发布时间：2008.5

摘要

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Footwear in US$ Million and Million Units (Pairs) at the retail level. The major product segments analyzed are Athletic Footwear (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Hockey, Athleisure, & Others), Outdoor/Rugged Footwear, Casual Footwear, Dress/Formal Footwear, and Footwear Accessories. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific , Middle East/Africa, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 849 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as adidas AG, Reebok International, Bata Shoe Organization, Bata India Ltd., Brown Shoe Company, Inc., Deckers Outdoor Corporation, ECCO Sko A/S, Gucci Group, Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc., Lacrosse Footwear, Nike, Nine West Group Inc., Puma, R.G. Barry Corporation, San Paulo & Alpargatas, S.A., The Stride Rite Corporation, The Timberland Company, Vans, Inc., Weyco Group, Wolverine World Wide Inc., The Athlete抯 Foot, The Finish Line, Inc., Foot Locker, Inc., Payless ShoeSource Inc., and The Sports Authority, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

目录及图表

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 6
 
     Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1    
 
     Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2    
 
     Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3    
 
     Athletic Footwear.....I-4
Aerobic Shoes.....I-4
Athleisure Footwear.....I-4
Baseball Footwear.....I-4    
 
     Basketball Footwear.....I-5
Cricket Footwear.....I-5
Cross-Training.....I-5
Running Shoes.....I-5
Soccer Shoes.....I-5
Tennis Shoes.....I-5
Walking Shoes.....I-5
Other Athletic Footwear.....I-5
Outdoor/Rugged Footwear.....I-5    
 
     Casual Footwear.....I-6
Dress/Formal Footwear.....I-6
Footwear Accessories.....I-6
Socks.....I-6
Insoles.....I-6
Gaiters.....I-6    
 
 II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 172
 
    1. Industry Profile.....II-1 14 
 
      Global Footwear Market ?An Overview.....II-1 1
 
      Global Majors - A Strategic Insight.....II-2
Nike .....II-2
adidas AG.....II-2 1
 
      Reebok.....II-3
Puma .....II-3
New Balance.....II-3 1
 
      Leading Footwear Firms.....II-4
Table 1: Worldwide Footwear Market (2005 & 2006): Leading Companies?Sales in US$ Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-4 1
 
      Brand Talk.....II-5
Branding - What the Consumer Looks for........II-5
Table 2: US Leading Footwear Brands (2005): Select Brands Ranked by Awareness Level for Nike, Reebok, adidas, Converse, New Balance, and Puma (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-5
Brand To Fashion - The Transition........II-5
Hard Facts about Branding.....II-5  1
 
      Table 3: Top Men抯 Footwear Brand Preferences in the US (2003-2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Brands for Nike, adidas, New Balance, Foot Locker, DC Shoes, Reebok, Finish Line, Vans, K-Swiss and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-6 1
 
      Table 4: Top Women抯 Footwear Brand Preferences in the US (2003-2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Brands for Steve Madden, Nike, adidas, Bakers, Nordstrom, Nine West, Diesel, Puma, Aldo, Journeys, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-7
Move Towards Unconventional Brand Names........II-7
Baby Boomers - Changing Priorities........II-7 1
 
      Kids - The Easiest Prey for Brands?.....II-8
Integration of Fashion and Comfort........II-8
Fusion of Performance and Style - A Successful Formula........II-8 1
 
      Footwear Retailers.....II-9
Table 5: Leading US Retailers for Men抯 Fashion Footwear (2001-2005): Percentage Breakdown by Sales Revenues for Wal-Mart, Payless Shoe Source, Nordstorm, Kmart, J.C. Penny, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-9 1
 
      The Rift between Production and Consumption Narrows.....II-10
Competitive Advantages of Leading Footwear Producers.....II-10
China: The World抯 Largest Footwear Producer!.....II-10
US: The Leading Consumer of Footwear!.....II-10  1
 
      Table 6: Footwear Consumption for Select Countries (2006): Per Capita Consumption for the US, Italy, Germany, France, and the UK (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-11

Table 7: Global Leading Footwear Importers by Geographic Region (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Imports for Western Europe, USA, Japan, Russia, Canada, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-11 1
 
      Table 8: World Footwear Market (2004 & 2005): Footwear Import by Leading Countries (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-12 1
 
      Table 9: World Footwear Market (2004 & 2005): Footwear Export by Leading Countries (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-13
Current and Future Analysis.....II-13 1
 
      Regional Analysis.....II-14
Product Segment Analysis.....II-14
Growth Prospects Worldwide.....II-14 1
 
    2. 慤nited we Stand??Adidas Acquires Reebok.....II-15 3   
 
      Table 10: Global Athletic Footwear Market: A Comparison of Percentage Shares by Value Sales for Nike, and adidas before and after Reebok Acquisition (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-15 1
 
      Regional Repercussions.....II-16
North America.....II-16
Japan.....II-16
Europe.....II-16
Asia-Pacific.....II-16 2
 
    3. Market Dynamics.....II-18 23  
 
      Movers and Shapers of the Industry抯 Stance.....II-18
Footwear Industry in the New Millennium.....II-18
Globalization - Optimal Efficiencies.....II-18
It抯 a Mix-and-Match of Opportunities & Strengths.....II-18
Technology Advancements - An Explosive Period Ahead.....II-18 1
 
      The Consumerism Wave .....II-19
Consumerism in the 21st Century........II-19
Forces Shaping Consumerism.....II-19
Time - A Rare Commodity.....II-19
Freedom - The Prized Possession .....II-19 1
 
      Small Shops - The Most Favored Targets........II-20
Advent of a Global Network.....II-20
The Battle Between the Body and the Soul.....II-20
Children - Deciding Success and Failure of Retailers.....II-20
Consumers - On Top of the World........II-20 1
 
      Factors Influencing the Footwear Industry........II-21
Facts About the Footwear Industry.....II-21 1
 
      Caught in the Rip Van Winkle Act........II-22
The Replacement Issue........II-22
A Non-Seasonal Living........II-22
Huge Discounting........II-22
Dearth of Creativity........II-22 1
 
      Lack of Direction and Focus........II-23
The Brown Shoe Movement........II-23
Cross Trainers - Increasingly Designed for Outdoor Wear........II-23
Trekking Shoes - Going on an Uphill Journey........II-23
Varying Styles and Designs - To Suit all Consumers.....II-23
Slippers - Not a Case of Slip-Ups........II-23
New Products - Much Needed Stimulus........II-23 1
 
      Beige Shoes - Result of Various Factors........II-24
Vendors Cash on Casual Shoes........II-24
Fashion and Not Technology Rules........II-24
Life - Moving at a Breathtaking Speed........II-24 1
 
      Price and Comfort - The Eternal Favorites........II-25
Individualism - A Way of Life in the Future........II-25
Growth Factors in the Footwear Industry.....II-25
E- Commerce.....II-25
Innovation.....II-25
Innovations in Footwear Components.....II-25 1
 
      Customer Service.....II-26
Fashion Trends.....II-26
Comfort - For Today抯 Woman........II-26
Female Footwear Market.....II-26
Parents & Kids - The Retailers?New Favorites........II-26 1
 
      The Kid Buying Power.....II-27
Factors Influencing Kids?Purchases.....II-27
The Teen Market........II-27
The Growing Popularity of Private Labels........II-27 1
 
      Product Innovation - Not a Major Issue Any More?.....II-28
Participatory Levels - Forecasts for the Near Future........II-28
Specialty Footwear & Sporting Goods Stores - The Manufacturers?Favorites........II-28
Distribution Channels ?A Complex System........II-28 1
 
