Abstract: Footwear comprises a sole consisting of upper and lower members (2, 3) bonded together. The upper member 2 has a plurality of holes 4 penetrating it. The lower member 3 has the top formed with grooves 5 each having a stem 6 communicating with each hole and an end 7 open on the side of the lower member. The top of the upper member communicates with the side of the lower member through ventilation holes 8 consisting of the holes 4 and grooves 5.