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What To Know Nordstrom was founded as shoe store Wallin & Nordstrom in 1901 by family patriarch John W. Nordstrom, a Swedish immigrant who started the company with money acquired by prospecting during the Klondike Gold Rush, and cofounder Carl Wallin, a Seattle shoemaker.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Church’s Knows Its Craft When debating the top five heritage shoemakers of all time, Church’s is undoubtedly in that conversation.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
Of the 10 analysts covering the shoemaker, six rate it as a buy while four have a hold rating, per LSEG.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Defined by their low heel, ankle height, and pull-on loops, Chelsea boots have been around since the Victorian era; The first pair was actually designed in 1837 by Queen Victoria’s shoemaker, Joseph Sparkes Hall, himself.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
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First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Shoemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoemaker. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
shoemaker
noun
shoe·mak·er
-ˌmā-kər
: a person who makes or repairs shoes
Biographical Definition
Shoemaker
biographical name
Shoe·mak·er
ˈshü-ˌmā-kər
Eugene Merle 1928–1997 American planetary geologist
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