Footwear Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

The global footwear market is highly competitive and fragmented with a few major players and a seemingly endless array of smaller players, including designers, marketers, manufacturers and retailers, all vying for share. The footwear market can be divided into two categories: athletic footwear and non-athletic footwear. Globally, several companies crack the $1.0 billion dollar barrier in footwear sales but only Nike, Inc. and Adidas AG bring in more than $5.0 billion. Athletic footwear includes athletic, sport, and active lifestyle footwear. Athletic footwear also includes footwear that is not designed for a specific individual or team sport but may be performance inspired or intended for other activities. Products such as ski and snowboard boots may also be included in the overall scope of the athletic footwear market.

Non-athletic footwear covers casual and dress shoes. It also includes house slippers, various types of work shoes and boots. Other footwear products include accessories (i.e. shoe trees, bags, polishes, laces) gaiters, parts of shoes, socks, and foot care products. Reports in this category address national and international footwear markets, including specific sectors such as dress shoes, reviews of companies engaged in manufacturing, repairing, distributing or importing, specialized areas in the market such as orthotics, and targeted consumer markets.

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Footwear Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Apparel and Footwear in Hungary

    ... strongest value performance. This is mainly driven by the high emphasis parents place on ensuring their children are well-dressed – even in times of inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. Moreso, it is noted that, even ... Read More

  • Footwear in Chile

    ... increases within the category, where the average price rose by 11%. This had a particularly negative impact on demand for children’s footwear, while women’s footwear was more resilient. Euromonitor International's Footwear in Chile report offers ... Read More

  • Apparel and Footwear in Chile

    ... rates, in line with the region. However, after efforts by the Central Bank through interest rate hikes, inflation has been brought under control. In 2024, year-on-year inflation is projected to reach 4.2%, with projections that ... Read More

  • Global Diabetic Shoes Market Growth 2024-2030

    ... Diabetic Shoes is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 2918.6 million by 2030 with a CAGR of 5.7% during review period. The research report highlights the growth potential of the global Diabetic Shoes market. ... Read More

  • Apparel and Footwear in Poland

    ... Consumer purchasing power has increased thanks to higher wages and easing inflation in Poland, leading to strong volume growth after two years of decline. Indeed, higher demand has enabled volume sales of apparel and footwear ... Read More

  • Footwear in Poland

    ... and quality products. Brands that provide traditional, durable, and well-crafted footwear at mid-tier prices are seeing stable growth, as customers increasingly seek value for their money in the face of rising living costs. In Poland, ... Read More

  • Footwear in Taiwan

    ... and performance footwear. In the face of economic uncertainty consumers tend to prioritise multi-purpose footwear. Brands like The North Face and Arc'teryx have extended their sports footwear lines as part of strategic efforts to expand ... Read More

  • Footwear in Norway

    ... normal post-pandemic, notably sports footwear. Following this surge in demand, volume sales dissipated over 2023 and purchasing behaviour is still normalising in 2024. Falling inflation has put downward pressure on unit prices and value sales ... Read More

  • Apparel and Footwear in Portugal

    ... the first half of the year. To combat declining sales, major brands relied on discounts to clear excess stocks. Consumers are still grappling with high costs of living in Portugal following two years of high ... Read More

  • Apparel and Footwear in Norway

    ... and frequent discounting led to lower current value growth in 2024. Prices still increased to a certain degree, especially in the first half of the year, although higher costs brought on by inflation tended to ... Read More

  • Apparel and Footwear in Romania

    ... adapting to post-pandemic consumer expectations where both style and practicality are sought after when buying apparel and footwear. Although price sensitivity remains a significant factor, Romanians are showing an increasing interest in quality and fashionable ... Read More

  • Footwear in Romania

    ... their children’s shoes to provide comfort and ensure healthy development of the feet. Since children’s feet are also growing, the frequency of purchase is often greater than for adults. Euromonitor International's Footwear in Romania report ... Read More

  • Apparel and Footwear in Taiwan

    ... of casualwear, sportswear, walking shoes, and travel-related supplies. The growing consumer preference for out-of-home leisure activities is also adding value in apparel and footwear, with a stronger need for functional and performance wear. Nonetheless, consumer ... Read More

  • Footwear Manufacturing

    ... (all based in the US), along with Adidas and PUMA (both based in Germany), ASICS (Japan), and Yue Yuen (China). COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by fashion industry trends, demographics, and consumer disposable income. The ... Read More

  • Footwear in Portugal

    ... economy re-opened, and consumers returned to offices. Leather footwear has been losing ground to synthetic and textile in recent years contributing to lower unit prices. Retailers use of discounting campaigns to sell stocks has also ... Read More

  • Footwear in Thailand

    ... and localised initiatives to attract consumers. Foot Locker, for example, made its debut in Thailand in 2023, positioning its store as a hub for sneaker culture, sportswear, and streetwear. The store targets sneaker enthusiasts and ... Read More

  • Footwear in France

    ... the small growth seen last year. This is, in general, attributed to consumer price-sensitivity and the fact that good quality, robust footwear has a decent lifespan, thus does not necessarily need frequent repurchases. Added to ... Read More

  • Footwear in Greece

    ... environment, where consumers are more price-conscious, there is a rising preference for investing in higher-quality, versatile footwear that offers better returns over time. At the same time, the rise of athleisure and the continued shift ... Read More

  • Footwear in Nigeria

    ... high increases in average prices from the depreciation of the local currency. Many consumers resorted to second hand or cottage industry (home-made) products that are cheaper than branded, new footwear through formal retailing channels. Apart ... Read More

  • Footwear in Morocco

    ... categories, footwear is witnessing healthy growth due to higher levels of engagement in sports and outdoor activities. Activities such as football, athletics, biking, trekking, yoga, running, and cross fit remain popular in the weekly routines ... Read More

  • Footwear in South Korea

    ... and the other for sports shoes. This latter driver is in line with the sports-orientated themes seen across apparel and footwear categories, with running in particular noted as an increasingly popular activity among local consumers. ... Read More

  • Apparel and Footwear in Thailand

    ... A growing focus on health and fitness, coupled with the rise of hybrid work arrangements, has boosted demand for comfortable and versatile clothing options. However, the high cost of living and elevated household debt remain ... Read More

  • Apparel and Footwear in France

    ... affecting childrenswear, gloomy weather during the first half of the year negatively affecting consumer footfall, and overall economic uncertainty leading to consumer price sensitivity. Whilst tourists and visitors flocked to Paris for the Olympics and ... Read More

  • Apparel and Footwear in Nigeria

    ... high price increases for all apparel and footwear products. Consumers curtailed their spending on non-essentials and resorted to using large second-hand marketplaces for cheaper products. Following on from the exit of leading international apparel retailers ... Read More

  • Apparel and Footwear in the Netherlands

    ... to purchase apparel and footwear remains high, Dutch consumers are still adopting a more cautious attitude towards spending and seek out attractive prices across different retail channels to find the best price discounts and promotional ... Read More

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