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Footwear in the US

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  • 24 Pages
  • January 2026
  • Region: United States
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 1862648
Sales of footwear in the US experienced a marginal decline in both retail volume and current value terms in 2025, falling to 2.67 billion units USD89.90 billion, largely due to tariff uncertainties and supply chain issues. Women's footwear remained the largest category, while men's footwear showed relative resilience.

This Footwear in USA report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2021-2025 and analysis by distribution format allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, leading brands, and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market. Forecasts to 2030 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Children's Footwear, Men's Footwear, Women's Footwear.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Footwear market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Tariff uncertainties and supply chain issues contribute to decline, but the forecast is brighter
  • CHART 1 Key Trends 2025
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Tariffs and supply chain uncertainty impact growth
  • CHART 2 Footwear Giants Push Back on Tariffs as Nike and adidas Warn of Rising Prices
  • Women's footwear dominates, but men's footwear shows more resilience
  • Zellerfeld drives innovation with 3D-printed customisation
  • CHART 3 Zellerfeld Sparks a Footwear Revolution with 3D-Printed Innovation
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Footwear poised for recovery, driven by athleisure trend and rising disposable incomes
  • Athleisure trend will be crucial, while more players will focus on sustainability and inclusivity
  • Technological innovation will be important in a competitive landscape
  • CHART 4 Analyst Insight
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Leading brands maintain strength by adapting to consumer preferences
  • Emerging brands disrupt the competitive landscape in footwear, challenging incumbents
  • CHART 5 Salomon Expands US Retail Footprint with New Chicago Store in Bucktown
  • Skechers acquisition by 3G capital reshapes the competitive landscape
CHANNELS
  • Offline retail maintains its lead, with sports goods stores performing well
  • Retail e-commerce maintains a significant presence despite a slight share decline
COUNTRY REPORTS
  • CHART 6 Key Trends 2025
  • CHART 7 ThredUp Launches First-Ever Digital Vintage Pop-Up to Expand Sustainable Fashion
  • CHART 8 adidas and Puma Race Ahead in Running Shoes Amid Tariff Uncertainty
  • CHART 9 Analyst Insight
  • CHART 10 Uniqlo Accelerates US Expansion with Affordable, Functional Fashion
  • CHART 11 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2020-2030
  • CHART 12 PEST Analysis in the US 2025
  • CHART 13 Key Insights on Consumers in the US 2025
  • CHART 14 Consumer Landscape in the US 2025
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN THE US
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Apparel and footwear sees subdued growth in 2025, with stronger increase anticipated
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Growth continues, although this is minimal due to economic and tariff challenges
  • Resale and rental trend reshapes consumer behaviour
  • Tariff volatility prompts response from manufacturers
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • AI set to drive innovation and higher growth in apparel and footwear in the US
  • Resale and rental trend expected to reshape US consumer behaviour
  • Sustainability and social media will impact future growth
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Top brands maintain their lead due to brand recognition, adaptation, and distribution
  • Market polarisation sees luxury resilience alongside the quest for value
  • Mergers and acquisitions reshape the competitive landscape
CHANNELS
  • Offline retail remains dominant, with consumers valuing tactile experiences
  • E-commerce maintains a significant presence with AI-driven growth
ECONOMIC CONTEXTCONSUMER CONTEXTCOUNTRY REPORTS
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources