• Footwear Sourcing and Compliance Center

    The Footwear Sourcing and Compliance Center is a learning and resource hub created by FDRA and ELEVATE to improve social and environmental compliance in footwear supply chains, as well as providing in-depth data, insights, and analysis on global footwear production and material costs. You will also find various sourcing and compliance-related resources and event information.

  • Panel on Sourcing and Factory Compliance

    Discussion on How to Stay Ahead of 2023 Disruptions

  • Resources

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    US Footwear Imports

    A real-time report tracking global footwear imports by quantity, value, duties paid, and average unit price. FDRA collects and analyzes footwear imports (including fashion, kids, boots, and athletic shoes) into the U.S. for its members. Members can contact us to view the latest data.

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    Footwear Material Costs 

    A snapshot on footwear related inputs and components including: cotton, leather, textiles, syntheics, rubber, and oil. FDRA analyzes global exchanges in order to help companies to better understand and forecast supply chain costs. Members can contact us to view the latest report.

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    Footwear Production Code of Conduct

    FDRA's code of conduct helps drive uniformity within the footwear industry and uphold values and ideals commonly held by our members. Created with help and input from the Factory Enhancement and Sourcing Committee and the industry as a whole. Download in English, Chinese, Vietnamese and Spanish. Who has adopted the Code? Sign Up Your Company

  • Events

    Networking, Learning and Growing Together

    FDRA Sourcing and Supply Chain Digital Events

    • Shoe Sourcing Summit
    • Shoe Trade & Logistics Strategy Summit
    • Special Sourcing & Logistics Webinar
  • Keep the conversation going...

    Footwear executives and professionals sharing insights and talking about business trends impacting footwear brands and retailers. Don't miss new episodes each Monday on this free podcast!

  • Stats & Figures

    2.147 billion

    Pairs imported into the U.S. in 2024

    6.3

    Average pairs per American imported in 2024

    ~25 million

    Pairs Produced in the U.S. in 2024

    $3.339 Billion

    Duties paid on U.S. footwear imports in 2024

    $113.7 billion

    Total U.S. consumer spending on shoes in 2024

    ~237,000

    Footwear jobs in America