Tactical Footwear Market By Product Type (Boots, Shoes), By End Use (Men, Women), By Sales Channel (Hypermarket and Supermarket, Online Stores, Specialty stores, Business to business, Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2022-2031
The global tactical footwear market was valued at $1,569.2 million in 2021, and is projected to reach $2,930.0 million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 6.2% from 2022 to 2031. Tactical footwear is specifically designed to endure rugged conditions in military, law enforcement, and other tactical situations. They cover and protect the foot from ground textures, temperatures, and gravel roads. They are fabricated using leather, which is one of the prominent materials employed for the first version of footwear. On the contrary, companies such as Nike are using eco-friendly raw materials such as recycled car tires, recycled carpet padding, organic cotton, and vegetable-dyed leather for manufacturing footwear.
For use in high-stress circumstances such as military warfare, law enforcement operations, hunting, hiking, and other outdoor sports, tactical boots serve as an ideal option. This is attributed to the fact that they are made to be exceptionally comfortable for the wearer while still offering enhanced support, durability, and protection. Tactical boots are majorly made of durable materials such as leather, nylon, and synthetic fibers, which offer reinforced toe caps, grippy soles, and ankle support. Other features include water resistance, insulation in cold areas, or venting in hot climes.
The global tactical footwear market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by factors such as increase in demand from military & law enforcement agencies, rise in interest in outdoor activities, and advancements in materials & manufacturing technologies. Moreover, rise in investment by major players to deliver quality trademark products to enhance precision, speed, safety, and performance in the field acts as a key driving force of the global tactical footwear market.
The market is highly competitive, with many established brands such as Under Armour, Salomon, Danner, and Bates Footwear. These companies offer a wide range of products for various purposes, from lightweight hiking shoes to heavy-duty combat boots. In addition, many smaller, niche brands operate in the market to cater to specific needs and preferences. The market is influenced by trends such as sustainability and customization, with some brands incorporating environmentally friendly materials and offering customizable options for customers. Overall, the tactical footwear market is expected to continue to grow notably, as demand for high-performance, durable footwear remains strong among military and law enforcement professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, and other consumers.
However, raising animals for leather requires huge amount of water and vast stretches of pastureland. Around 70% of the Amazon rainforest has been destroyed in the previous half century to make room for pastures or the cultivation of feed crops. This massive deforestation hampers habitat of millions of species, destroys the earth's tree cover, and contributes to climate change.
Moreover, animal husbandry and its methane- and nitrous oxide-rich byproducts, such as leather, are significant contributors to climate change. Furthermore, without the incorporation of waste treatment systems, factory farm animals create 130 times the amount of excrement as the whole human population. Many environmental protection agencies have admitted that livestock contamination is the most serious hazard to rivers. Thus, all these factors collectively restrain the growth of the global tactical footwear market.
Although some leather manufacturers falsely advertise their products as eco-friendly, the process of turning skin into leather necessitates massive amounts of energy and hazardous chemicals such as mineral salts; formaldehyde; coal-tar derivatives; and various oils, dyes, and finishes, some of which are cyanide-based. Hence, the production of tactical footwear products has adverse effects on the environment, which, in turn is expected to hamper the market growth.
Hence, emerging businesses can benefit from a restricted presence. The manufacturing and marketing of tactical footwear goods is the sole focus of several businesses. For instance, 5.11 Tactical increased the number of company-owned retail locations nationwide in 2019. In addition, this business provides superior tactical footwear goods for both men and women. Thus, these factors together are anticipated to create lucrative opportunities for the expansion of the global market in the coming years.
The global tactical footwear market is segmented into product, end use, sales channel, and region. By product, the market is bifurcated into boots and shoes. On the basis of end use, it is fragmented into men and women. Depending on sales channel, it is segregated into supermarket/hypermarkets, online stores, specialty stores, business to business, and others. Region-wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. The major players operating in the global tactical footwear market are Adidas AG, APEX Global Brands, Asics Corporation, Belleville Boot Company, Garmont International S.r.l., Maelstrom Footwear, Nike, Inc., PUMA SE, Under Armour, Inc., and 5.11 Tactical.
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In-depth analysis of the tactical footwear market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global tactical footwear market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.
Key Market SegmentsBy PRODUCT TYPEBoots
Shoes
By END USEMen
Women
By SALES CHANNELHypermarket and Supermarket
Online Stores
Specialty stores
Business to business
Others
By RegionNorth America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Spain
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
Australia
South Korea
Thailand
Vietnam
Rest of Asia-Pacific
LAMEA
Brazil
Iran
Egypt
Turkey
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
Adidas AG
Apex Global Brands Inc.
ASICS Corporation
Belleville Boot Company
Garmont International S.R.L
Maelstrom Footwear
Nike, Inc.
Puma SE
Under Armour, Inc.
5.11 tactical
Military 1st
McRae Footwear
RNS Footwear Pvt. Ltd.
Qingdao Glory Footwear Co., Ltd.
Elten GmbH
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