American Industry Overview: Women's Footwear, Except Athletic
This category covers establishments engaged in the production of women's footwear designed primarily for dress, street and work.
Industry Snapshot
The U.S. women's footwear industry is dominated by large companies that design and manufacture a wide variety of shoes each year. A steady market of consumers eager for new styles, along with the short life span of a pair of shoes, have produced lucrative profits for the nation's well-established footwear manufacturers. According to the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA), U.S. consumers purchased nearly 2.29 billion pairs of shoes in 2005. However,...