June 10, 2026 Press Release

FDRA: New CPI Data Shows Tariffs Driving Footwear Price Increases, Pressuring American Families

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) responded to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, highlighting continued increases in footwear prices and the growing role tariffs are playing in driving inflation across the industry.

New analysis from FDRA shows overall inflation rose 4.2% year-over-year in May, marking the fastest pace in three years, while footwear prices jumped 5.2%, the fastest increase in nearly four years. Price increases were seen across categories, including men’s (5.4%), women’s (6.2%), and children’s footwear (2.3%).

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For more information or to schedule an interview with Matt Priest, please contact fdracomms@cgagroup.com.

About FDRA: FDRA is governed and directed by footwear executives and is the only trade organization focused solely on the footwear industry. Serving the full footwear supply chain, it boosts its members’ bottom lines through innovative products, training, consulting on footwear design and development, sourcing and compliance, trade and customs, advocacy, and consumer and sales trend analysis for shoe retailers around the world. FDRA supports 500 companies and brands worldwide, representing 98% of the total U.S. footwear industry.

To schedule an interview with Matt Priest on the state of the footwear industry, please email fdracomms@cgagroup.com.