Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2015-2030)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 6.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $1.4bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
Footwear manufacturers restructure amid deepening consumer caution and demand volatility
- In 2025, the consumer confidence index declined by 6.9%, indicating weakened household optimism and increased spending restraint. Shoe and footwear manufacturers have seen declining sales volumes, particularly in mid-tier and premium categories. Inflation pressures, higher borrowing costs and persistent retail inventory backlogs have constrained discretionary purchases, forcing producers to offer deeper discounts and scale back upcoming product lines.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Rising incomes will spur demand and profit growth for footwear manufacturers
- In 2026, per capita disposable income will climb by 1.8%, marking a moderate but meaningful boost to consumer purchasing power. This will encourage greater spending on mid-range and premium footwear categories, supporting steady output growth across domestic manufacturers who will benefit from improved retail volumes and reduced inventory pressures.
Biggest companies in the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue ($m)
2025 | Profit ($m)
2025 | Profit Margin (%)
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
New Balance Athletics, Inc. | 225.6 | 13.9 | 6.2 | |
Rocky Brands, Inc. | 93.9 | 35.6 | 38.0 | |
Allen Edmonds Shoe Corp | 58.0 | 3.6 | 6.2 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Men's footwear (except athletic) , Rubber and plastic footwear including athletic footwear and Women's footwear (except athletic). Men's footwear (except athletic) is the largest segment of the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing in the US.
Trends and Insights
Increased tariffs and inflation have gradually elevated men's footwear prices
- This segment encompasses men's footwear, excluding athletic, rubber and plastic shoes. Compared to other product segments, the drop in this sector over the past five years has been gradual, resulting in an increased share of industry revenue.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The shoe and footwear manufacturing industry produces a wide range of products for men, women and children. These include rubber and plastic footwear, protective shoes, house slippers and slipper socks. In addition, manufacturers create footwear tailored for casual, formal and work settings. These products often feature rubber or plastic soles paired with leather or vinyl uppers, catering to diverse consumer needs while maintaining a variety of functional and stylistic attributes.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States include Manufacturing rubber and plastic footwear, Manufacturing men's footwear and Manufacturing women's footwear.Companies
Companies covered in the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States include New Balance Athletics, Inc., Rocky Brands, Inc. and Allen Edmonds Shoe Corp.Purchase this report to view all 4 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States include outsourcing, north american free trade agreement (nafta) and offshoring.Industry Code
NAICS 31621 - Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Footwear manufacturers pivot their strategies because of consumer caution. They are shifting toward cost-efficient production, nearshoring and investing in digital customizat...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Employees, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Businesses, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Profit, including historical (2015-2025)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Men's shoes dominate the footwear market. Despite fashion changes and competition, men's shoes have consistently maintained the largest product segment because of slower chan...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2025
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2025
- Major market segmentation in 2025
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Manufacturers position near international ports to minimize shipping costs. Being close to these ports enables them to efficiently meet both domestic and foreign demand, ther...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2025
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2025
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Competition among manufacturers relies on price, quality and style. These variables are key in determining the industry's top manufacturers as they influence consumer choice ...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2020-2025
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
New Balance thrives in a fragmented footwear market. Their success comes from targeting specific consumer segments and specializing in particular product lines, demonstrating...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2021 through 2025
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2025
- Overview of New Balance Athletics, Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of Rocky Brands, Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of Allen Edmonds Shoe Corp's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for one additional company
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for New Balance Athletics, Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Rocky Brands, Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Allen Edmonds Shoe Corp, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for one additional company
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Shoe manufacturers must adhere to various environmental laws. These are regulations imposed by federal, state, local and international entities to ensure sustainable practice...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Customization and D2C strategies boost profitability. By focusing on unique, personalized products and selling directly to consumers, these models mitigate the challenges pos...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2018-2023)
- Industry Tax Structure (2018-2023)
- Income Statement (2018-2023)
- Balance Sheet (2018-2023)
- Liquidity Ratios (2018-2023)
- Coverage Ratios (2018-2023)
- Leverage Ratios (2018-2023)
- Operating Ratios (2018-2023)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Employees per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States in 2025?
The market size of the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States is $1.4bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States in 2025?
There are 998 businesses in the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.5 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States is likely to be significantly impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
Has the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States has been declining at a CAGR of 6.3 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States are New Balance Athletics, Inc., Rocky Brands, Inc. and Allen Edmonds Shoe Corp
What does the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States include?
Manufacturing rubber and plastic footwear and Manufacturing men's footwear are part of the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The company holding the most market share in the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States is New Balance Athletics, Inc..
How competitive is the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing industry in the United States.
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