footwear
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of footwear
Example Sentences
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While the company’s lifestyle footwear is market-leading, it lags behind Hoka and New Balance when it comes to running shoes.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
The president’s footwear of choice is Florsheim, a 134-year-old brand he seems to have fallen in love with after searching for a more comfortable option for himself.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
After a prolonged period of underperformance, footwear stocks are beginning to show signs of renewed strength.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The rail firm also said boot-cleaning brushes would be available for people heading home from the event with muddy footwear.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Penelope briefly imagined those round, doll eyes were taking in her plain dress and sensible footwear, but shooed away the thought as fast as it came.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
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