footwear
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of footwear
Example Sentences
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“You’re hitting the ground with the same magnitude of force,” says Dr. Daniel Lieberman, a Harvard evolutionary biologist whose research focuses on how modern footwear has altered human biomechanics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
As well as broken or uneven steps, weak ankles or knees and inappropriate footwear, a variety of other factors can lead to falls, the CDC says.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Its digital distraction allowed newer footwear firms on top of the trends to snap at its heels.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
It was during the time I was collecting footwear and I was drawn to unique footwear, especially Adidas, and at the time they were doing a collaboration with Yohji.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
“No negativity. Be positive, buddy. We haven’t even looked at footwear yet!”
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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