The footwear industry produces shoes and related leather or synthetic products for daily wear, sports, formal occasions, and specialty uses. Footwear manufacturing is a light industry that often uses textiles, leather, rubber, and plastics as inputs. It sits downstream of material suppliers and upstream of retail distribution.
Product Space
| Product |
Description |
NAICS Code |
| Casual shoes |
Everyday shoes for men, women, and children |
316210 |
| Sports shoes |
Athletic and performance footwear |
316210 |
| Formal shoes |
Dress shoes, office footwear |
316210 |
| Boots |
Work boots, fashion boots, safety boots |
316210 |
| Sandals & slippers |
Open footwear, seasonal or indoor wear |
316210 |
| Shoe accessories |
Insoles, laces, shoe bags, decorative elements |
316990 |
| Industry |
Description |
NAICS Code |
| Leather & Allied Product Manufacturing |
Produces leather and leather-based products used in footwear |
316990 |
| Textile Manufacturing |
Provides fabrics, threads, and other textile materials used in shoes |
313110 – 313240 / 314120 |
| Rubber & Plastics Manufacturing |
Produces soles, heels, and other components for shoes made from rubber or synthetic materials |
326199 / 326299 |
| Apparel Manufacturing |
Related industry producing clothing and accessories that complement footwear |
315220 / 315240 / 315990 |
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