      Only the Smart Will Survive........II-29
Out-Sourcing - A Key Issue........II-29
US Leads the Packing in Outsourcing Footwear to Asia.....II-29
Continued Outsourcing........II-29
Sourcing Strategies - The Present and the Future........II-29 1
 
      Retail Environment- An Integral & Crucial Facet of the Footwear Industry.....II-30
The Importance of Niche Players.........II-30
Manufacturers and Retailers- The Battle Goes on.....II-30
Retailers Under Pressure........II-30
Response to a Slump in Demand........II-30
Small Retailers - A Flexible Lot in a Fluid Scenario........II-30 1
 
      The Problem of 揜eturns?.......II-31
A Great Transition Ahead........II-31
Key Success Factors for Retailers .....II-31
Investment Areas for Retailers in the 21st Century.....II-31 1
 
      The Retailer抯 Success Recipe........II-32
慡pace Lifting?Footwear Retailing .....II-32 1
 
      慞roactive?Merchandising In-Store Garners Momentum .....II-33
Point-of-Sale Data - Understanding the Needs of the Consumer.........II-33
P-O-P & its Importance........II-33 1
 
      Co-Branding - Crucial for the Success of P-O-P Displays?.....II-34
Manufacturers Must Evolve too.........II-34
Strategic Formulae for a Successful Future........II-34
The Sales Team.........II-34 1
 
      Catalog Sales - A Potent Marketing Tool........II-35
The Advent of a New Supply Mechanism........II-35
Core Competency - Increased Importance.....II-35
Customer - The Core Focal Point.....II-35
Customization - The Norm and Not an Option.....II-35 1
 
      Essential Core Competencies for the Future........II-36
Design Process.....II-36
Development.....II-36
Logistics.....II-36  1
 
      Table 11: Global Market for Footwear (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Distribution Channels for the US, UK, France, Italy, and Germany (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-37 1
 
      Shelf Presence.....II-38
Retailing Transformation: Effect on the Manufacturers.....II-38
Marketing Strategies.....II-38
The Role of Manufacturers and Marketers........II-38
Utilization of Resources.........II-38 1
 
      Successful Strategies and Trends in the Recent Past.....II-39
Hearst Magazines- Forging Strategic Alliances of a Different Kind........II-39
Brand Extension - A New Meaning........II-39
Trends in the Men抯 Footwear Market.........II-39
Marketing Strategies of Footwear Manufacturers - A Comparison........II-39 2
 
    4. Trends.....II-41 2   
 
      Licensing a Hot Rage!.....II-41
Cross Industry Forays Rife.....II-41
Shifting Brand Loyalty ?A Major Concern!.....II-41 1
 
      Affordable Luxury ?Painting New Scapes for Growth.....II-42 1
 
    5. Athletic Footwear ?A Brief Market Scan.....II-43 9  $1100  
 
      Athletic Footwear ?The Market Size.....II-43
Athletic Footwear Makers Party on Consumers Getting Sporty.....II-43
Fashion-Statements Override Brand Aspirations.....II-43
Competitive Landscape.....II-43  1
 
      Table 12: Leading Brands in World Athletic Footwear Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Nike, adidas, Reebok, Puma, New Balance, ASICS, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-44

Table 13: Leading Brands in the European Athletic Footwear Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Nike, adidas, Reebok, Puma, New Balance, Fila, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-44 1
 
      Table 14: Leading Brands in the Asia-Pacific Athletic Footwear Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Nike, adidas, Reebok, New Balance, Fila, Asics, Puma, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-45

Table 15: Leading Brands in Rest of World Athletic Footwear Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Nike, adidas, Reebok, New Balance, Puma, Fila and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-45 1
 
      adidas Soaks up Nike抯 Global Soccer Market Leadership.....II-46
Table 16: Leading Brands in the Global Soccer Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Share by Value Sales for adidas, Nike, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-46 1
 
      Table 17: Leading Brands in the World Rugged Outdoor Footwear Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Timberland, Merrell, Hi-Tec Sports, Lowa, Salomon, Grisport, Columbia, Genfoot/Kamik, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-47
Athletic Footwear Industry: Then & Now.....II-47
Market Description.....II-47 1
 
      Demand Factors.....II-48
Supply Factors.....II-48
Pricing - A Marketing Tool for Athletic Footwear Chains.....II-48 1
 
      Short Lead Times Spell Success in a Dynamic Market.....II-49
In a Mature Phase.....II-49
Threats to the Athletic Footwear Segment?.....II-49
The Inevitable.....II-49 1
 
      Licensing Needs a Shot in the Arm.....II-50
Licensers and Licensees Must Join Forces and Help Retailers.....II-50 1
 
      The Female Footwear Market- An Aggressive Growth.....II-51 1
 
    6. Product Overview.....II-52 7  
 
      History of Footwear.....II-52
Moccasin.....II-52
Sandal.....II-52
Boot .....II-52
Clog .....II-52
Mule .....II-52
Pumps.....II-52 1
 
      Oxford.....II-53
Footwear Style & Fashion.....II-53
Sneakers.....II-53 1
 
      Product Definitions.....II-54
Athletic Footwear.....II-54
Components of Athletic Footwear.....II-54
Upper.....II-54
Midsole.....II-54
Insert.....II-54
Outsole.....II-54 1
 
      Aerobic Shoes.....II-55
Athleisure Footwear.....II-55
Baseball Footwear.....II-55
Metal Cleats.....II-55
Molded Cleats.....II-55
Basketball Footwear.....II-55
Cricket Footwear.....II-55
Cross-Training.....II-55
Running Shoes.....II-55 1
 
      Soccer Shoes.....II-56
Tennis Shoes.....II-56
Walking Shoes.....II-56
Other Athletic Footwear.....II-56
Outdoor/Rugged Footwear.....II-56
Trekking and Walking Boots.....II-56
3-4 Season Boots.....II-56
3 Season Boots.....II-56 1
 
      Mountaineering Boots.....II-57
Backpacking Boots.....II-57
Hiking Boots.....II-57
Day Hiking Boots.....II-57
Technical Hiking Boots.....II-57
Light Hiking Boots.....II-57
Approach Shoes.....II-57 1
 
      Technical Shoes.....II-58
Casual Footwear.....II-58
Dress/Formal Footwear.....II-58
Footwear Accessories.....II-58
Socks.....II-58
Insoles.....II-58
Gaiters.....II-58 1
 
    7. Recent Industry Activity.....II-59 34  $1300  
 
      Sole Solutions Acquires Langer.....II-59
Shimano to Take Over Pearl Izumi from Nautilus.....II-59
Golden Gate Capital Acquires Altama Delta from Phoenix Footwear.....II-59
Belle International Takes Over 5 Footwear Businesses.....II-59
Tallinna Kaubamaja to Acquire Suurtuki.....II-59
Marvel Enters into an Alliance with Reebok.....II-59 1
 
      Hush Puppies Exclusive Outlet Inaugurated In Ahmedabad.....II-60
Vulcabras and Reebok Announce Brazilian JV.....II-60
M&B Footwear to Divest 26% Interest.....II-60
Lawreshwar to Invest INR35 crore for New Facility at Jaipur.....II-60
Reebok India Eyes Kids-wear Segment.....II-60 1
 
      Goex Announces €8.0 Million Investment Plan in Serbia.....II-61
R.G. Barry Secures 3-Year Development Contract with Nautica.....II-61
Reebok Upgrades Portfolio for Lifestyle Segment.....II-61
Reliance and Bata India Announce Collaboration for Reliance Footprint.....II-61
Hanger Orthopedic Acquires Custom Footwear.....II-61
DSI Holdings Acquires Deb Shops.....II-61 1
 
