footwear
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of footwear
Example Sentences
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Dick’s Sporting Goods recently warned of lower profits for the year as shoppers pulled back on footwear.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 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
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
They did not walk like ordinary footwear, the boots.
From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli
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