Shoes are an essential part of our daily lives, providing not only protection for our feet but also style and comfort.
We have compiled a list of 20 statistics about shoes that you may find surprising. From the number of shoes the average person owns to the average price of a pair of women’s shoes in the United States, these statistics shed light on the footwear industry.
So, whether you’re a sneakerhead or a fashionista, read on to discover some fascinating facts about shoes.
- The global footwear market is expected to reach $530.3 billion by 2027. (Grand View Research, Inc.)
- Athletic footwear is the largest segment of the footwear market, accounting for 43.3% of the market share in 2020. (Statista)
- The global luxury footwear market is expected to reach $11.3 billion by 2027. (Fortune Business Insights)
- In 2020, the United States was the largest consumer market for athletic footwear, with a market size of $26.1 billion. (Statista)
- The global market for sustainable footwear is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2020 to 2027. (Mordor Intelligence)
- In 2020, Nike was the leading athletic footwear brand in the United States, with a market share of 26.4%. (Statista)
- The global market for vegan footwear is expected to reach $27.6 billion by 2025. (Grand View Research, Inc.)
- In 2020, the average price of a pair of athletic shoes in the United States was $71.04. (Statista)
- The global market for running shoes is expected to reach $16.4 billion by 2027. (Grand View Research, Inc.)
- The global market for casual shoes is expected to reach $36.3 billion by 2027. (Grand View Research, Inc.)
- High-heeled shoes were first worn by men in the Persian Empire over 1,000 years ago. (Footwear News)
- In 2020, the most popular shoe color for women in the United States was black, followed by white and beige. (Statista)
- The average American woman owns 20 pairs of shoes. (InStyle)
- In 2020, Adidas was the second-largest athletic footwear brand in the United States, with a market share of 13.6%. (Statista)
- The global market for children’s shoes is expected to reach $64.5 billion by 2027. (Grand View Research, Inc.)
- The oldest known leather shoe, made from a single piece of cowhide, dates back to around 3,500 BC and was found in Armenia. (History)
- In 2020, the most popular shoe style for men in the United States was sneakers, followed by dress shoes and casual shoes. (Statista)
- The global market for leather shoes is expected to reach $65.2 billion by 2027. (Grand View Research, Inc.)
- In 2020, the average price of a pair of women’s shoes in the United States was $56.87. (Statista)
- The United States is the largest exporter of footwear in the world, with exports totaling $1.4 billion in 2020. (World’s Top Exports)