      Fit For Business Acquires Footfridge.....II-62
Sequoia Partners Acquires 7.8% Stake in Fujian Peak.....II-62
Timberland Subsidiary Acquires IPath.....II-62
TowerBrook Acquires Jimmy Choo.....II-62
Berkshire Partners Acquires Minority Interest in Masai Group.....II-62
Big Dog Holdings to Acquire Natural Comfort.....II-62
Crocs Acquires Ocean Minded.....II-62 1
 
      Implus Footcare Acquires Sneaker Balls.....II-63
Integrity Brands and Golden Gate Capital Acquire Wellco Enterprises.....II-63
RG Barry Acquires College Clogs Venture from Wolverine World Wide.....II-63
China Shoe Holdings Takes Over Wholly Success.....II-63
Kenneth Cole Acquires Le Tigre Sportswear Brand.....II-63
Payless ShoeSource Completes Acquisition of Stride Rite.....II-63
Finish Line to Take Over Genesco.....II-63 1
 
      Crocs Acquires Bite LLC.....II-64
Iconix Brand Acquires Comet International.....II-64
Timberland Acquires IPATH.....II-64
Tommy Hilfiger Signs Partnership Agreement with Macy抯.....II-64 1
 
      Brown Shoe Announces Joint Venture with Hongguo.....II-65
Apache to Expand Facilities in Nellore SEZ.....II-65
Vulcabras Acquires Stake in Calcados Azaleia.....II-65
Woodland Announces INR2 Billion Expansion Plans.....II-65
Samsonite to Introduce Imported Footwear Brands in India.....II-65 1
 
      TIL Footwear Eyes Leather Market in the UK.....II-66
Brazilian Footwear Businesses to Invest $60 Million in Argentina.....II-66
Hi-Tec Sports Announces Partnership with Chogori India.....II-66
Liberty Shoes to Invest INR40 Crore for 100 New Stores.....II-66
Superhouse Announces Plans to Expand Footwear Production Capacity.....II-66
Mirza to Expand Production of Ladies?Footwear.....II-66 1
 
      Growth-Link Receives Approval for Footwear SEZ.....II-67
PPR Snaps Up Majority Stake in Puma AG.....II-67
Delta Plus Acquires Majority Stake in LH Safety.....II-67
Annabelle Acquires AS Nissar Ahmed & Co......II-67
Payless Acquires Collective International.....II-67 1
 
      D. Myers & Sons Acquires New Brands.....II-68
Fortelus Capital Acquire Bruno Magli.....II-68
adidas Group Acquires Distribution Rights of Reebok Brand.....II-68
adidas Group Acquires Distribution Rights of Reebok Brand in Turkey.....II-68
Easton Sports Named Official Shoe for Baseball.....II-68
Phillips-Van Heusen and Harbor Footwear Enter into Agreement.....II-68 1
 
      Crocs Partners with Warner Bros to Incorporate Comic Characters in Shoes.....II-69
La Perla Enters into License Agreements with Baldan and Finduck.....II-69
Crew B.O.S. and Leather Crafts Establishes a Joint Venture.....II-69
Payless and Nike Enters into Partnership.....II-69
Wellco Signs Contract with the US Department of Defense.....II-69 1
 
      New York Transit Sells Rocket Dog.....II-70
Democrata Expands Production Capacity.....II-70
Free Way Builds a New Shoe Manufacturing Plant.....II-70
Escada AG Enters into Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Vicini SpA.....II-70
J抋dore Concepts Pvt Ltd Forays into Indian Footwear Market.....II-70 1
 
      310 Global Brands Hires Rapper Nas to Design Disciple Footwear Collection.....II-71
adidas Group Extends Strategic Agreement with INTERSPORT.....II-71
Totes-Isotoner Acquires E.S. Originals? Footwear Division.....II-71
Stride Rite Acquires Robeez.....II-71
Marc Fisher Takes Over Sigerson Morrison.....II-71
Ralf Ringer Acquires Zaraisk.....II-71 1
 
      Belk Acquires Parisian.....II-72
Columbia Sportswear Acquires Pacific Trail.....II-72
Steven Madden Acquires Friedman & Associates.....II-72
NexCen Brands Acquires The Athlete's Foot.....II-72
Kellwood Acquires Hollywould.....II-72
Lotto Sport Italia Acquires Etonic.....II-72 1
 
      The Walking Company Acquires Steve抯 Shoes......II-73
adidas Acquires Ownership of Korean Joint Venture.....II-73
Stride Rite Acquires Robeez.....II-73
SKECHERS Signs Agreement to Design and Market the AVIREX Brand of Footwear.....II-73
Execute Sports Collaborates with Jet Pilot to Develop New Racing Boot Line.....II-73
Brazil and Tunisia Signs an Agreement.....II-73 1
 
      New Balance Athletic Shoe Inks Pact with Royal Sporting House.....II-74
Sigrid Olsen Inks an Agreement with New York Transit.....II-74
Melania SpA Establishes a New Footwear Company.....II-74
Payless Joins Hands with Walt Disney.....II-74
Nike and NFL Extends Footwear Supply Agreement.....II-74
Moschillo and Rodolphe Menudier Establishes a Joint Venture.....II-74 1
 
      Ellen Tracy Signs a Licensing Agreement with Modern Shoe Company.....II-75
Jaffra and Farida Enter into Footwear Joint Venture.....II-75
Growth-Link to Setup Footwear Production Plant.....II-75
Athlete抯 Foot Opens First Athletic Footwear Store.....II-75
The Walking Company Opens Two New Stores.....II-75 1
 
      True Religion Inc Enters into Licensing Agreement with GMI and PAI.....II-76
Iconix Brand and Titan Industries Enter into Licensing Agreement.....II-76
The Walking Company Opens New Store.....II-76
Kittens Partners with Mattel Toys.....II-76
Wolverine Wins Contract for Synthetic Leather Shoes.....II-76 1
 
      Liberty Inks an Agreement with Van Elten.....II-77
Distrinando Starts Second Sports Shoe Plant.....II-77
Skins, Inc. Signs an Agreement with Boemos S.P.A......II-77
The Walt Disney Co. and Payless ShoeSource, Inc. Sign Direct-to-Retail
  Agreement.....II-77
Madura Garments Forms an Alliance with Sierra Industrial Enterprises.....II-77
National Football League Signs an Agreement with Under Armour.....II-77 1
 
      Original Brands Signs Distribution Agreement with Von Dutch.....II-78
Caiman Shoes Enters into Indian Footwear Market.....II-78
adidas and Y-3 Extend their Strategic Collaboration.....II-78
Brown Shoe Signs an Agreement with Eastman Group.....II-78
Bata Opens New Retail Stores.....II-78
Bata Opens a New Store in Bangladesh.....II-78
Nike Opens Factory Store in Kansas.....II-78 1
 
      R.G. Barry Enters into an Agreement with Indeka.....II-79
Weyco Signs Agreement with Green Market.....II-79
Weyco Enters into an Agreement with Asahi.....II-79
TOPY Enters Footwear Market in India.....II-79
Adidas Acquires Reebok抯 Distribution and License Rights in China.....II-79
Michelin Footwear Signs Contract with Rocky Brand.....II-79 1
 
