footwear
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of footwear
Example Sentences
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He also covered how the reaction to Dick’s results spread to other companies that make or distribute athletic footwear.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Nike stock declined along with other footwear brands after Dick’s Sporting Goods missed earnings expectations.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
The sector-wide challenges had a greater impact on Foot Locker because the brand is reliant on selling legacy and newly launched footwear, which didn’t resonate with customers during the quarter, Stack said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
The footwear maker took a sales hit as it cut back on discounts even amid an inventory glut, but has now returned to growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Pretending to be the Old Hermit of the Szythian Mountains, a man with missing teeth exclaimed over the exquisite footwear of his neighbors and fluttered his fingers along their buckles and aglets.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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