footwear

[foot-wair]

noun

1. articles to be worn worn on the feet, foot, as shoes, slippers, or boots.

footwear

/ ˈfʊtˌwɛə /

noun

1. anything worn to cover the feet

Word History and Origins

Origin of footwear¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; foot + wear

Example Sentences

It’s been a tough year for most sneaker stocks, including Swiss footwear and clothing company On.

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Many took aim at the high price online, while others made fun of its striking likeness to a piece of everyday knitted footwear - with one X user calling it "$230 for a cut up sock".

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Those products, which Nike plans to roll out starting next year, include a motor-powered footwear system to boost running and walking speed, a new Aero-FIT fabric that cools the body and a temperature-regulating inflatable jacket.

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Michael Bell, managing director and chief executive, says the firm's solution, PureGRAPH, has already been added to products including protective footwear and conveyor belts used in the mining industry.

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The plan focuses on four pillars, including acquiring more Gen Z customers, innovating in fashion and footwear, continuing to grow in North America and international markets, and focusing on consumer needs.

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