      Rocky Brand Enters into an Agreement With Sole Matter.....II-80
Everlast Worldwide Enters into an Arrangement with E.S. Originals.....II-80
adidas-Salomon Changes Name to adidas AG.....II-80
Payless Acquires American Eagle.....II-80
Payless and American Ballet Theatre Ink a Letter of Intent.....II-80 1
 
      Adidas Acquires Russian Distribution Rights of Reebok Brand .....II-81
Nike Inks An Agreement.....II-81
Global Brand Marketing and 7 For All Mankind Sign Licensing Agreement.....II-81
Everlast Signs Licensing Agreement with WS Sports.....II-81 1
 
      Terra Footwear Secures Contract for Supplying Boots.....II-82
The Fashion House Extends Agreement with Bill Blass.....II-82
Brown Shoe Signs Licensing Agreement with Nickelodeon.....II-82
adidas Acquires Reebok, Combined Entity to Rival Nike.....II-82
Fila Signs Agreement with Dicon Technologies.....II-82 1
 
      ECCO Expands Asia-Pacific Operations.....II-83
Columbia Sportswear Acquires Montrail.....II-83
LaCrosse Forms A New Office for Sourcing.....II-83
Bata Opens Largest Store in Pakistan.....II-83
Timberland Acquires SmartWool Corp......II-83 1
 
      LaCrosse Sells PVC Footwear Facility.....II-84
Everlast to Market Safety Footwear and Work Boots.....II-84
Fila Signs Distribution Agreement with RMP Athletic Locker.....II-84
Iconix Brand Enters into License Agreement with Marin Group.....II-84
Fila Launches Online Shopping Platform.....II-84 1
 
      adidas-Salomon Divests Salomon Business.....II-85
Private Equity Investors Acquire Neiman Marcus Group.....II-85
The Stride Rite Corporation Acquires Saucony.....II-85
Phoenix Acquires Assets of Paradise Shoe Company.....II-85 1
 
      Phoenix Enters into Licensing Agreement with Oxford Industries.....II-86
Polo Ralph Lauren Acquires Ralph Lauren Footwear.....II-86
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. Formed.....II-86
Brown Shoe Acquires Bennett Footwear Group.....II-86
Rocky Shoes Snaps up EJ Footwear.....II-86 1
 
      Phoenix Acquires CBC.....II-87
WSA and Couromoda Jointly Markets Brazilian Designs in the US.....II-87
Rodolfo Zengarini Bags Calvin Klein抯 Production Licenses for Women抯 Footwear.....II-87
Everlast Worldwide Names Sparta Exclusive Licensee for Footwear in Russia.....II-87
Downtown Locker Room Gets a Bigger Room.....II-87
Skin Sin Strides into the Indian Footwear Market.....II-87 1
 
      O碞eills Joins the Footwear Bandwagon.....II-88
AVI Acquires Stake in A&D Spitz.....II-88
Billabong Pockets Palmers?Kustom Surf Footwear Business.....II-88
Everlast?Worldwide Inc., Ties up with Slace.....II-88
Sport Brands International Acquires Operating Subsidiaries of Fila Holding.....II-88
Phoenix Footwear Acquires Altama Footwear.....II-88 1
 
      VF Corp Buys Vans Inc.....II-89
Reebok Acquires Hockey Company.....II-89
Jones Apparel Acquires Maxwell Shoe Co......II-89
Bennett Footwear Acquires North American Assets of Intershoe.....II-89
Hi-Tec and BHA Technologies form Partnership.....II-89 1
 
      Stacy Adams Signs Up Shoe Technik - Eyes 11% Share of Indian Footwear Market.....II-90
Genesco Renews Footwear Licenses with Levi Strauss & Co......II-90
The Loft Flaunts Premium International Footwear Licenses.....II-90
Oroton Takes ALDO for a Stroll in New Zealand and Australia.....II-90
LaCrosse Footwear Hives off PVC Boots Business.....II-90 1
 
      M&B Footwear Ramps up Manufacturing Capacity.....II-91
Grandoe Corp Slating Investments for Footwear Manufacture.....II-91
Bata Forays into the Chinese Market.....II-91
Danish Bianco Footwear Sets Foot in Germany.....II-91
Everlast Apparel & Footwear Enter the South Korean Market.....II-91 1
 
      GBMI抯 Mecca Takes Shelter Under its Pony Umbrella.....II-92
Ecco Sko Eyes Indian Footwear Market.....II-92
Footstar Goes Bankrupt.....II-92 1
 
    8. Product Introductions/Innovations.....II-93 18  
 
      Levis Launches Footwear Line in India.....II-93
Nike Introduces Hyperdunk.....II-93
Jordan Brand Debuts Jordan CP.....II-93
Jordan Brand Unveils AIR JORDAN XX3.....II-93 1
 
      SKECHERS to Introduce BEBE SPORT Footwear.....II-94
Ocean Minded Unveils New Line of Footwear.....II-94
Reliance Enters Footwear & Jewellery Retailing.....II-94 1
 
      HEAD Launches Innovative Performance Tennis Footwear Collection.....II-95
Portman to Launch Vegan Footwear Range.....II-95
Kenneth Cole to Launch Le Tigre Brand at JCPenney.....II-95
Payless ShoeSource Introduces Dexter Branded Footwear.....II-95 1
 
      Danner Introduces the Ultimate Breathable Solution.....II-96
The Clarks Unveils Innovative Comfort Footwear Line.....II-96
LMG Brands to Introduce More Foreign Brands.....II-96
Baltika to Launch 慚onton?Brand Footwear.....II-96
Heelys Unveils Innovative Footwear Styles.....II-96 1
 
      Michigan Developers Invents Shoe with Interchangeable Strap System.....II-97
Swiss Inventor Develops Outsole for Athletic Shoes.....II-97
Florida Inventor Patents Athletic Shoe Sole.....II-97
North Carolina Scientist Develops Multi-Purpose Athletic Shoe.....II-97
Billy Martin抯 USA Launches DEADWOOD Boot Line.....II-97
Michelin Develops X Boot III Soccer Boots in Collaboration with Umbro.....II-97 1
 
      Inventor Develops New Elastic Track Shoe.....II-98
Genius Launches Nascar Women抯 Designer Shoes.....II-98
adidas Introduces New Footwear Collection.....II-98
Brown Shoe and Gretchen Monahan Introduce New Footwear Range.....II-98 1
 
      Bite Footwear Introduces New Disc Golf Footwear Range.....II-99
Black Fives and Nike Unveils New Footwear Collection.....II-99
GoLite Launches New Trail Running Shoes.....II-99
Under Armour Stages a Debut in Athletic Footwear.....II-99
New York Scientist Develops New Footwear with Heel Breast.....II-99
Chinese Inventor Develops Flashing Light System for Footwear.....II-99 1
 
      Boxfresh Launches First Footwear Collection.....II-100
New Balance Launches New Footwear Range.....II-100
Nike Launches Air Zoom Moire Footwear.....II-100
Allen-Edmonds Launches Casual Comfort Collection.....II-100 1
 
      Colorado Inventor Develops Athletic Footwear Sole Construction.....II-101
Oregon Inventors Launches Athletic Footwear.....II-101
Massachusetts Inventor Patents Ornamental Design for Shoe Sole.....II-101
Inventor Develops Athletic Shoe with Plate and Cushion.....II-101
Inventor Develops Athletic Shoe Midsole.....II-101 1
 
      Timberland Develops Safety Footwear for Women.....II-102
Inventor Develops Athletic Shoe with Electrostatic Dissipation Features.....II-102
Inventor Develops Athletic Shoe Frame.....II-102
Nike Launches Air Zoom Yorker Shoes for Fast Bowlers.....II-102 1
 
