Running Shoes Global Market Report 2026

Running shoes are a specialized form of footwear designed to offer comfort, support, and protection specifically for running activities. They incorporate features such as arch support, pronation control, and heel counters to ensure proper alignment and minimize excessive foot movement. Running shoes are commonly used for various sports activities including running, jogging, and outdoor adventures.

The main types of running shoes are stability shoes, motion control shoes, and cushion shoes. Stability shoes are designed to provide support and stability, particularly for individuals who overpronate or exhibit excessive inward rolling of the feet during walking or running. These shoes come in various forms, such as road shoes, treadmill shoes, trail shoes, mud shoes, and snowshoes, featuring different types of closures such as lace-up, single-pull lace, bungee lace, and others. Distribution of running shoes occurs through online and offline channels to various end-users, including men, women, and kids.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the running shoes market by increasing costs of imported rubber soles, textile uppers, synthetic foams, and specialized cushioning materials used in footwear manufacturing. Brands sourcing production from Asia-Pacific manufacturing hubs are most affected, particularly in North America and Europe, due to higher import duties. These tariffs are increasing retail prices and compressing margins for manufacturers. However, they are also encouraging supply chain diversification, nearshoring of production, and increased investment in automated and cost-efficient footwear manufacturing processes.

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The running shoes market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $53.62 billion in 2025 to $56.9 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in recreational and professional running participation, expansion of sportswear retail channels, increasing consumer focus on fitness and wellness, availability of diverse running shoe variants, strong brand-driven product innovation.

The running shoes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $73.55 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of eco-friendly footwear materials, rising demand for smart and connected footwear, expansion of online footwear sales channels, growing focus on biomechanical performance optimization, increasing participation in endurance sports. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for sustainable and recycled footwear materials, rising focus on cushioning and shock absorption technologies, growing customization of running shoe designs, expansion of performance-oriented footwear lines, enhanced emphasis on comfort and injury prevention.

The growing participation in sports and recreational activities is expected to boost the running shoe market in the future. Recreational activities refer to outdoor pursuits engaged in for exercise, relaxation, or enjoyment, including walking, swimming, meditation, reading, playing games, and dancing. Having the right running shoes tailored to various activities is essential for preventing injuries. For instance, the 2023 outdoor participation trends report from the Outdoor Foundation, a US-based non-profit organization, indicated that in 2022, outdoor recreation participants rose by 2.3%, reaching a record high of 168.1 million, which represents 55% of the U.S. population aged 6 and older. Thus, the increase in sports and recreational activities is driving the growth of the running shoe market.

Leading companies in the running shoes market are concentrating on innovative solutions, such as forward motion technology, to address the growing demand for enhanced performance, smoother transitions, and propulsion-focused running footwear. Forward motion technology is designed to transform the impact generated during foot strike into forward thrust, providing runners with a more efficient and effortless stride compared to traditional cushioning systems. For example, in August 2023, Adidas, a Germany-based sports apparel manufacturer, launched SWITCH FWD, a running shoe featuring forward motion technology. The shoe includes an EVA compound midsole with engineered voids that convert body weight into forward momentum with each step. A TPU plate stabilizes movement while offering cushioned, controlled propulsion. Its Continental outsole delivers strong grip across varied weather conditions, improving running stability. The lightweight engineered mesh upper enhances breathability and comfort for longer runs, and the shoe is available in multiple color options suitable for all genders.

In September 2023, Agilitas Sports Private Limited, an India-based sportswear and athleisure company, acquired Mochiko Shoes Pvt Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Agilitas Sports aims to enhance its supply chain and manufacturing capabilities in the rapidly expanding sports footwear market by leveraging Mochiko's established manufacturing infrastructure and brand-agnostic supply relationships. This move supports the Make in India initiative and addresses growing domestic and international demand. Mochiko Shoes Pvt Ltd is an India-based manufacturer of sports and athletic footwear, producing shoes for global brands and offering a range of running, casual sports, and athleisure shoes.

Major companies operating in the running shoes market are Nike Inc., Adidas AG, Puma SE, Skechers USA Inc., Under Armour Inc., New Balance Athletics Inc., ASICS Corporation, Brooks Running Co., Saucony Inc., Inov-8 Inc., Karhu Holding BV, Topo Athletic Inc., Newton Running Company, Altra Running, Mizuno Corporation, Reebok International Limited, FILA Luxembourg S.a.r.l., Lotto Sport Italia SpA, La Sportiva SPA, Salomon, Merrell, Columbia Sportswear Company, The North Face Inc.

North America was the largest region in the running shoes market in 2025. The regions covered in the running shoes market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the running shoes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The running shoes market consists of sales of lightweight shoes, road running shoes, trail running shoes, training shoes, and zero-drop shoes. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Running Shoes Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses running shoes market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Stability Shoes; Motion Control Shoes; Cushion Shoes
• 2) By Terrain Type: Road; Treadmill; Trail; Mud; Snow
• 3) By Closure: Lace-Up; Single-Pull Lace; Bungee Lace; Other Closures
• 4) By Distribution Channel: Online; Offline
• 5) By End User: Men; Women; Kids
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Stability Shoes: Moderate Stability Shoes; High Stability Shoes; Lightweight Stability Shoes
• 2) By Motion Control Shoes: Maximum Support Shoes; Heavy-Duty Motion Control Shoes; Customizable Motion Control Options
• 3) By Cushion Shoes: Neutral Cushion Shoes; Maximum Cushion Shoes; Lightweight Cushion Shoes
• Companies Mentioned: Nike Inc.; Adidas AG; Puma SE; Skechers USA Inc.; Under Armour Inc.; New Balance Athletics Inc.; ASICS Corporation; Brooks Running Co.; Saucony Inc.; Inov-8 Inc.; Karhu Holding BV; Topo Athletic Inc.; Newton Running Company; Altra Running; Mizuno Corporation; Reebok International Limited; FILA Luxembourg S.a.r.l.; Lotto Sport Italia SpA; La Sportiva SPA; Salomon; Merrell; Columbia Sportswear Company; The North Face Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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