bootmaker

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British bootmaker Dr Martens Plc issued a profit warning on Thursday, citing significant operational issues at its new distribution centre in the United States that sent its shares plunging by more than a fifth.

From Reuters • Jan. 19, 2023

After that, she had a public squabble with the bootmaker, refocused and moved forward intent on learning from her Olympics debut.

From Washington Post • Feb. 7, 2022

The house - a bootmaker since 1895 - started showing on the Paris catwalks last year under the watchful eye of LVMH-owner Bernard Arnault’s powerful son, Antoine, who is CEO.

From Washington Times • Jun. 27, 2015

We slip past White's gentleman's club where Prince Charles spent his stag night before marrying Diana, and see royal bootmaker John Lobb's shop, where prices start at £2,400 a pair.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2011

In the matter of boots, I refer to the authority of the bootmaker; concerning houses, canals, or railroads, I consult that of the architect or engineer.

From God and the State by Bakunin, Mikhail Aleksandrovich