The football shoes market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The football shoes market has experienced strong growth in recent years. It is set to rise from $19.38 billion in 2024 to $20.68 billion in 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%.
The growth is driven by evolving football regulations, professional endorsements and sponsorships, technological advancements, and an increasing number of people participating in football.
The football shoes market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The football shoes market is expected to grow strongly, reaching $26.54 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 6.4%.
Growth drivers include football's growing popularity, increased youth sports participation, endorsements, e-commerce expansion, and brand loyalty. Trends include eco-friendly materials, product customization, the influence of sports celebrities, regional market expansion, and innovative marketing strategies.
The increasing popularity of football is expected to propel the growth of the football shoes market. The global appeal of football and the excitement around international tournaments have driven greater participation in the sport. Football shoes are essential for enhancing player performance, providing traction, and improving agility. For instance, in January 2022, Football Australia reported that total football participation grew by 20% in 2021, reaching 1,421,804. Therefore, the rising popularity of football is contributing to the growth of the football shoes market.
The football shoes market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Soft Ground, Firm Ground, Artificial Ground, Hard Ground OR Multi-Ground, Turf Football, Indoor Football
2) By Material Type: Kangaroo Leather (K) Leather, Natural Leather, Synthetic Leather, Synthetic, Mesh, Knit
3) By Buyer Type: Individual, Institutional, Promotional
4) By Sales Channel: Independent Sports Outlet, Franchised Sports Outlet, Modern Trade Channels, Direct To Customer Brand Outlet, Direct To Customer Online Channel, Direct To Customer Institutional Channel, Third Party Online Channel
Subsegments
1) By Soft Ground: Cleats, Spikes, Metal Studded Shoes
2) By Firm Ground: Standard Studded Shoes, Hybrid Stud Shoes
3) By Artificial Ground: Multi-ground Shoes, Artificial Grass Shoes
4) By Hard Ground OR Multi-Ground: Multi-ground Cleats, Combination Ground Shoes
5) By Turf Football: Turf Shoes, Rubber Stud Shoes, Artificial Turf Shoes
6) By Indoor Football: Flat Sole Shoes, Indoor Futsal Shoes, Court Shoes
Companies in the football shoes market are focusing on developing lightweight shoes to enhance player performance. For example, in July 2024, Nike Inc., a U.S.-based footwear company, introduced the Tiempo Legend 10, a lightweight football boot made with a new material called FlyTouch Plus. This innovative synthetic leather reduces the boot's weight while enhancing ball control, and it is designed to retain 55% less water than previous models, improving comfort and performance under various weather conditions.
Major companies operating in the football shoes market are:
• Nike Inc.
• Adidas AG
• Puma SE
• Under Armour Inc.
• Patrick Corporation Inc.
• New Balance Athletics Inc.
• Asics
• Reebok International Ltd.
• Mizuno USA
• Le Coq Sportif
• Hummel
• Joma
• Warrior Sports
• Diadora
• Umbro
• Lotto
• Sondico
• Pantofola d'Oro
• Mitre Sports International Ltd.
• Golar
• Topper
• Kappa
• Zebra
• Ryal
• Zeus
Europe was the largest region in the football shoes market in 2024. Middle East and Africa is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the football shoes market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.