Examples of footwear in a Sentence
sneakers, loafers, and other casual footwear
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This year, the focus is on sleek silhouettes and design details that elevate what was once considered purely practical footwear.
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Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Slimmer footwear is streamlining leg shapes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
In addition to the Roma lace-ups, Elordi has been seen in Bottega Veneta’s Daddy loafers, Orbit sneakers and Flash sneakers, proving his loyalty to the brand’s footwear.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
Appropriate footwear and versatile, lightweight layers are key.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
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Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Slimmer footwear is streamlining leg shapes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
In addition to the Roma lace-ups, Elordi has been seen in Bottega Veneta’s Daddy loafers, Orbit sneakers and Flash sneakers, proving his loyalty to the brand’s footwear.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
Appropriate footwear and versatile, lightweight layers are key.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Footwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footwear. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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footwear
noun
foot·wear
-ˌwa(ə)r 
-ˌwe(ə)r
: covering (as shoes) for the feet
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