Kids Footwear Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Product Type, By End User, By Sales Channel, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Kids Footwear Market will grow from USD 33.68 Billion in 2025 to USD 52.93 Billion by 2031 at a 7.83% CAGR. The Global Kids Footwear Market comprises specialized shoes designed for infants through teenagers, encompassing athletic, casual, and formal styles to support varied developmental stages.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 33.68 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 52.93 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	7.83%
Fastest Growing Segment	Online
Largest Market	Europe

Key Market Drivers

High product replacement rates due to rapid physical growth serve as the primary engine for consistent volume in the Global Kids Footwear Market. Unlike adult apparel, children require new footwear multiple times a year due to biological development, creating a recurring consumption cycle that insulates the sector from severe economic downturns.

Key Market Challenges

The primary challenge hampering the growth of the Global Kids Footwear Market is the erosion of profit margins caused by a disconnect between rising procurement costs and deflationary retail pricing. This margin compression creates a hostile financial environment where companies face increasing expenses to import or manufacture goods but lack the pricing power to pass these costs onto the consumer. As retailers are forced to lower prices to maintain transaction volumes, the simultaneous rise in supply chain and landed costs absorbs potential revenue, severely restricting the capital available for reinvestment and market expansion.

Key Market Trends

The Adoption of Circular Economy Models and Resale Programs is fundamentally reshaping acquisition strategies as cost-conscious and environmentally aware parents seek alternatives to the linear purchase cycle for rapidly outgrown items. This shift is particularly acute in the footwear sector, where the functional lifespan of a high-quality shoe often exceeds its fit duration for a growing child, creating a surplus of durable inventory suitable for recommerce. The momentum of this secondary market is now outpacing traditional retail channels significantly, driven by digital platforms that streamline the trade-in process.

Key Market Players

Nike, Inc.
The Children's Place
Crocs Retail, LLC
Stride Rite
New Balance
Converse
Puma SE
ASICS America Corporation
SKECHERS USA, Inc.
Adidas AG

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Kids Footwear Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Kids Footwear Market, By Product Type:

Casual
Sports
Formal

Kids Footwear Market, By End User:

Boys
Girls

Kids Footwear Market, By Sales Channel:

Supermarket/Hypermarket
Shoe Stores
Independent Retailers
Online
Others

Kids Footwear Market, By Region:

North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Kids Footwear Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Kids Footwear Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Product Type (Casual, Sports, Formal)
- 5.2.2. By End User (Boys, Girls)
- 5.2.3. By Sales Channel (Supermarket/Hypermarket, Shoe Stores, Independent Retailers, Online, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Kids Footwear Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Product Type
- 6.2.2. By End User
- 6.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Kids Footwear Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By End User
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 6.3.2. Canada Kids Footwear Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By End User
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 6.3.3. Mexico Kids Footwear Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By End User
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Sales Channel

7. Europe Kids Footwear Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Product Type
- 7.2.2. By End User
- 7.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Kids Footwear Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By End User
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.2. France Kids Footwear Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By End User
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Kids Footwear Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By End User
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.4. Italy Kids Footwear Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By End User
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.5. Spain Kids Footwear Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By End User
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Sales Channel

8. Asia Pacific Kids Footwear Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Product Type
- 8.2.2. By End User
- 8.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Kids Footwear Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By End User
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.2. India Kids Footwear Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By End User
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.3. Japan Kids Footwear Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By End User
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.4. South Korea Kids Footwear Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By End User
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.5. Australia Kids Footwear Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By End User
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Sales Channel

9. Middle East & Africa Kids Footwear Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Product Type
- 9.2.2. By End User
- 9.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Kids Footwear Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By End User
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 9.3.2. UAE Kids Footwear Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By End User
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 9.3.3. South Africa Kids Footwear Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By End User
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Sales Channel

10. South America Kids Footwear Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Product Type
- 10.2.2. By End User
- 10.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Kids Footwear Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By End User
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 10.3.2. Colombia Kids Footwear Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By End User
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 10.3.3. Argentina Kids Footwear Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By End User
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Sales Channel

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Kids Footwear Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Nike, Inc.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. The Children's Place
15.3. Crocs Retail, LLC
15.4. Stride Rite
15.5. New Balance
15.6. Converse
15.7. Puma SE
15.8. ASICS America Corporation
15.9. SKECHERS USA, Inc.
15.10. Adidas AG