Hiking Shoes Statistics
Hiking footwear global market statistics
- The global hiking footwear market size stands at US$19.70 billion as of 2023.
- For the fiscal year ending May 2021, hiking footwear sales grew 20% over the same period in 2019.
- A drop of about 8% in worldwide sales took place in 2020.
- A 3.1% CAGR increase is expected by 2033, with worldwide sales expected to reach up to US$26.73 billion.
Year |
Global value (projected in USD billion) |
2023 |
$19.70 |
2024 |
$20.31 |
2025 |
$20.94 |
2026 |
$21.59 |
2027 |
$22.26 |
2028 |
$22.95 |
2029 |
$23.66 |
2030 |
$24.39 |
2031 |
$25.15 |
2032 |
$25.93 |
2033 |
$26.73 |
Hiking footwear sales by channel
- In 2023, hiking shoe sales via physical retail are at US$14.45 billion.
- This figure is anticipated to reach US$18.10 billion by the end of 2033, which is equivalent to a revenue growth of 25.28%.
- Hiking footwear sales through e-commerce as of 2023 are at US$5.25 billion, netting itself a market share of 26.65%.
- By 2033, sales of hiking shoes are expected to grow via online retailers at a CAGR of 5.1%
- These sales are forecasted to reach US$8.63 billion by the end of 2033, which makes up about 32% of the total global hiking footwear sales projected in the same year.
- The revenue growth in e-commerce sales by 2033 is 64.38%.
- Based on 2033 projections, the market share for e-commerce will increase by 21.13%, while physical share will see a 7.68% decline in market share.
Year |
Total sales |
Physical sales |
E-commerce |
2023 |
$19.70 |
$14.45 |
$5.25 |
2024 |
$20.31 |
$14.79 |
$5.52 |
2025 |
$20.94 |
$15.14 |
$5.80 |
2026 |
$21.59 |
$15.50 |
$6.09 |
2027 |
$22.26 |
$15.85 |
$6.41 |
2028 |
$22.95 |
$16.22 |
$6.73 |
2029 |
$23.66 |
$16.58 |
$7.08 |
2030 |
$24.39 |
$16.95 |
$7.44 |
2031 |
$25.15 |
$17.33 |
$7.82 |
2032 |
$25.93 |
$17.72 |
$8.21 |
2033 |
$26.73 |
$18.10 |
$8.63 |
Hiking shoes market by country
- By 2033, hiking footwear sales in the United States are expected to increase at a CAGR of 3.9% and reach US$8.63 billion in total.
- This projected US figure is 32.28% of worldwide sales in 2033.
- The China market value for hiking shoes is projected to be at US$4.49 billion by 2033, which is 16.79% of the expected global sales.
- The United Kingdom sees a total of US$1.94 billion in hiking footwear sales by the end of 2033.
- This estimated hiking footwear sales increase in the UK is 7.25% of the 2033 global sales projection.
Year |
US value (projected in USD billion) |
2023 |
$5.89 |
2024 |
$6.12 |
2025 |
$6.36 |
2026 |
$6.61 |
2027 |
$6.86 |
2028 |
$7.13 |
2029 |
$7.41 |
2030 |
$7.70 |
2031 |
$8.00 |
2032 |
$8.31 |
2033 |
$8.63 |
Waterproof hiking footwear statistics
- Based on 2023 data, the overall market value for waterproof hiking footwear is US$1.2 billion.
- That figure is projected to increase at a CAGR of 4.22% by 2033, reaching total sales of US$ 1.81 billion.
- This estimated waterproof hiking footwear sales make up 5.61% of the forecasted 2033 global sales.
- In North America, the United States sits at a 24.20% market value share as of 2023.
- Back in 2022, Europe took hold of more than 25.50% of the waterproof boots market share.
- By 2033, rubber waterproof boots are forecasted to shoot up to 49.60% market share.
Year |
Waterproof hiking shoes value (projected in USD billion) |
2023 |
$1.20 |
2023 |
$1.25 |
2025 |
$1.31 |
2026 |
$1.37 |
2027 |
$1.43 |
2028 |
$1.49 |
2029 |
$1.55 |
2030 |
$1.62 |
2031 |
$1.69 |
2032 |
$1.77 |
2033 |
$1.85 |
Longevity of hiking shoes
- Most hiking shoes are engineered to last for 800 miles.
- That’s anywhere between 9 to 18 months for most hikers, depending on the frequency and heaviness of use.
- Hiking footwear companies advise trail-goers to wear hiking shoes a minimum of 500 miles.
- That’s about 1 whole adventure on the Colorado Trail (487 mi) or the Alaska Long Trail (500 mi).
- These manufacturers, however, tell hikers that they can push past the 500-mile mark but no more than 1000 miles.
- Lower-quality hiking shoes have a measly 350 miles of shelf life.
- Such trail shoes are 30% flimsier than quality hikers made by household brands.
Hiking shoe durability FAQs
When should you change your hiking shoes?
- Signs of wear and tear on the hiking shoe’s sole unit are prime indicators that a replacement may be necessary.
- It’s almost always time to buy a new pair when the hiking shoe’s treads and lugs are unusually smooth and worn down.
- A new one may be necessary when underfoot pain happens too soon and too often.
Do leather hiking shoes last longer?
- Compared with synthetic hikers, hiking shoes made with leather are more durable.
- Those with uppers made with one-piece leather sheets tend to last longer.
- Authentic full-grain leather is naturally waterproof, which adds to the longevity of hiking shoes made with it.
Can hiking shoes be worn daily?
- Unsurprisingly, many people wear hiking shoes for everyday use, particularly when a lot of standing around is involved.
- That said, certain man-made surfaces may wear down the treads and lugs of a pair quickly, leading to loss of traction on natural terrain.
- Most hiking shoes are also not ideal for driving as they are bulkier and less responsive.
- While sneakers are synonymous with casual wear, urban hiking shoes are gaining popularity in the everyday footwear scene.
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