China was the world’s leading consumer of footwear, with around billion pairs of shoes bought in 2024. The leading countries in terms of footwear consumption mirrored the most populous countries worldwide.
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Most people have a collection of footwear to meet various criteria and needs. As well as everyday casual wear, many consumers have footwear for playing sports, formal shoes, or shoes for dressing up for social events. Footwear products are commonly made of leather, textiles, and a range of synthetic materials.Â
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