditions (seeIditarod Trail Sled Dog Race) protect the animal from the cold and sharp ice. Booties worn over the shoes in cold-weather biking similarly protect cyclists.[2]
Disposable socks, such as those worn for hygiene by surgical teams, are also called bootees.
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