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Market share is up for grabs in the footwear industry.

Growth in the direct-to-consumer channel, innovation, changing consumer attitudes and shopping behaviors, emerging players, and the rise of digital native brands are all causing profound shifts.

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Beth Goldstein

Executive Director, Industry Analyst Accessories and Footwear

Expert Bio

“Footwear is an industry for which iconic and classic styles are extremely important. Style trends and brand popularity are cyclical, so it is important to keep consumers interested with a pipeline of fresh products. With the footwear market forecast to deliver minimal growth through 2025, a focus on promoting value and versatility will give brands and retailers the upper hand at gaining market share.”

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Footwear Market: Top Sellers Hold Steady, Sport Slide Gains Momentum

The top three classes-Sport Lifestyle, Running, and Work/Occupational/Safety-maintained their ranks from the prior period. Sport Slide moved up one spot to rank 7, driven by a strong 9.2% increase in sales, while Basketball dropped to 8. Soccer/Football experienced a notable -11.7% decline but held its position. Most other categories saw minimal changes, with the market largely stable at the top.

Source: Circana, Liquid AI™,

April, 2025

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