      Inventor Develops an Athletic Shoe Sole.....II-103
Inventor Develops Athletic Shoe with Shock Absorption Sole.....II-103
Wilson Launches New Line of Tennis Footwear.....II-103
Everlast Introduces Rugged TRU`dat` Boot Signature Design Shoe.....II-103 1
 
      Inventors Develop New Ornamental Golf Shoe Design.....II-104
FootJoy Introduces ReelFit Golf Shoes.....II-104
Inventor Develops Spikes for Golf Shoes.....II-104
Nike Unveils Air Max 360 Running Shoe.....II-104
Adidas India Introduces Barricade IV Tennis Shoes.....II-104
Etnies Launches Ali Pro Model Footwear Line.....II-104 1
 
      Inventor Develops New Shoe Turnable Vamp.....II-105
Inventors Develop New Soccer Shoe with Upper and Cleat Assembly.....II-105
Andana Shoes & Accessories Unveils 2007 Spring Collection.....II-105
Azaleia Rolls Out a Premium Shoes Brand A/Z.....II-105
Inventor from Italy Develops Mid-Sole.....II-105 1
 
      The Fashion House Unveils Fall 2007 Women抯 Footwear Collections.....II-106
OluKai Launches Premium Sandals for Men and Women.....II-106
Nike Launches Basketball Signature Shoe.....II-106
Marc Fisher Footwear Launches New Footwear Lines.....II-106
Nike Introduces Jordan XXI Collection.....II-106 1
 
      LaCrosse and Realtree Rolls Out New Hunting Boots.....II-107
LaCrosse Introduces New Range of Socks.....II-107
LaCrosse Releases EXO?Platform Boots.....II-107
New Balance Pioneers Multiple-Width Cleated Football Shoes.....II-107
Le Coq抯 Activewear Roll outs to Keep 2005 Vibrant.....II-107
Nike Free 5.0 Technology Unveiled.....II-107 1
 
      Justin Boot Company Introduces Caliente and Punchy Collections.....II-108
Etonic Makes a Comeback with the New G-Sok Line.....II-108
Pac Brands Re-Launches Merrell in Australia.....II-108
adidas Introduces Low Priced SSE Comfort and ClimaCool II.....II-108
ECCO Unveils Classic Crossfire.....II-108 1
 
      Nike Introduces SP-6 Model.....II-109
New BioFit and Biotrac models from Bite.....II-109
New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. Introduces Aravon?.....II-109
Bash Sports LLC Launches Magic 32 Basketball Series Athletic Gear.....II-109
Lowa Introduces Sirius Lo ?the new Trail Walking Series.....II-109 1
 
      Emu Australia Launches Unlined Casual Footwear.....II-110 1
 
    9. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-111 10   
 
      Leading Manufacturers.....II-111
adidas AG (Germany).....II-111
Reebok International (US).....II-111 1
 
      Bata Shoe Organization (Canada).....II-112
Bata India Ltd. (India).....II-112
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. (US).....II-112 1
 
      Deckers Outdoor Corporation (US).....II-113
ECCO Sko A/S (Denmark).....II-113 1
 
      Gucci Group (Italy).....II-114
Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. (US).....II-114 1
 
      Lacrosse Footwear, Inc. (US).....II-115
Nike Inc. (US).....II-115 1
 
      Nine West Group Inc. (US).....II-116
Puma AG (Germany).....II-116
R.G. Barry Corporation (US).....II-116 1
 
      San Paulo & Alpargatas, S.A. (Brazil).....II-117
The Stride Rite Corporation (US).....II-117
The Timberland Company (US).....II-117 1
 
      Vans, Inc. (US).....II-118
Weyco Group (Florsheim) (US).....II-118
Wolverine World Wide Inc. (US).....II-118 1
 
      Leading Footwear Retailers.....II-119
The Athlete抯 Foot (US).....II-119
The Finish Line, Inc. (US).....II-119 1
 
      Foot Locker, Inc. (US).....II-120
Payless ShoeSource Inc. (US).....II-120
The Sports Authority, Inc. (US).....II-120 1
 
    10. Global Market Perspective.....II-121     
 
      Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-121 1
 
      Table 19: World Long-term Projections for Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-122 1
 
      Table 20: World Historic Review for Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-123 1
 
      Table 21: World 15-Year Perspective for Footwear by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-124 1
 
      Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-125 1
 
      Table 23: World Long-term Projections for Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-126 1
 
      Table 24: World Historic Review for Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-127 1
 
      Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Footwear by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-128 1
 
      Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Athletic Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-129 1
 
      Table 27: World Long-term Projections for Athletic Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-130 1
 
      Table 28: World Historic Review for Athletic Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-131 1
 
      Table 29: World 15-Year Perspective for Athletic Footwear by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-132 1
 
      Table 30: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Athletic Footwear by Product Segment - Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Hockey, Athleisure, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-133 1
 
      Table 31: World Long-term Projections for Athletic Footwear by Product Segment - Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Hockey, Athleisure, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-134 1
 
      Table 32: World Historic Review for Athletic Footwear by Product Segment - Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Hockey, Athleisure, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-135 1
 
      Table 33: World 15-Year Perspective for Athletic Footwear by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Hockey, Athleisure, and Others Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-136 1
 
      Table 34: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Outdoor/Rugged Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-137 1
 
      Table 35: World Long-term Projections for Outdoor/Rugged Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-138 1
 
      Table 36: World Historic Review for Outdoor/Rugged Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-139 1
 
      Table 37: World 15-Year Perspective for Outdoor/Rugged Footwear by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-140 1
 
      Table 38: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Casual Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-141 1
 
      Table 39: World Long-term Projections for Casual Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-142 1
 
      Table 40: World Historic Review for Casual Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-143 1
 
      Table 41: World 15-Year Perspective for Casual Footwear by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-144 1
 
      Table 42: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Dress/Formal Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-145 1
 
      Table 43: World Long-term Projections for Dress/Formal Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-146 1
 
      Table 44: World Historic Review for Dress/Formal Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-147 1
 
      Table 45: World 15-Year Perspective for Dress/Formal Footwear by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-148 1
 
      Table 46: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Athletic Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-149 1
 
      Table 47: World Long-term Projections for Athletic Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-150 1
 
      Table 48: World Historic Review for Athletic Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-151 1
 
      Table 49: World 15-Year Perspective for Athletic Footwear by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-152 1
 
      Table 50: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Athletic Footwear by Product Segment - Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Hockey, Athleisure, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-153 1
 
      Table 51: World Long-term Projections for Athletic Footwear by Product Segment - Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Hockey, Athleisure, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-154 1
 
      Table 52: World Historic Review for Athletic Footwear by Product Segment - Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Hockey, Athleisure, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-155 1
 
      Table 53: World 15-Year Perspective for Athletic Footwear by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Hockey, Athleisure, and Others Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-156 1
 
      Table 54: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Outdoor/Rugged Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-157 1
 
      Table 55: World Long-term Projections for Outdoor/Rugged Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-158 1
 
      Table 56: World Historic Review for Outdoor/Rugged Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-159 1
 
      Table 57: World 15-Year Perspective for Outdoor/Rugged Footwear by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-160 1
 
      Table 58: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Casual Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-161 1
 
      Table 59: World Long-term Projections for Casual Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-162 1
 
      Table 60: World Historic Review for Casual Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-163 1
 
      Table 61: World 15-Year Perspective for Casual Footwear by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-164 1
 
      Table 62: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Dress/Formal Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-165 1
 
      Table 63: World Long-term Projections for Dress/Formal Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-166 1
 
      Table 64: World Historic Review for Dress/Formal Footwear by Geographic Region -US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-167 1
 
