「履く」(haku) specifically means to put on or wear items below the waist. This includes clothing like trousers and skirts, as well as footwear like shoes and socks. It is a transitive verb. For example: 靴を履く。(Kutsu o haku.) = To put on shoes.

靴やズボンなど、体の下半身に身につけることです。「〜を履く」。例：靴を履く。