16 May, 2019
The Footwear Intel Center For FDRA Members
Representing over 80% of the entire footwear industry, FDRA is the industry’s business and trade association, providing innovative products, training and consulting. Its members include the majority of U.S. footwear manufacturers, brands, retailers and importers to global footwear companies. What FDRA does is simple: It advocates for lower costs for consumers, allowing its members to sell more shoes and create jobs.
An online platform helping brands and suppliers cut development costs and increase speed-to-market.
News hub for footwear innovation related to design, development, materials, production and retail.
Everything you need to know about importing footwear from duty rates to rules and regulations.
Access footwear sourcing data, material costs, compliance training and trends.
Find domestic manufacturing stats, view reports and hear domestic producers stories.
Search footwear chemical and physical testing requirements by country.
Opportunities, education, and awareness for African Americans in the Footwear Industry and Community.
The footwear industry’s weekly podcast featuring executives and experts on current business trends.
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FOOTWEAR BY THE NUMBERS
A closer look at footwear consumption and production throughout the United States
333626
Total US Footwear Employment
8
Avg. Pairs Imported Per Person in 2018
25000000
Total Pairs Made in America in 2018
83
Total US Sales (in Billions) in 2018