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.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 5.04 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 7.59 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 4.18% |
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.
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia, and others.
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.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Products Covered | Non-Athletic Footwear, Athletic Footwear |
Materials Covered | Rubber, Leather, Plastic, Fabric, Others |
Distribution Channels Covered | Footwear Specialists, Online Sales, Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Departmental Stores, Clothing Stores, Others |
Pricings Covered | Premium, Mass |
End Users Covered | Men, Women, Kids |
Regions Covered | Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia, Others |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
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