52% of Americans will buy new shoes, with casual shoes being the most popular

Recently, according to SGB Media Online , a survey commissioned by FDRA (Footwear Distributors and Retailers in the United States) showed that casual shoes /sports shoes are the most popular shoe choice this spring, with 53% of people being potential buyers .

Running or athletic shoes were the second most popular choice at 32 %, followed by work or other footwear at 9% and fashion shoes at 5%.

Among 18- to 29-year-olds, running or athletic shoes are the most popular choice ( 49% ) , while for 30- to 39-year-olds, running or athletic shoes ( 43% ) and casual shoes /athletic shoes ( 47% ) are the most popular choices. In other age groups, most people plan to buy casual shoes or athletic shoes.

The survey also found that the majority ( 52%) of respondents are likely to buy new shoes this spring . 26% of respondents said they are somewhat likely to buy shoes this spring, while 22% said they are unlikely to do so.

Younger respondents are more likely to buy shoes, as 68% of those in the 18-29 age group say they are likely to buy shoes, while 61% of those in the 30-39 age group say they are very likely to buy them, while 50% of those in the 40-49 age group are likely to buy them, 48% of those in the 50-59 age group, and 42% of those in the 60-69 age group are likely to buy them.

As for where they'll buy shoes this spring, respondents were split, with 45% planning to buy in-store, 44% planning to have them delivered to their door, and 11% planning to buy online and pick them up in-store or curbside.

Of those who plan to shop online, 31% plan to use Amazon, while 28% say they will shop on the brand’s website. 19% will shop through footwear sites like Zappos or Shoes.com, and 14% plan to shop through retailers like Nordstrom or Footlocker.

24% said that 60% of their shopping will be done online and 40% will be done in-store, and 23% said that almost all of their future shoe purchases (100%) will be made online .

In summary, for shoe retailers, casual shoes/sports shoes may become the most popular footwear this spring , and online shopping will become the choice of most people. Therefore, sellers can select products according to consumers' preferences and better increase product sales.

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