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Rockville, Md. The global football shoes market is set to reach around US$ 19 Bn by 2022 on sluggish growth, according to Fact.MR. Shoes are made from leather or synthetic materials, and players weigh their trade-offs: leather conforms to the foot but absorbs water and adds weight, while synthetics resist water but can turn slick and need longer break-in times.

Synthetic and synthetic leather materials lead the mix, firm ground shoes are preferred, and third-party online is the dominant channel. Europe is the most attractive region.

Materials, Shoe Types and Channels

Synthetic and synthetic leather together hold more than half of revenue through the period. By shoe type, firm ground shoes are preferred at more than 33% of revenue by 2022, while hard ground shoes grow fastest. On distribution, third-party online leads and grows quickest, passing US$ 4 Bn by 2022, and individual buyers account for over two-thirds of revenue.

Europe is the most attractive region, with revenue exceeding US$ 8 Bn by 2022, followed by Asia Pacific excluding Japan.

Materials and Retail Shape Demand

The market runs on material choice and channel shifts. As makers balance the strengths of leather and synthetics, and as online retail takes a larger role, the category keeps evolving, though counterfeit shoes from local manufacturers and new entrants challenging incumbents such as Nike and Adidas weigh on growth.

Suppliers and Their Playbook

The field brings together global and specialist football footwear brands.

• PUMA SE, Adidas AG, Pantofola d'Oro SpA, ASICS Corporation, Diadora Sports S.r.l, Select Sport A/S, Mizuno Corporation, Joma Sport SA, NIKE, Inc., and Under Armour, Inc. are among the key players in the report.

Reading the Market for Decisions

For makers, growth favours synthetic materials, firm ground designs and a strong online presence. Investors get a large market with steady, sport-led demand. Procurement and retail teams can plan around third-party online leading distribution, individual buyers carrying volume, and Europe offering the largest opportunity through 2022.

About the Report

Fact.MR's study covers the global football shoes market for the 2017 to 2022 forecast period, with segmentation by material type, shoe type, buyer type, sales channel and region. It sizes each segment, maps the competitive field, and weighs the demand forces shaping the market. Further detail is available in the football shoes market report.

About Fact.MR

Fact.MR is a market research and consulting agency with deep expertise in emerging market intelligence. The firm is known for its syndicated research, custom research and consulting solutions, helping clients make decisions on demand, competition, investment, procurement and future growth.