Product Code: CMI7135
The barefoot shoes market is estimated to be valued at USD 560.8 Mn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 810.5 Mn by 2031, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% from 2024 to 2031.
Report Coverage |
Report Details |
Base Year: |
2023 |
Market Size in 2024: |
US$ 560.8 Mn |
Historical Data for: |
2019 to 2023 |
Forecast Period: |
2024 to 2031 |
Forecast Period 2024 to 2031 CAGR: |
5.40% |
2031 Value Projection: |
US$ 810.5 Mn |
Figure. Barefoot Shoes Market Share (%), By Region 2024
Barefoot shoes, also known as minimalist shoes, are footwear that mimic being barefoot by having a thin, flexible sole and no heels. They are designed to strengthen the muscles in the feet and promote a natural foot strike when walking or running. The growing popularity of natural and holistic living have encouraged many people to opt for barefoot shoes to connect more with nature and improve their form while exercising. Proponents claim they can help alleviate foot, knee, and back pain by encouraging correct posture and a forefoot strike gait. However, others remain skeptical about their biomechanical benefits compared to regular running shoes.
Market Dynamics:
The barefoot shoes market is driven by the growing health and wellness trend where people are looking for more natural options. Many runners and athletes have switched to barefoot shoes to strengthen their feet and improve their technique. The minimalist design also appeals to those wanting minimal intervention and closer contact with the ground. However, lack of substantial research data on the biomechanical advantages and risks of injury act as a restraint. Manufacturers focus on various product lines catering to different activities like running, gym workout, and casual wear can help boost the market growth. Developing styles suitable for both genders and ages will further expand the consumer base.
Key Features of the Study:
- This report provides in-depth analysis of the global barefoot shoes market, and provides market size (US$ Mn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2024-2031), considering 2023 as the base year
- It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
- This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
- It profiles key players in the global barefoot shoes market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
- Key companies covered as a part of this study include ZAQQ, Chala, Xero Shoes U.K., Tadeevo, Lems Shoes, Adidas AG, Vivobarefoot Limited, Body Glove., New Balance Athletics Inc., Softstar Shoes., Feel The World Inc., Inov-8 Inc, Vibram S.p.A, Kineyatabi Co Ltd., Gaucho Ninja, Barefoot Shoes Australia, Bprimal Footwear, Akana, Weweya, and Andune
- Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
- The global barefoot shoes market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
- Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global barefoot shoes market
Detailed Segmentation-
- By Shoe Closure Type:
- Buckle
- Lace-up
- Zipper
- Others
- By Material:
- Raw Cotton
- Leather
- Polyester
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hypermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Brand Outlets
- E-Commerce
- By Region:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Company Profiles:
- ZAQQ
- Chala
- Xero Shoes U.K.
- Tadeevo
- Lems Shoes
- Adidas AG
- Vivobarefoot Limited
- Body Glove.
- New Balance Athletics Inc.
- Softstar Shoes.
- Feel The World Inc.
- Inov-8 Inc
- Vibram S.p.A
- Kineyatabi Co Ltd.
- Gaucho Ninja
- Barefoot Shoes Australia
- Bprimal Footwear
- Akana
- Weweya
- Andune
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
- Research Objectives
- Assumptions
- Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
- Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
- Executive Summary
- Market Snippet, By Shoe Closure Type
- Market Snippet, By Material
- Market Snippet, By Distribution Channel
- Market Snippet, By Region
- Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
- Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Restraints
- PEST Analysis
- PORTER's Five Forces Analysis
- Market Opportunities
- Regulatory Scenario
- Industry Trend
- Mergers and Acquisitions
4. Global Barefoot Shoes Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
- Overview
- Factors Affecting the Global Barefoot Shoes Market
- Impact Analysis
5. Global Barefoot Shoes Market, By Shoe Closure Type, 2019-2031, (US$ Mn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
- Segment Trends
- Buckle
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Segment Trends
- Lace-up
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Segment Trends
- Zipper
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Segment Trends
- Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Segment Trends
6. Global Barefoot Shoes Market, By Material, 2019-2031, (US$ Mn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
- Segment Trends
- Raw Cotton
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Segment Trends
- Leather
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Segment Trends
- Polyester
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Segment Trends
7. Global Barefoot Shoes Market, By Distribution Channel, 2019-2031, (US$ Mn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
- Segment Trends
- Hypermarkets
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Segment Trends
- Specialty Stores
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Segment Trends
- Brand Outlets
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Segment Trends
- E-Commerce
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Segment Trends
8. Global Barefoot Shoes Market, By Region, 2019-2031, (US$ Mn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020-2031
- North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Shoe Closure Type, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Material, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Shoe Closure Type, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn))
- Market Size and Forecast, By Material, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Shoe Closure Type, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Material, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- U.K.
- Germany
- Italy
- France
- Spain
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Shoe Closure Type, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Material, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- China
- India
- Japan
- ASEAN
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Shoe Closure Type, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Material, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Mn)
- GCC Countries
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
9. Competitive Landscape
- Market Share Analysis
- Company Profiles
- ZAQQ
- Company Overview
- Shoe Closure Type Portfolio
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Chala
- Company Overview
- Shoe Closure Type Portfolio
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Xero Shoes U.K.
- Company Overview
- Shoe Closure Type Portfolio
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Tadeevo
- Company Overview
- Shoe Closure Type Portfolio
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Lems Shoes
- Company Overview
- Shoe Closure Type Portfolio
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Adidas AG
- Company Overview
- Shoe Closure Type Portfolio
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Vivobarefoot Limited
- Company Overview
- Shoe Closure Type Portfolio
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Body Glove.
- Company Overview
- Shoe Closure Type Portfolio
- Recent Developments/Updates
- New Balance Athletics Inc.
- Company Overview
- Shoe Closure Type Portfolio
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Softstar Shoes.
- Company Overview
- Shoe Closure Type Portfolio
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Feel The World Inc.
- Company Overview
- Shoe Closure Type Portfolio
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Inov-8 Inc
- Company Overview
- Shoe Closure Type Portfolio
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Vibram S.p.A
- Company Overview
- Shoe Closure Type Portfolio
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Kineyatabi Co Ltd.
- Company Overview
- Shoe Closure Type Portfolio
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Gaucho Ninja
- Company Overview
- Shoe Closure Type Portfolio
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Barefoot Shoes Australia
- Company Overview
- Shoe Closure Type Portfolio
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Bprimal Footwear
- Company Overview
- Shoe Closure Type Portfolio
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Akana
- Company Overview
- Shoe Closure Type Portfolio
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Weweya
- Company Overview
- Shoe Closure Type Portfolio
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Andune
- Company Overview
- Shoe Closure Type Portfolio
- Recent Developments/Updates
10. Analyst Recommendations
- Wheel of Fortune
- Analyst View
- Coherent Opportunity Map
11. Section
- References
- Research Methodology
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