      Table 65: World 15-Year Perspective for Dress/Formal Footwear by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-168 1
 
      Table 66: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear Accessories by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-169 1
 
      Table 67: World Long-term Projections for Footwear Accessories by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-170 1
 
      Table 68: World Historic Review for Footwear Accessories by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-171 1
 
      Table 69: World 15-Year Perspective for Footwear Accessories by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-172 1
 
 III. MARKET 277
 
    1. The United States.....III-1 88   
 
      A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Market Overview.....III-1
2006: A Year of Good Cheer!.....III-1 1 
 
      Prices Revive as Consumers Get Passionate of Performance.....III-2
Current and Future Analysis.....III-2
Competitive Analysis.....III-2
Leading Footwear Firms.....III-2  1 
 
      Table 70: Footwear Market in the US (2005 & 2006): Leading Companies?Sales in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3
Reebok adidas Combine to Fight Nike.....III-3 1
 
      Athletic Footwear.....III-4
Table 71: Leading Brands in the US Athletic Footwear Market (2006): Value Sales for Nike, New Balance, Skechers, adidas, Reebok, Puma, Converse and Vans (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4

Table 72: Leading Brands in the US Athletic Footwear Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Nike, Reebok, New Balance, adidas, K-Swiss, Converse, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4 1
 
      The Indomitable Market Share War .....III-5
Basketball.....III-5
Table 73: Big 3 in the US Athletic Footwear Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Basketball Category by Value Sales for Nike, Reebok, and adidas (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5
Running.....III-5
Table 74: US Market for Women's Running Shoes (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Leading Players ?Nike, Asics, New Balance, adidas, Saucony and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5 1
 
      Table 75: US Market for Men's Running Shoes (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Leading Players ?Nike, New Balance, adidas, Asics, Brooks and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6

Table 76: Top 3 in the US Athletic Footwear Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Running Category by Value Sales for Nike, New Balance and Asics (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6 1
 
      Cross-Training.....III-7
Table 77: Leading Players in the US Athletic Footwear Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Cross-Training Category by Value Sales for Nike, New Balance and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7
Soccer.....III-7
Table 78: Leading Players in the US Athletic Footwear Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Soccer Category by Value Sales for Nike, adidas and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7 1
 
      Tennis.....III-8
Table 79: Leading Players in the US Athletic Footwear Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Tennis Category by Value Sales for Nike, adidas, New Balance and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8
Cleated Footwear.....III-8
Table 80: Leading Players in the US Athletic Footwear Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Cleated Footwear by Value Sales for Nike, adidas and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8 1
 
      Others.....III-9
Table 81: US Market for Women's Walking Shoes (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Leading Players - New Balance, Nike, Reebok, American Sporting Goods and Others.....III-9

Table 82: Big 3 in the US Athletic Footwear Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Others Category by Value Sales for Nike, Reebok, and adidas (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9
Casual.....III-9  1
 
      Table 83: Leading Players in the US Athletic Footwear Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Casual Category by Value Sales for Nike, Reebok, K-Swiss, Skechers, adidas and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
Outdoor Footwear.....III-10
Table 84: Leading Players in the US Outdoor Footwear Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Timberland, Nike and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10 1
 
      Table 85: Leading Brands in the US Rugged Outdoor Footwear Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Timberland, Merrell, Wolverine, Columbia, Hi-Tec Sports, Teva, Genfoot/Kamik, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11
Popular Brands.....III-11
Table 86: US Wholesale Market for Ladies Fashion Footwear (2005): Departmental Stores Value Sales (in US$ Million) by Leading Manufacturers - Nine West Group, Brown Shoe, Clarks Companies, Steve Madden, VCS Group, Nike, Kenneth Cole Productions, Liz Claiborne, and H H Brown (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11 1
 
      Table 87: Leading Brands in the US Women抯 Footwear (2003-2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Steve Madden, Nike, adidas, Bakers, Nordstrom, Nine West, Diesel, Puma, Aldo, Journeys and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12 1
 
      Table 88: Leading Brands in the US Men抯 Footwear (2003-2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Nike, adidas, New Balance, Foot Locker, DC Shoes, Reebok, Finish Line, Vans, K-Swiss and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13

Table 89: US Leading Footwear Brands (2005): Select Brands Ranked by Awareness Level for Nike, Reebok, adidas, Converse, New Balance, and Puma (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13 1
 
      Retailing Snippets.....III-14
An Overview.....III-14
Table 90: US Market for Footwear (2005): Percentage Share of Leading Retailers by Value Sales for Wal-Mart, Payless, Federated, Foot Locker, Famous Footwear, Nordstrom, Kohl's, Finnish Line, JC Penney, Target, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
Finish Line Breathes New Air.....III-14
Athletic Specialty Footwear Stores Command Premium Pricing.....III-14  1
 
      Table 91: Leading Distribution Channels in US Athletic Footwear Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Price Range for Sporting Goods Stores, Athletic Specialty Footwear Stores, Discount Stores, Department Stores and Family Footwear Stores (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15
Offering Discounts- The New Marketing Mantra.....III-15
Factors Fueling Retail Sales........III-15 1
 
      Discounters - In Competition with Retailers.....III-16 1 
 
      Casualness- Impact on Retailing Strategies........III-17
Footwear Distribution Channels.....III-17 1 
 
      Specialty Stores Lead.....III-18
Table 92: US Footwear Sales by Distribution Channel (2001-2005): Percentage Breakdown by Sales Revenues for Specialty Stores, Direct Mail, Clothing Stores, Department stores and National Chains, Discount Stores, Independent Stores, Off-price merchants, Company & Factory Outlets, Internet, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18 1
 
      Table 93: US Men抯 Athletic Footwear Sales by Distribution Channel (2001-2005): Percentage Breakdown by Sales Revenues for Athletic Footwear Specialty, Sporting Goods, Department Stores and National Chains, Company & Factory Outlets, Discount Stores, Direct Mail, Off-price Merchants, Clothing Stores, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19 1
 
      Table 94: US Women抯 Athletic Footwear Sales by Distribution Channel (2001-2005): Percentage Breakdown by Sales Revenues Athletic Footwear Specialty, Sporting Goods, Department Stores and National Chains, Company & Factory Outlets, Discount Stores, Direct Mail, Off-price Merchants, Clothing Stores, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20 1
 
      Trade Statistics.....III-21
Chinese Penetration Soars Higher & Higher .....III-21
Table 95: US Footwear Market (2004 & 2005) - Production of Non-Rubber Footwear (by Product Class) and Rubber Footwear (by Category) in Thousand Pairs.....III-21 1
 
      Table 96: US Footwear Market (2004-2006): Footwear Import by Leading Countries (In Million Pairs).....III-22

Table 97: US Footwear Market (2004-2006): Footwear Import by Leading Countries (In US$ Million).....III-22 1
 
      Table 98: US Footwear Market (2004-2006): Non-rubber Footwear Import by Leading Countries (In Million Pairs).....III-23

Table 99: US Footwear Market (2004-2006): Non-rubber Footwear Import by Leading Countries (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23 1
 
      Table 100: US Footwear Market (2004-2006): Rubber Footwear Import by Leading Countries (In Million Pairs) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24

Table 101: US Footwear Market (2004-2006): Rubber Footwear Import by Leading Countries (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24 1
 
      Market Trends.....III-25
The Highway Showdown Catching Up .....III-25
Discount Retail ?Brightening Up?.....III-25
Marine Footwear: Cracking out of the 慞erformance-only?Shell.....III-25
A 慍asual?Barge into Dress Footwear Market.....III-25 1 
 
