footwear
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of footwear
Example Sentences
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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
Swiss footwear company On signed Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé away from Nike to be “at the heart” of its entry into soccer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 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
“They’re remarkably comfortable, ma’am,” I asserted, trying not to take offense at her clear disdain for my favored footwear.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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