And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Translate, 'Having shod your feet' (referring to the military sandals then used).
The preparation, х hetoimasia (G2091)] - 'the preparedness' or readiness (for the good warfare) of' (i:e., produced by) the "Gospel" (Psalms 10:17). Preparedness to do and suffer all that God wills, as a Christian soldier.
Gospel of peace - (cf. Luke 1:79; Romans 10:15.) "Peace" within forms a beautiful contrast to the conflict raging without. We maintain peace with God so long as we maintain war with Satan (Isaiah 26:3; Philippians 4:7).