9 shoe stocks to watch

Considering investing in shoe stocks? While the best shoe stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some shoe stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the footwear sector. Keep reading to learn more about shoe stocks and how to start investing.

9 popular shoe stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the footwear industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

Best stock	1-year return	Market cap	Exchange	Volume	Buy now on CIBC Investor's Edge
Foot Locker (FL.US)	(data unavailable)	$2.3 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Nike (NKE.US)	-16.56% Nike's 1-year return based on the closing price as of December 4, 2024.	$96.7 billion (USD)	NYSE	12,040,500	Buy now
Crocs (CROX.US)	(data unavailable)	$4.6 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
PUMA (PUMSY.US)	(data unavailable)	$3.4 billion (USD)	PINK	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Lululemon Athletica (LULU.US)	(data unavailable)	$22.1 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Capri (CPRI.US)	(data unavailable)	$3 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK.US)	(data unavailable)	$13.1 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
adidas (ADS.XETRA)	(data unavailable)	€28.6 billion (EUR)	XETRA Exchange	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Nordstrom (JWN.US)	(data unavailable)	$4.1 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025, or the most recent data available. Volume refers to the number of shares traded during the day.

What to look for when investing in shoe stock

The footwear industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering shoe stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.

How to invest in shoe stock

1. Research the footwear industry. Before investing, learn about the shoe stock sector, its trends and the companies within it. Look at each company's financial health, potential for growth and past performance to identify stocks that fit your investment goals.
2. Choose a stock trading platform. Compare trading fees, access to trading tools and user interface options. We've identified reliable trading platforms to help narrow down your options below or check out the best stock trading apps in Canada to find one that suits your needs.
3. Open and fund your account. Sign up with your personal details and link a bank account or funding method to deposit money before you start trading.
4. Select the shoe stock(s) to buy. Search by company name or ticker symbol, like FL or NKE. Compare key metrics such as market cap, price history and earnings per share to pick the best stock for your strategy.
5. Buy the stock and monitor performance. Place your order to buy the stock and track its performance over time. Consider setting alerts, signing up for industry newsletters or using platform research tools to stay up to date on market changes.

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Are shoe stocks a good investment?

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in shoe stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—shoe stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the footwear industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest.

What are the best shoe stocks?

A lot of factors go into picking the best shoe stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong shoe stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.

That said, we rounded up this list of popular shoe stocks in or related to the footwear industry to help narrow down your options:

• Foot Locker (FL)
• Nike (NKE)
• Crocs (CROX)
• PUMA (PUMSY)
• Lululemon Athletica (LULU)
• Capri (CPRI)
• Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK)
• adidas (ADS)
• Nordstrom (JWN)

Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some shoe stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.

We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each shoe stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.

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Foot Locker (FL)

Foot Locker, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, operates as a footwear and apparel retailer in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company's brand portfolio includes Foot Locker, a brand comprising footwear and apparel; Kids Foot Locker, which offers athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories for children; and Champs Sports that operates as a mall-based specialty athletic footwear and apparel retailer.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Foot Locker's outstanding shares	$2.3 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$2.3 billion
Profit margin	-4.90%
Revenue (TTM)	$7.9 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	-$3.97
52-week stock price range	$11.00 – $26.99

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Nike (NKE)

NIKE, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, markets, and sells athletic and casual footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services for men, women, and kids in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Greater China, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company offers its products under the NIKE, Jordan, Jumpman, Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron, and Jack Purcell trademarks.

Closing stock price	$65.39
Market Capitalization The total market value of Nike's outstanding shares	$96.7 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$19.5 billion
Profit margin	6.23%
Revenue (TTM)	$46.4 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$1.95
52-week stock price range	$51.33 – $80.53

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 30, 2025.

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Crocs (CROX)

Crocs, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells casual lifestyle footwear and accessories for men, women, and children under the Crocs and HEYDUDE Brands in the United States and internationally. The company offers various footwear products, including clogs, sandals, platforms, wedges, boots, slides, flip flops, flips, sneakers, and slippers, as well as lace and beads, straps, strap covers, bags, socks, and charms.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Crocs's outstanding shares	$4.6 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$2.4 billion
Profit margin	4.48%
Revenue (TTM)	$4.1 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$2.88
52-week stock price range	$73.21 – $122.84

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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PUMA (PUMSY)

PUMA SE, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development and sale of sports and sports lifestyle products in Germany, rest of Europe, the United States, North America, and internationally. The company offers sports lifestyle products for football, handball, rugby, cricket, volleyball, track and field, motorsports, golf, and basketball. It also issues licenses to independent partners to design, develop, manufacture, and sell glasses, safety shoes, workwear, and gaming accessories.

Market Capitalization The total market value of PUMA's outstanding shares	$3.4 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$3.8 billion
Profit margin	-3.44%
Revenue (TTM)	$8.3 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	-$0.22
52-week stock price range	$1.71 – $4.79

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Lululemon Athletica (LULU)

lululemon athletica inc. , together with its subsidiaries, designs, distributes, and retails technical athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for women and men under the lululemon brand in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and internationally. The company offers pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for athletic activities, such as yoga, running, training, and other activities.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Lululemon Athletica's outstanding shares	$22.1 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$6.4 billion
Profit margin	16.38%
Revenue (TTM)	$10.9 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$14.64
52-week stock price range	$159.25 – $423.32

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Capri (CPRI)

Capri Holdings Limited engages in the design, marketing, distribution, and retail of branded women's and men's apparel, footwear, and accessories in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Oceania. It operates through three segments: Versace, Jimmy Choo, and Michael Kors. The company offers ready-to-wear, eyewear, watches, jewelry, fragrances, home furnishings, handbags, small leather goods, scarves and belts, and shoes and related accessories through a distribution network, including boutiques, and department and specialty stores, as well as through e-commerce sites.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Capri's outstanding shares	$3 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$2.8 billion
Profit margin	-26.71%
Revenue (TTM)	$4.4 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	-$10.21
52-week stock price range	$11.86 – $26.23

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK)

Deckers Outdoor Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, markets, and distributes footwear, apparel, and accessories for casual lifestyle use and high-performance activities in the United States and internationally. The company offers premium footwear, apparel, and accessories under the UGG brand name; footwear, such as running, trail, hiking, fitness, and lifestyle shoes, as well as apparel and accessories under the HOKA brand name; and sandals, shoes, and boots under the Teva brand name. It also provides a casual footwear fashion line under the Koolaburra brand name; and footwear products under the AHNU brand name.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Deckers Outdoor Corporation's outstanding shares	$13.1 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$3 billion
Profit margin	19.36%
Revenue (TTM)	$5.2 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$6.73
52-week stock price range	$78.91 – $223.98

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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adidas (ADS)

adidas AG, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, produces, and markets a range of athletic and sports lifestyle products in Europe, Greater China, Japan, South Korea, Latin America, North America, and internationally. The company offers footwear and apparel, as well as accessories and gear, including bags, balls, sunglasses, and fitness equipment under the adidas brand; golf footwear and apparel under the adidas Golf brand; and outdoor footwear under the Five Ten brand. It sells its products through its own retail stores, mono-branded franchise stores, shop-in-shops, joint ventures with retail partners, and co-branded stores, as well as through its wholesale and e-commerce channels.

Market Capitalization The total market value of adidas's outstanding shares	€28.6 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	€12.7 billion
Profit margin	4.94%
Revenue (TTM)	€24.7 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	€6.78
52-week stock price range	€150.40 – €261.39

All dollar amounts in this table are in EUR. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Nordstrom (JWN)

Nordstrom, Inc. operates as a fashion retailer in the United States. The company provides apparel, shoes, beauty, accessories, and home goods for women, men, young adults, and children.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Nordstrom's outstanding shares	$4.1 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$5.6 billion
Profit margin	1.96%
Revenue (TTM)	$15 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$1.74
52-week stock price range	$22.21 – $26.34

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Bottom line

If you're considering adding shoe stocks to your portfolio, make sure you thoroughly look into any companies before investing to help mitigate risk. We've compiled a list of shoe stocks to help narrow down your options. Then choose a legitimate stock trading platform to start investing. After that it comes down to monitoring the footwear industry to know when to buy, sell or hold.

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Frequently asked questions about shoe stocks

• What are shoe stocks?

  Shoe stocks are shares of companies that either directly work in the shoe sector or operate within related industries. Investors interested in buying shoe stocks may be looking to take advantage of market trends or lock in investments for the long haul.

• What is the top shoe stock to buy in 2025?

  Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to choose a single "top" shoe stock to invest in due to factors like market fluctuations, company management and shifting economic trends. These can all change—sometimes overnight—how a stock performs. It's best to do your own research to decide which companies fit within your risk tolerance. Reviewing a company's financial reports and past stock performance can help you decide if it's worth investing in.

• Where can I find information and regular updates about the footwear industry?

  You can keep track of the latest footwear news and updates by signing up for financial newsletters, visiting financial news sites, reading company investor relations pages and using market research platforms. Many online brokerages also offer sector reports, stock screeners and alerts to help you track movements in your stock performance or updates in or related to the footwear industry.

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