      Casual Footwear Chants the 慒ashion Mantra?....III-26
Men Have Deeper Pockets for Footwear than Women.....III-26
Market Dynamics.....III-26
Overview.....III-26
Americans become Smart Consumers........III-26 1 
 
      Urban Consumers- The Driving Force.....III-27
Bargain Hunters- Hailed by Retailers........III-27
Value Shopper - Redefining the American Retail Scene........III-27
The Value Shopper Strategies........III-27 1 
 
      Trends in the Value Migration Cycle........III-28
Consumer Price Index.....III-28
Table 102: Consumer Price Index in the US Footwear Market (2001-2005) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28 1
 
      Changing Social Standards .....III-29
The Real Identity of the American Consumer.....III-29
Achievement and Success.....III-29
Activity.....III-29
Efficiency and Practicality.....III-29
Progress.....III-29
Material Comfort.....III-29
Individualism.....III-29
Freedom.....III-29 1 
 
      External Conformity.....III-30
Youthfulness.....III-30
Fitness and Health.....III-30
The Fitness Attraction........III-30
Table 103: Demographics in the US: Percentage Breakdown of Population by Age Group - 2005 & 2025 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30 1
 
      Baby Boomers.....III-31
Comfort and Image- Priorities of Baby Boomers?.....III-31
In a Rebellious Mood........III-31
Ushering in a Retail Boom .....III-31
Teenagers-The Retailers?Favorite........III-31 1 
 
      Kids become Decision-makers .....III-32
Fitness- Driving Women to Buy .....III-32 1 
 
      Title IX - The Revolution Begins........III-33
Pre-teens - Growing at a Fast Rate........III-33
Tumbling Barriers........III-33
Older Women ?Remaining Fit........III-33
The Changing Tide........III-33 1 
 
      Ethnic & Minorities ?the Target Market........III-34
Hispanics- A Large Minority Section.....III-34
Service and Ambience ?The Prime Shopping Factors.....III-34
Minority Marketing- The New Game of Footwear Manufacturers........III-34  1 
 
      Table 104: Population Breakdown in the US by Ethnic Origin/Race (in Million) - 2000 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35

Table 105: Projected Percentage Share of Population in the US by Ethnic Origin/Race - 2030 & 2050 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35 1
 
      The Advent of the Hip-Hop Culture........III-36
Gateway to Large Consumer Base........III-36
A Recent Past Perspective.....III-36
Trends.....III-36
Lifestyle Center- The New Look for Retailers.....III-36 1 
 
      Distribution Network- Reinventing Constantly.....III-37
Competitive Strategies of Footwear Manufacturers.....III-37
Footwear Firms Shift Base.....III-37
Basketball- Soaring High .....III-37 1 
 
      Casual Footwear- The Largest Category in the US Footwear Market........III-38
The Hot Fashion Trends........III-38
Soft Feminine Designs ?True Reflections of Women........III-38
Brown Shoes - In Vogue.....III-38
Reflexology - To Promote Footwear Stores.....III-38 1 
 
      Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-39 19
 
      Product Introductions/Innovations.....III-58 13
 
      Select Players.....III-71 6
 
      Select Footwear Retailers........III-77 4 $300
 
      B. Market Analytics.....III-81
Table 106: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual and Dress/Formal Footwear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-81 1
 
      Table 107: US Long-term Projections for Footwear by Product Segment - Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/ Rugged, Casual and Dress/Formal Footwear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-82 1
 
      Table 108: US Historic Review for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual and Dress/Formal Footwear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-83 1
 
      Table 109: US 15-Year Perspective for Footwear by Product Segment ?Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual and Dress/Formal Footwear Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-84 1
 
      Table 110: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-85 1
 
      Table 111: US Long-term Projections for Footwear by Product Segment - Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-86 1
 
      Table 112: US Historic Review for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-87 1
 
      Table 113: US 15-Year Perspective for Footwear by Product Segment ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/ Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-88 1
 
    2. Canada.....III-89 14  $1575  
 
      A. Market Analysis.....III-89
Current and Future Analysis.....III-89
Athletic Footwear Distribution Channels.....III-89  1 
 
      Table 114: Leading Distribution Channels in Canadian Athletic Footwear Market (2001-2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Department Stores, Discount Stores, Sporting Good Stores, Athletic Specialty Stores, Clothing Specialty Stores, Footwear Specialty Stores, Canadian Tire, and Other Outlets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-90
Trade Scenario.....III-90
Table 115: Canadian Footwear Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of 慔S 6405 - Footwear?Imports by Leading Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-90 1
 
      Table 116: Canadian Footwear Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of 慔S 6405 - Footwear?Export by Leading Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-91

Table 117: Canadian Footwear Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of 慔S 6402 - Footwear, Outer Soles & Uppers of Rubber or Plastic?Import by Leading Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-91 1
 
      Table 118: Canadian Footwear Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of 慔S 6402 - Footwear, Outer Soles & Uppers of Rubber or Plastic?Export by Leading Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-92

Table 119: Canadian Footwear Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of 慔S 6401 - Waterproof Footwear, Rubber or Plastics, Bonded Sole?Import by Leading Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-92 1
 
      Table 120: Canadian Footwear Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of 慔S 6401 - Waterproof Footwear, Rubber or Plastics, Bonded Sole?Export by Leading Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-93
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-93 1
 
      Bata Shoe Organization ?A Major Player.....III-94 1 
 
      B. Market Analytics.....III-95
Table 121: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual and Dress/ Formal Footwear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-95 1
 
      Table 122: Canadian Long-term Projections for Footwear by Product Segment - Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/ Rugged, Casual and Dress/Formal Footwear Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-96 1
 
      Table 123: Canadian Historic Review for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/ Rugged, Casual and Dress/Formal Footwear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-97 1
 
      Table 124: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Footwear by Product Segment ?Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual and Dress/Formal Footwear Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-98 1
 
      Table 125: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/ Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-99 1
 
      Table 126: Canadian Long-term Projections for Footwear by Product Segment - Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/ Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-100 1
 
      Table 127: Canadian Historic Review for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/ Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-101 1
 
      Table 128: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Footwear by Product Segment ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-102 1
 
    3. Japan.....III-103 10  $1375  
 
      A. Market Analysis.....III-103
Current and Future Analysis.....III-103
Luxury Footwear Players.....III-103
Table 129: Leading Players in the Japanese Luxury Footwear Market (2003-2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Ferragamo, Bally, Prada, Gucci, Louis, Vuitton, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-103 1
 
      Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-104
Product Introductions/Innovations.....III-104 1 
 
      B. Market Analytics.....III-105
Table 130: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual and Dress/Formal Footwear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-105 1
 
      Table 131: Japanese Long-term Projections for Footwear by Product Segment - Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/ Rugged, Casual and Dress/Formal Footwear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-106 1
 
      Table 132: Japanese Historic Review for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/ Rugged, Casual and Dress/Formal Footwear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-107 1
 
      Table 133: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Footwear by Product Segment ?Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual and Dress/Formal Footwear Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-108 1
 
      Table 134: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-109 1
 
      Table 135: Japanese Long-term Projections for Footwear by Product Segment - Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-110 1
 
      Table 136: Japanese Historic Review for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual, Dress/ Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-111 1
 
      Table 137: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Footwear by Product Segment ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-112 1
 
    4. Europe.....III-113 23  $1625  
 
      A. Market Analysis.....III-113
Current and Future Analysis.....III-113
Value Analysis.....III-113
Volume Analysis.....III-113
Nike and adidas Poised for Battle Royale in Europe.....III-113  1 
 
