Canada Footwear Market

Canada Footwear Market Overview:

The Canada footwear market size reached USD 5.04 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, the market is expected to reach USD 7.59 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.18% during 2025-2033. The market is witnessing steady expansion driven by evolving fashion trends, increased health consciousness, and rising demand for sports and casual shoes. E-commerce growth, along with premium and sustainable product offerings, is further shaping consumer preferences and purchasing behavior. These dynamics collectively influence the competitive landscape and contribute to the growing Canada footwear market share.

Canada Footwear Market Trends:

Rising Demand for Athleisure and Performance Footwear

The wave of health consciousness and athletic living in Canada has driven the market demand for performance and athleisure footwear. As more individuals get involved in fitness programs, jogging, hiking, and sports, the demand for comfortable and sturdy athletic shoes is increasing. The brands are now concerned with new designs that combine functionality and fashion, resulting in multi-purpose shoes that can be worn during workout sessions as well as other activities. Emerging technology, such as breathable components, cushioned soles, and environment-friendly processes, has become attractive to a wide group of people. The popularity of sports celebrities and influencer endorsements further amplifies brand visibility and market penetration. This trend towards athletic lifestyle products is a key growth driver in the Canadian footwear industry. For instance, in April 2025, Adidas introduced a groundbreaking performance running shoe, uniquely crafted both for and in collaboration with individuals with Down Syndrome. This innovative footwear was developed alongside athlete Chris Nikic, FCB Canada, and a team of community representatives, ensuring the design reflects the specific needs and preferences of those it serves.

Increasing Focus on Sustainable and Ethical Footwear

Sustainability has become a defining factor in consumer decision-making, significantly influencing the Canada footwear market growth. Buyers are also on the lookout for eco-friendly products like recycled rubber, vegan leather, and organic textiles. Sustainable manufacturing, supply chain traceability, and carbon-free supply chain transportation are proving to be the new industry standards. Customers are loyal to brands that adopt sustainability and social responsibility, and also provide them with an advantage in the competitive field. Eco-friendly manufacturing in response to the government regulations and sensitization on the environment supports the need to consume responsibly and innovations. As demand grows for products that align with eco-conscious values, footwear companies are investing in sustainable technologies and supply chains. This shift toward ethical consumption patterns is reshaping the industry and stimulating market growth in Canada. For instance, in January 2023, Vancouver’s vegan footwear brand, Grounded People, unveiled its debut official shoe collection amid growing consumer and industry focus on eco-conscious fashion choices. The launch comes as sustainability gains increasing importance in the apparel and footwear sectors.

Canada Footwear Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product, material, distribution channel, pricing, and end user.

Product Insights:

• Non-Athletic Footwear
• Athletic Footwear

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product. This includes non-athletic footwear and athletic footwear.

Material Insights:

• Rubber
• Leather
• Plastic
• Fabric
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the material have also been provided in the report. This includes rubber, leather, plastic, fabric, and others.

Distribution Channel Insights:

• Footwear Specialists
• Online Sales
• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
• Departmental Stores
• Clothing Stores
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel. This includes footwear specialists, online sales, supermarkets and hypermarkets, departmental stores, clothing stores, and others.

Pricing Insights:

• Premium
• Mass

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on pricing have also been provided in the report. This includes premium and mass.

End User Insights:

• Men
• Women
• Kids

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user. This includes men, women, and kids.

Regional Insights:

• Ontario
• Quebec
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Others

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia, and others.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Canada Footwear Market News:

• In May 2025, Canadian footwear manufacturer Baffin unveiled the DETOUR (Metatarsal Guard), a versatile unisex safety boot crafted to deliver top-tier protection in mining operations and other hazardous work settings. Built for extreme jobsite conditions and rugged terrain, the DETOUR (MET) meets CSA/ASTM standards and carries ESR/EH certification, offering reliable resistance to harsh elements and chemical exposure. Featuring a steel toe cap, protective plate, and an integrated metatarsal guard, this safety boot is engineered to prioritize worker safety in the most demanding environments.
• In September 2024, La Canadienne, a prominent footwear, outerwear, and accessories brand, unveiled its Fall/Winter 2024 collection, featuring its signature City Dry™ technology. Aimed at capturing the attention of younger consumers while continuing to appeal to loyal clientele, the new lineup blends refined elegance with practical innovation. Known for their resilience and expert craftsmanship, La Canadienne’s shoes are made from waterproof suede and leather, ensuring style and durability in all weather conditions. The collection reflects the brand’s ongoing commitment to quality, offering functional yet timeless designs that cater to both fashion-forward and classic tastes. This launch reinforces La Canadienne’s position as a go-to label for performance-driven, sophisticated footwear.

Canada Footwear Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Canada footwear market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Canada footwear market on the basis of product?
• What is the breakup of the Canada footwear market on the basis of material?
• What is the breakup of the Canada footwear market on the basis of distribution channel?
• What is the breakup of the Canada footwear market on the basis of pricing?
• What is the breakup of the Canada footwear market on the basis of end user?
• What is the breakup of the Canada footwear market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Canada footwear market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Canada footwear market?
• What is the structure of the Canada footwear market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Canada footwear market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Canada footwear market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Canada footwear market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Canada footwear industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.