The shoe business is changing – level 1

The shoe business is changing

10-04-2026 15:00

The world of shoes is changing. Nike is the biggest company, but it has some problems. Many people are now buying shoes from new companies. Nike wants to make better shoes to get back its customers.

Crocs are also very famous now. Children and young people love them. They are comfortable and fun to decorate. On is a new company from Switzerland. On is also doing very well. They make shoes which look very cool and are great for running.

Shoes may cost more money soon. This is because of new taxes on shoes from other countries. All these companies want to be the best. They are working hard to make shoes which people love to wear every day.

Difficult words: customer (a person who buys things or services from a shop or business), comfortable (when something feels good to your body), tax (money for the government).

You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.

Why might shoes cost more money soon?

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