      Table 138: Leading Brands in the European Athletic Footwear Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Nike, adidas, Reebok, Puma, New Balance, Fila, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-114
Europe ?A Powerhouse........III-114
Seasonality Thrives Footwear Sales.....III-114 1
 
      Production Drops Across EU-25.....III-115
Table 139: Footwear Production in Europe (EU-25): Production Volumes for Years 2003, 2004, & 2005 in Million Pairs (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-115
Export-Import Scenario.....III-115  1
 
      Table 140: Leading Exporters of Footwear into Europe (EU-25) (2005): Volume Imports by Country of Origin - China, Vietnam, Romania, India, Indonesia, Brazil, Thailand, Turkey, Hong Kong, Tunisia and Others (Million Pairs) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-116

Table 141: Leading Exporters of Footwear into Europe (EU-25) (2005): Value Imports by Country of Origin - China, Vietnam, Romania, India, Indonesia, Brazil, Tunisia, Thailand, Bulgaria, Morocco, and Others (€ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-116 1
 
      Table 142: Leading Destinations for Footwear Exports from Europe (EU-25) (2005): Volume Imports by Country ?Switzerland, USA, Russia, Norway, Japan, Canada, Turkey, Ukraine, Croatia, UAE and Others (Million Pairs) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-117

Table 143: Leading Destinations for Footwear Exports from Europe (EU-25) (2005): Value Imports by Country ?USA, Switzerland, Romania, Russia, Japan, Norway, Canada, Hong-Kong, Ukraine, Croatia, and Others (€ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-117 1
 
      US Retailers ?Lose out to Europeans......III-118
Ageing Europe......III-118
Consolidation ?An Inevitable Trend......III-118
Eastern Europe ?Growing beyond Expectation......III-118 1 
 
      Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-119 1 
 
      B. Market Analytics.....III-120
Table 144: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-120 1
 
      Table 145: European Long-term Projections for Footwear by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-121 1
 
      Table 146: European Historic Review for Footwear by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-122 1
 
      Table 147: European 15-Year Perspective for Footwear by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-123 1
 
      Table 148: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-124 1
 
      Table 149: European Long-term Projections for Footwear by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-125 1
 
      Table 150: European Historic Review for Footwear by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-126 1
 
      Table 151: European 15-Year Perspective for Footwear by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-127 1
 
      Table 152: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear by Product Segment - Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual and Dress/Formal Footwear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-128 1
 
      Table 153: European Long-term Projections for Footwear by Product Segment - Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual and Dress/Formal Footwear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-129 1
 
      Table 154: European Historic Review for Footwear by Product Segment - Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual and Dress/Formal Footwear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-130 1
 
      Table 155: European 15-Year Perspective for Footwear by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual, and Dress/Formal Footwear Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-131 1
 
      Table 156: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear by Product Segment - Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-132 1
 
      Table 157: European Long-term Projections for Footwear by Product Segment - Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-133 1
 
      Table 158: European Historic Review for Footwear by Product Segment - Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-134 1
 
      Table 159: European 15-Year Perspective for Footwear by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/ Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-135 1
 
    4a. France.....III-136 10
 
      A. Market Analysis.....III-136
Current and Future Analysis.....III-136
Market Primer.....III-136
Athletic Footwear Retailers.....III-136  1 
 
      Table 160: Leading Retailers in the French Athletic Footwear Market (2003-2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Decathlon, Intersport, Go Sport, Sport 2000, Courir, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-137
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-137 1
 
      B. Market Analytics.....III-138
Table 161: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/ Rugged, Casual and Dress/ Formal Footwear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-138 1
 
      Table 162: French Long-term Projections for Footwear by Product Segment - Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual and Dress/Formal Footwear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-139 1
 
      Table 163: French Historic Review for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual and Dress/ Formal Footwear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-140 1
 
      Table 164: French 15-Year Perspective for Footwear by Product Segment ?Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual and Dress/Formal Footwear Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-141 1
 
      Table 165: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-142 1
 
      Table 166: French Long-term Projections for Footwear by Product Segment - Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-143 1
 
      Table 167: French Historic Review for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/ Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-144 1
 
      Table 168: French 15-Year Perspective for Footwear by Product Segment ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/ Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-145 1
 
    4b. Germany.....III-146 13  $1475  
 
      A. Market Analysis.....III-146
Market Primer.....III-146
German Footwear Industry Cracked Open to Asian Competition.....III-146
Footwear Prices Journey Southward.....III-146
Low Spending Ails Sales.....III-146
Up-Market Styles Witness Stable Growth.....III-146 1 
 
      adidas?Reebok Acquisition Sizzles the Market.....III-147
Current and Future Analysis.....III-147 1 
 
      Athletic Footwear Retailers.....III-148
Table 169: Leading Retailers in the German Athletic Footwear Market (2003-2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Intersport, Kadstadt, Deichemann, Sport 2000, Runners Point, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-148
Trade Statistics.....III-148
Germany ?A Key Re-Exporter.....III-148
Imports Set a New Record.....III-148  1
 
      Table 170: Leading Footwear Exporters to Germany (2003 & 2004): Imports Ranked by Volume in Million Pairs from China, Vietnam, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-149
Exports Up by 20%.....III-149
Table 171: Leading Footwear Export Destinations (2003 & 2004): Exports Ranked by Volume in Million Pairs for Austria, The Netherlands, France, Japan and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-149
Select Players.....III-149 1
 
      Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-150 1 
 
      B. Market Analytics.....III-151
Table 172: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual and Dress/ Formal Footwear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-151 1
 
      Table 173: German Long-term Projections for Footwear by Product Segment - Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual and Dress/ Formal Footwear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-152 1
 
      Table 174: German Historic Review for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual and Dress/ Formal Footwear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-153 1
 
      Table 175: German 15-Year Perspective for Footwear by Product Segment ?Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual and Dress/Formal Footwear Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-154 1
 
      Table 176: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/ Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-155 1
 
      Table 177: German Long-term Projections for Footwear by Product Segment - Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-156 1
 
      Table 178: German Historic Review for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/ Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-157 1
 
      Table 179: German 15-Year Perspective for Footwear by Product Segment ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/ Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-158 1
 
    4c. Italy.....III-159 13 
 
      A. Market Analysis.....III-159
Italian Footwear Yielding to Low Price Competition from Asia.....III-159
Current and Future Analysis.....III-159
Italian Athletic Footwear Retailers.....III-159  1 
 
      Table 180: Leading Retailers in the Italian Athletic Footwear Market (2003-2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Foot Locker, Giacomelli, Cisalfa, Pittarella, Giglio, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-160
Production Overview.....III-160
Footwear Producing Regions in Italy.....III-160 1
 
      Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-161 1 
 
      Product Development.....III-162
Gucci Group ?A Major Player.....III-162 2 
 
      B. Market Analytics.....III-164
Table 181: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/ Rugged, Casual and Dress/Formal Footwear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-164 1
 
      Table 182: Italian Long-term Projections for Footwear by Product Segment - Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual and Dress/Formal Footwear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-165 1
 
      Table 183: Italian Historic Review for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual and Dress/Formal Footwear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-166 1
 
      Table 184: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Footwear by Product Segment ?Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual and Dress/ Formal Footwear Markets for 1998,2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-167 1
 
      Table 185: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-168 1
 
      Table 186: Italian Long-term Projections for Footwear by Product Segment - Athletic (Aerobic, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Athleisure and Others), Outdoor/Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal Footwear and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-169 1
 
      Table 187: Italian Historic Review for Footwear by Product Segment ?Athletic (Aerobic, Cross- Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis