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Shoes have been worn to protect our feet for centuries, dating back to 7000-8000 BC. These days, they\u2019re fashionable as well as functional (and in some cases, not very functional at all). If you\u2019re interested in investing in footwear brands, a lot of them are listed on stock exchanges in the UK and worldwide, here\u2019s how.<\/p>

What are footwear stocks?<\/h3>

Footwear stocks are shares of companies that manufacture and sell footwear. In some cases, such as with Crocs, shoes are its only venture, but some companies might manufacture and sell shoes as well as other products, such as with sportswear brands Nike and Adidas. <\/p>

UK footwear stocks<\/h3>

Some UK footwear stocks include:<\/p>

\"Shoe<\/div>

Shoe Zone<\/h4>

Shoe Zone has over 300 stores on high streets across the UK. Its annual turnover is \u00a3241 million and it sells approximately 14 million pairs of shoes each year. Shoe Zone has acquired many different shoe brands over the years, including Tylers, The Oliver Group plc and Shoefayre.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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\"Dr.<\/div>

Dr. Martens<\/h4>

Dr. Martens<\/a> is relatively new to the London Stock Exchange<\/a>, having IPOd<\/a> in January 2021. This British footwear brand makes instantly recognisable boots with distinctive yellow stitching. The shoes were originally popular with housewives due to their comfortable soles. At its IPO in 2021, the company was valued at \u00a33.7 billion. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Buy Dr Martens shares<\/a><\/p>

Investing in global footwear stocks from the UK<\/h3>

Shoes are produced all over the world, so you\u2019re not limited to UK companies to invest in. Here are some global stocks that you can invest in. <\/p>

\"Nike<\/div>

Nike<\/h4>

Nike<\/a> is an American company that designs, develops, manufactures and sells footwear, clothing, equipment and accessories with the Nike branding. In 2024, Nike had a revenue of $51.36 billion (around \u00a340.22 billion). It is one of the most valuable sports businesses in the world. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Buy Nike shares<\/a><\/p>

\"Crocs<\/div>

Crocs<\/h4>

Crocs is an American company that\u2019s behind the colourful rubber clogs famously worn by Nicki Minaj and Justin Bieber. It also sells sandals, flip flops, slides and shoes. During the coronavirus pandemic, Crocs offered healthcare workers a free pair of its shoes in its \u201cA Free Pair for Healthcare\u201d campaign. Crocs is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Buy Crocs shares<\/a><\/p>

\"Skechers<\/div>

Skechers<\/h4>

Skechers is an American footwear company. It\u2019s the third largest athletic footwear brand in the US. Skechers is known for having comfortable memory foam trainers. Skechers has used celebrities in its promotions, including Demi Lovato, Camilla Cabello and Ringo Starr. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Buy Skechers shares<\/a><\/p>

Why invest in footwear stocks?<\/h3>

Shoes are worn to protect our feet from the harsh surfaces \u2014 unless the world suddenly smooths over, we\u2019re unlikely to ever stop needing<\/i> to wear shoes. That\u2019s also assuming that our floorboards won\u2019t remain so cold that we no longer need slippers either. <\/p>

The fashion element of shoes doesn\u2019t look like it\u2019s dying out. According to Simply Be, the average woman owns around 24 pairs of shoes, with at least a couple that they haven\u2019t worn for a year or more, and at least one pair that they\u2019ve never worn. Most of these shoes will have been chosen for their style \u2014 with bright colours, intricate designs and high heels. <\/p>

How to invest in footwear stocks<\/h3>
  1. Choose stocks to invest in.<\/strong> You can check out some footwear stocks above<\/a> and find out more about them.<\/li>
  2. Choose an investment platform.<\/strong> You\u2019ll need one that lets you invest in the stock exchange that your chosen stocks are listed on.<\/li>
  3. Sign up and fund your account.<\/strong> You might need to wait for your account to be verified and for your funds to hit the account before you can begin.<\/li>
  4. Find your chosen stock.<\/strong> You can search its name or ticker.<\/li>
  5. Review and buy.<\/strong> It\u2019s as easy as that!<\/li><\/ol>

    Compare platforms to buy footwear stocks<\/h3>
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